There are many agricultural chemicals in use today that can cause lasting health effects with long-term exposure. However, there are four that stand out as the most dangerous agricultural chemicals in use today. We will explore these below.
In the meantime, if you have suffered injury or illness as a result of repeated exposure to agricultural chemicals while on the job, you are entitled to compensation through worker’s comp or mass tort. Contact The King firm today for more information.
Paraquat is one of the most commonly used pesticides, even though it is only approved for commercial use. When it enters the body, it causes chemical reactions to occur, typically in the lungs, liver, and kidneys.
Repeated exposure of paraquat can lead to:
The CDC warns that if paraquat is accidentally ingested, it can cause the lungs to fill with fluid and cause respiratory distress that can lead to death. Even if one survives ingestion, long-term health effects will persist.
Atrazine is used on crops such as sugarcane, corn, pineapple, macadamia nuts, and pine farms. It may be spread in powder, granule, or liquid form. Granules are the least likely to be accidentally ingested or inhaled.
According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, this herbicide has been linked to reproductive problems, as well as preterm labor. It may also be linked to some cancers, although this link has not been well established.
Methomyl is used to control foliage and soil-borne insect pests on field and orchard crops. The EPA has restricted the use of methomyl because of its toxicity and the health effects of exposure.
Repeated exposure of methomyl overstimulates the nervous system, resulting in nausea, dizziness, and confusion. In high exposures it can cause respiratory paralysis and death. It can also cause long-term respiratory effects.
Glyphosate is most commonly known as RoundUp, the brand name pesticide. While RoundUp is still allowed in the United States, it has been banned by other countries due to its negative health effects.
If it is ingested, glyphosate can cause respiratory effects. These are more common in workers using the product for long periods of time. The respiratory effects can last for years or a lifetime, even if repeated exposure is stopped.
These are not all of the dangerous chemicals that farm workers are exposed to, but these are deemed the most dangerous and are the most common. If you have been injured due to exposure to these or other agricultural chemicals, you could be entitled to compensation.
The King Firm has years of experience representing clients in difficult workers’ compensation cases such as these. It takes an experienced attorney to gather and evaluate all of the evidence to ensure that you are compensated fairly. Contact us today at (877) 909-5464 for a free consultation.
There are many agricultural chemicals in use today that can cause lasting health effects with long-term exposure. However, there are four that stand out as the most dangerous agricultural chemicals in use today. We will explore these below.
In the meantime, if you have suffered injury or illness as a result of repeated exposure to agricultural chemicals while on the job, you are entitled to compensation through worker’s comp or mass tort. Contact The King firm today for more information.
Paraquat is one of the most commonly used pesticides, even though it is only approved for commercial use. When it enters the body, it causes chemical reactions to occur, typically in the lungs, liver, and kidneys.
Repeated exposure of paraquat can lead to:
The CDC warns that if paraquat is accidentally ingested, it can cause the lungs to fill with fluid and cause respiratory distress that can lead to death. Even if one survives ingestion, long-term health effects will persist.
Atrazine is used on crops such as sugarcane, corn, pineapple, macadamia nuts, and pine farms. It may be spread in powder, granule, or liquid form. Granules are the least likely to be accidentally ingested or inhaled.
According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, this herbicide has been linked to reproductive problems, as well as preterm labor. It may also be linked to some cancers, although this link has not been well established.
Methomyl is used to control foliage and soil-borne insect pests on field and orchard crops. The EPA has restricted the use of methomyl because of its toxicity and the health effects of exposure.
Repeated exposure of methomyl overstimulates the nervous system, resulting in nausea, dizziness, and confusion. In high exposures it can cause respiratory paralysis and death. It can also cause long-term respiratory effects.
Glyphosate is most commonly known as RoundUp, the brand name pesticide. While RoundUp is still allowed in the United States, it has been banned by other countries due to its negative health effects.
If it is ingested, glyphosate can cause respiratory effects. These are more common in workers using the product for long periods of time. The respiratory effects can last for years or a lifetime, even if repeated exposure is stopped.
These are not all of the dangerous chemicals that farm workers are exposed to, but these are deemed the most dangerous and are the most common. If you have been injured due to exposure to these or other agricultural chemicals, you could be entitled to compensation.
The King Firm has years of experience representing clients in difficult workers’ compensation cases such as these. It takes an experienced attorney to gather and evaluate all of the evidence to ensure that you are compensated fairly. Contact us today at (877) 909-5464 for a free consultation.
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