Glass manufacturers

Asbestos exposure occurred to a moderate extent in glass manufacturing workers, as they would often have to assemble metal sheets, insulation and paneling with glass components. They were also exposed to other carcinogenic substances, such as lead, arsenic and antimony oxides in the facilities which manufactured glass traditionally. For this reason, people who worked as glass manufacturers before 1980, when asbestos was properly regulated in occupational settings, are at high risk of developing a disease as a result of exposure. Glass manufacturers were also exposed to asbestos from the machinery and equipment they had to use for the making of the products, which were insulated with asbestos to prevent overheating.

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While glass manufacturers were not heavily exposed to asbestos, exposure occurred to a significant extent in this industry, as workers had to assemble metal sheets, insulation and paneling with glass, which disturbed the asbestos fibers present in these construction products. Furthermore, they were exposed while working with machinery and equipment which were insulated with asbestos to prevent the risk of fire, since asbestos is resistant to fire and thereby a great insulator. Additionally, glass manufacturing workers would have to wear aprons and gloves made with asbestos to prevent employees from burning themselves while handling hot glass products. The ovens which they would use to manufacture glass would also contain asbestos to lower the risk of fire. Sealing products and plastic products which were present in glass manufacturing facilities would also contain asbestos. Lastly, glass manufacturers were also exposed to silica dust, another carcinogen, as they had to use it for the production of glass.

Relevant job titles

  • optical engineer
  • optical technician
  • glass manufacturing worker
  • product development director
  • product manager
  • quality control engineer

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We also represent the close relatives of glass manufacturers that handled asbestos and are now sick or have passed away.

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Asbestos-related cancer eligible for filing a claim

If you developed one of the following cancers as a result of occupational exposure, you are eligible for compensation. If you are too ill, a family member can help you with the legal process. In the unfortunate event that you pass away before recovering compensation, your surviving family members will receive compensation on your behalf.

Lung Cancer Mesothelioma Throat Cancer Esophageal Cancer Bronchial Cancer Gastrointestinal Cancer Colorectal Cancer

If, however, you struggle with non-cancerous pleural diseases such as asbestosis, pulmonary fibrosis, pleural plaques, pleural effusion, diffuse pleural thickening, COPD (emphysema & chronic bronchitis), pleurisy, lung nodules, lung spots, asthma, pneumonitis, tuberculosis, rounded atelectasis or lung scarring, please seek a second or even a third opinion as the rate of misdiagnosis is very high among the victims of asbestos exposure.

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Asbestos Products Glass manufacturers May Have Been Exposed To

There were numerous asbestos products glass manufacturers came in contact with on the job, such as insulation, metal sheets and paneling. By disturbing these products, asbestos fibers would be released in the air and, in the absence of appropriate protective equipment, which was lacking during the last century, they inevitably inhaled and ingested asbestos fibers. Consequently, glass manufacturers who held down a job before 1980 are today at high risk of developing a disease as a result of occupational asbestos exposure. The following are only some of the asbestos products glass manufacturers may have been exposed to while performing their job.

How can we help glass manufacturers who were exposed to asbestos?

If you developed a disease as a result of asbestos exposure in a glass manufacturing facility, you are eligible for compensation. With over 25 years of experience in pursuing compensation for asbestos victims and their family members, our attorneys are here to help you recover the money you deserve for your physical and emotional suffering. You will only have to send your lawyer your employment and medical records, documents which will be used as evidence to support your asbestos claim, which will be filed with one or multiple asbestos trust funds, depending on the number of asbestos companies which exposed you to the toxic mineral. In the event that your former employers do not have asbestos trust funds, our attorneys will file a lawsuit against all the companies responsible for your exposure. This way, you will obtain the maximum compensation you qualify for. However, you need to keep in mind that asbestos exposure cases have a statute of limitations of 3 years from the moment of diagnosis in the majority of states, which should make taking legal action a priority for you, as otherwise you will lose your right to compensation.

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