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welding rods
Welding gases become dangerous when metals are heated and melted together. The materials that are used to join the metal are commonly referred to as welding rods, which contain a high percentage of manganese - a toxic element that passes quickly into the blood stream and tissues of your body. Most often the element enters your body through your lungs. Exposure to welding gases on a frequent basis or over long periods of time can lead to a condition called manganism.
Exposure to welding fumes can cause disorders of the central nervous system and neurological problems. Typical symptoms include tremors or shakiness, decreased movement or rigid muscles, loss of balance, joint and muscle pain, slow movement, sterility in men, short term memory problems, slow or slurred speech, hand stiffness and pain, and other neurological symptoms.
Manganese poisoning is one of the most documented of all complications caused by environmental toxins. Still, manufacturers continue to use manganese in welding rods and other applications, choosing to put profits before safety. Manganism is also known as Parkinson's Syndrome because its symptoms are very similar to Parkinson's Disease, a debilitating and incurable disease affecting the central nervous system and the important production of the neurotransmitter Dopamine.
The symptoms of Parkinson's Syndrome include tremors affecting various parts of the upper body, reduction of facial expression, difficulty in locomotion, difficulty swallowing, and difficulty with speech.
The attorneys of James F. Humphreys & Associates believe these manufacturers should be held accountable for the health complications their negligence has caused you. If you or a family member suffer from the symptoms or similar symptoms outlined above, contact the attorneys of James F. Humphreys & Associates. Fill out your free case evaluator now.