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Certain types of gas must be transported and used in compressed cylinders, because the pressure makes gases easy to extract in the needed amounts, protects the environment from escaping toxic gas, or helps propel machinery. But compressed gas cylinders, if not handled correctly, expose their users to several very serious dangers:

• The pressure itself in the cylinder is dangerous, because it could propel the cylinder quickly like a rocket, or cause an explosion.
• Some gases, when they escape, pose a risk of death by inhalation because they deprive victims of oxygen. Because many of these gases are also odorless and colorless, they may go undetected until it's too late.
• If the gas inside is flammable, a large-scale escape of that gas could cause a fire or lung injuries from inhaling it. Some gases, like pure oxygen, are not flammable but can cause normally inflammable substances to burn.
• Many other gases in compressed cylinders are toxic or corrosive, and can cause brain injuries, chemical burns, organ failure or reproductive harm.

Because of all of these potential hazards, federal and California law regulate compressed gases strictly. These laws regulate the manufacture of compressed gas cylinders; specify how they may be stored; and require special equipment for their safe handling. Employers must provide basic training in the use of compressed gas cylinders and be warned about the dangers. Workers should be able to trust employers, subcontractors and others in the business to follow these laws, but they don't always -- which puts workers at an unreasonable and unnecessary risk.

If you've been hurt by someone else's unsafe practices around compressed gas cylinders, you should speak with the experts at Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen. After more than 30 years pursuing California construction accident lawsuits, our Northern California compressed gas injury lawyers are committed to protecting the rights of workers injured in compressed gas and other construction accidents. And we work on contingency, which means we don't expect a fee until and unless you win your lawsuit. Call us today at 1-866-218-3776 for a free, confidential case evaluation.