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    Bronx tunnel workers toil underground in often hazardous and unpleasant conditions to keep the city’s transit system running. Poor air quality, dusty conditions, and hard physical labor can take their toll on workers and lead to work-related health conditions and injuries. Moreover, tunnel workers risk suffering life-changing or fatal injuries in avoidable accidents if employers and contractors fail to adhere to crucial safety regulations.

    Injured tunnel workers and their families deserve adequate compensation. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a tunnel accident, Morgan & Morgan’s Bronx tunnel injuries lawyers could be by your side every step of the way. Our lawyers can analyze your accident, discover your options, and move forward with a workers’ compensation claim or lawsuit on your behalf. We are ready to fight hard for what you deserve. Contact us today to find out for free how we could help.  

    The Dangers Facing Bronx Tunnel Workers

    Tunnel workers face the same hazards as other employees, including slips and falls, vehicle accidents, and potential overexertion injuries. However, working underground involves numerous additional challenges and dangers. Tunnel workers engage in potentially dangerous underground work such as drilling, excavating, and blasting. The conditions of working underground can be grueling and include working in confined spaces, lack of fresh air, and lack of adequate lighting. Other hazards affecting tunnel workers include:

    • Electrical power lines near the work site causing electric shock and electrocution 
    • Falls from scaffolds and into shafts
    • Exposure to radioactive radon gas
    • Respiratory distress and chemical burns due to toxic substances in tunnels
    • Injuries due to flooding and leaking pipes
    • Getting struck by falling debris, objects, or equipment 
    • Getting trapped and injured by a tunnel wall or ceiling collapse

    Lack of safety equipment and procedures can also lead to deadly accidents among Bronx tunnel workers. 

    Common Tunnel Worker Injuries 

    When accidents occur, tunnel worker injuries can be catastrophic and may include:

    • Fractures and crush injuries
    • Sprains and strains
    • Herniated discs and other back injuries
    • Burn injuries due to fires, explosions, or chemicals
    • Head and brain injuries such as traumatic brain injury (TBI)
    • Spinal cord damage and paralysis
    • Loss of limb

    Occupational Illnesses and Conditions

    Tunnel workers are not only impacted by accidents but can be at risk of occupation-specific conditions, such as silicosis, decompression sickness, and others.

    Silicosis

    Drilling in tunnels produces fine dust containing silica and other substances. Inhaling silica dust over prolonged periods can cause lung scarring, inflammation, and silicosis. Silicosis is a debilitating and sometimes deadly disease, leading to a decrease in lung capacity and severe scarring of the lungs. 

    Sufferers can develop breathing difficulty and other significant health issues, such as a permanent cough, wheezing, mucus, and increased susceptibility to developing tuberculosis. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), exposure to high levels of silica also increases the risk of developing lung cancer. 

    Decompression Sickness

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tunnel workers involved in underwater construction or working in compressed air could develop decompression sickness (DCS). In the worst cases, DCS can be fatal. Symptoms of the condition may include:

    • A pink marbling of the skin
    • Joint pain
    • Localized bone destruction
    • Brain and spinal cord disorders (stroke, paralysis, bladder dysfunction, and others)
    • Shortness of breath

    Other Potential Tunnel Worker Occupational Diseases 

    Bronx tunnel workers may also develop the following conditions:

    • Neuropathy in hands due to prolonged drilling machinery vibration
    • Respiratory diseases due to a build-up of diesel fumes and other pollutants 
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
    • Repetitive strain injuries
    • Chronic back pain

    If you or a loved one developed an occupational illness or got hurt in a tunnel accident, a Morgan & Morgan Bronx tunnel worker injuries lawyer could help you recover workers’ compensation benefits and additional compensation.  

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