Beryllium

Ber ryllium Signs and Symptoms Weight Loss Cough Difficulty Breathing Fatigue Shortness of Breath Chest Pain 00 Workplace Exposure Workers in the following industries may be more likely to be exposed to beryllium. Aerospace (Jet, Satellite, and Space Shuttle Components) Manufacturing Defense and Military Equipment Manufacturing (Automobile, Computer, Electronic, Phone, and X-Ray) Metal Processing (Alloys and Die Casting) Mining and Refining (Ore Extraction) Beryllium is metal that is combine aluminum, copper, and iron in order to increase their hardness and resistance to with Nuclear Energy corrosion. Its small fibers can be breathed in and cause beryllium disease (berylliosis). This condition cannot be fully treated and it causes swelling in the lungs and it also increases the risk of developing lung cancer. Compensation You May Be Entitled Workers' Compensation Medical Bills Social Security Disability Benefits Lost Income Loss of Consortium (If Married or Have Children) Pain and Suffering Wrongful Death (If Applicable) Call d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 eee Reee