The Dangers of Welding Fumes
What are the dangers of welding fumes?
Welding rods, even in normal industrial use, can give off fumes that contain the metal manganese. These welding fumes can be very dangerous. How? Your nervous system can be damaged when these fumes are taken in through breathing. Welders suffer from a higher than average rate of Parkinson’s disease, a motor disorder that affects walking and other movements. Parkinson’s disease is a very serious illness that generally is “progressive” in nature (gets worse over time). While fumes from welding may not cause Parkinson’s disease, welders often develop the condition at an earlier age than do other Parkinson’s disease victims.
Welding fumes, however, are believed to cause another deadly illness similar to Parkinson’s disease. Many welders suffer from a movement disorder labeled “manganism” or manganese poisoning. The symptoms of manganism are similar to Parkinson’s disease. Because of the similarity between the two conditions, some researchers call manganism a form of “Parkinsonism” or “Parkinsonian Syndrome.”More on the sometimes deadly consequences of exposure to welding fumes in our next blog.
Mr. Garrow,
My name is Ronald Ray Brixey age 55. Former welder of Monel. I have read on the internet about the large number of firms and clients releasing the defense from filed cases. My case is has been filed in the Multi District Litigation docket in Federal Court in the Northern District of Ohio before United States District Judge Kathleen O`Malley. I have Parkinson`s Disease which has been caused by welding and grinding of Monel There was no MSDS sheets contained in/on the box of welding material. No MSDS sheets were received from manufacturer for weeks.I will discuss with you in more detail by phone my numbers are 870-425-0125 or cell 870-736-2356. I look forward to talking to you.
Sincerely,
Ronald Ray Brixey
Mr. Brixey:
Thanks for your email. The problem you are facing is that the welding fumes litigation has posed special unanticipated issues for plaintiffs like yourself. Because the number victories have not been as significant as once hoped, these cases now are difficult to bring. They are costly and the chance of winning is more speculative. Note the many changes and issues that have arisen since my Injury Law Report blog note over 2.5 years ago. Because of the uncertainty, we are not taking any more of these cases at this time. That may change with the success of cases now pending for trial. My advice would be to stay on top of the trend to determine your next move. Thanks. George