Historically,  individuals working in the railroad industry have faced substantial risks due to exposure to hazardous substances such as asbestos, solvents, fuels, welding fumes, silica, and creosote. Prolonged exposure to dangerous items like the ones listed above has had severe consequences for the long-term health of many of these workers; often resulting in conditions such as lung cancer and Acute Myeloid Leukemia or AML. 

 

Employers may bear legal responsibility for these injuries, as many railroad companies have neglected to provide a safe working environment and failed to adequately inform or train their employees about the potential hazards of diesel exhaust.

 

It's important to recognize that frequent and consistent exposure to diesel exhaust in the workplace can lead to more than just minor workplace inconveniences. Prolonged exposure to diesel fumes can give rise to many significant medical issues, including lung diseases and cancers and AML caused by toxic industrial exposure.