Q: What type of attorney handles chemical inhalation exposure from work?
My boss when against company policy and made me other employees use metal files, and other tools not suitable for the job.
My job makes large electrical resin boxes that go in the ground, and it contains unsaturated, poly resin, silica, and fiberglass. The person who normally grinds the boxes and has the proper PPE did not show up, so my supervisor made us do it by hand without the proper PPE.
I was 3 to 4 inches away from a 120° to 160° resin box that was emitting chemical fumes because I had to use tools and do a job that I was not trained or qualified for, and because I was only wearing an N 95 mask, I was breathing in toxic chemicals, and I was not allowed to use a respirator, because we have to go to a class for that and you have to be fitted. I also had fiberglass cuts on my arms, and I believe on my chest and stomach as well because I didn’t have the proper PPE.
A: You can start by reporting your experience to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). If you'd like to further consult with an attorney regarding this matter, an Oklahoma employment or personal injury attorney would likely be the best fit for your situation.
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