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john_dou
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What is the name of your state? California
I’ve been employed by a major aerospace manufacturer for the past 19 years. I was subjected to loud noises on a regular basis during the course of my workday within the first few years of my employment. Because of this my employer tested my hearing annually. They also had hearing protection available, but never instructed us on how or when to wear it. About five years into my employment, I was informed that I had suffered a “significant hearing loss” in my right ear. I was told, at the time, that the hearing loss was not work related because it was limited to one ear and not both. About six years into my employment I was given training on hearing protection, I was issued personal hearing protection and instructed on how and when to use it.
That was about 13 years ago. My hearing has gotten only mildly worse and it is still limited to just the right ear. For the past 7 years I’ve been working in an office environment and I am no longer subjected to loud noises, on a regular basis. I have recently had my hearing checked by my Heath-care provider and they confirm that I have lost about 80% of my high frequency and about 20% of the lower frequency hearing in my right ear.
I do not have hobbies or activities that I engage in that subject me to loud noises. Nor have I had any trauma to my right ear. It’s obvious to me that the first few years I spent with this employer and the loud noises I was subjected to caused my hearing loss. It’s also obvious that this is long term and is not recoverable. Is there anything that can be done this late in the game? Or, do I even have a claim against my employer?
Thanks;
john
I’ve been employed by a major aerospace manufacturer for the past 19 years. I was subjected to loud noises on a regular basis during the course of my workday within the first few years of my employment. Because of this my employer tested my hearing annually. They also had hearing protection available, but never instructed us on how or when to wear it. About five years into my employment, I was informed that I had suffered a “significant hearing loss” in my right ear. I was told, at the time, that the hearing loss was not work related because it was limited to one ear and not both. About six years into my employment I was given training on hearing protection, I was issued personal hearing protection and instructed on how and when to use it.
That was about 13 years ago. My hearing has gotten only mildly worse and it is still limited to just the right ear. For the past 7 years I’ve been working in an office environment and I am no longer subjected to loud noises, on a regular basis. I have recently had my hearing checked by my Heath-care provider and they confirm that I have lost about 80% of my high frequency and about 20% of the lower frequency hearing in my right ear.
I do not have hobbies or activities that I engage in that subject me to loud noises. Nor have I had any trauma to my right ear. It’s obvious to me that the first few years I spent with this employer and the loud noises I was subjected to caused my hearing loss. It’s also obvious that this is long term and is not recoverable. Is there anything that can be done this late in the game? Or, do I even have a claim against my employer?
Thanks;
john
