Welders need to protect them-selves from dangerous fumes.
Welding is an important yet dangerous job in itself - the heat, the intense light, the poisonous gases and fumes.
But it becomes even more dangerous if welders have to work on containers with hazardous materials - especially if they don't know about it.
This is allegedly what happened to a welder, who has filed a claim against a chemical company. The worker claims he was not warned by the company that the tank he was cutting contained chemicals.
Samuel P. Chaisson filed suit against Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc. n/k/a Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. and Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. on April 21 in federal court in New Orleans.
The alleged incident occurred on April 22, 2010.
According to the complaint, the tank contained chemicals which spilled out of the tank and knocked Chaisson off his feet. Chaisson states he sustained severe and disabling injuries when he was knocked down and covered with the chemical.
The defendants are accused of negligence, malice and a conscious indifference to the rights and safety of Chaisson.
The plaintiff is seeking damages for physical pain and mental anguish, lost earnings, loss of earning capacity, disfigurement, physical impairment, medical expenses, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of household services, interest, court costs and punitive damages.
For more information about the case, read the article in the Louisiana Record.
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