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Practice Areas: Industrial Incidents including Exposure to Welding Rod Fumes (manganese poisoning)


Toxic Chemical Exposure from Welding Rod Fumes (Manganese)

When welding rods are heated they release fumes that can contain high levels of manganese. Manganese is an elemental mineral used in the formation of structurally important metal compounds or alloys. The compounds are created for their specific characteristics, including strength and corrosion resistance. When two metals are forged in welding, the fumes of the welding rods (or electrodes) containing manganese create a health related crisis. Breathing the fumes of manganese from welding rods can cause neurological impairments as well as breathing difficulties.

The effects of manganese toxicity are called "manganism." Manganism's symptoms are a lot like the symptoms related to Parkinson's disease.  Manganism can causes tremors, difficulty with coordination and balance, and rigidity in your arms, legs, and torso. The condition is chronic and currently irreversible.

If you have a family member or you yourself are experiencing neurological symptoms like the ones mentioned above, and you have a history of being in contact with welding rods, or other sources of manganese, such as manganese containing pesticides (Maneb) or gasoline additives containing manganese (MMT) contact the Law Office of Patrick H. Yancey in Houma, LA.

Because manganese poisoning is often overlooked when individuals are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, you should not only explore, with a physician, the possibility of experiencing the effects of manganism, but you should also talk with our legal team. Our lawyers are exceptional at fully representing serious personal injuries. Call us to assist if you have had contact with manganese from welding rod fumes; pesticides containing manganese, such as Maneb; or gasoline additives containing manganese such as MMT.