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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently issued a warning regarding the mineral erionite.

The NIOSH warning says that erionite, which occurs in many parts of the Western United States, can produce airborne fibers similar to the asbestos fibers that can trigger mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer. Erionite is found in gravel pits and in the gravel that is used to surface roads.  It can become airborne once it is disturbed.

A 2011 study was conducted on individuals who may have had high erionite exposures in North Dakota. Two road maintenance workers who were part of the study were found to have experienced adverse health affects from exposure to the mineral.

“Erionite-related disease has most often been reported in road construction and maintenance workers with potential occupational exposures to erionite-containing gravel used in road surfacing,” according to the NIOSH report. NIOSH is a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Currently there are no preventative measures or occupational exposure limits for erionite in the U.S., although the mineral is being evaluated for exposure risks.

If you were exposed to erionite or to asbestos and fall ill due to your exposure, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Sokolove Law today for a free legal consultation.

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