The Risk of Cryogenics

Cryogenics is the study of elements under extreme temperatures. Manipulating elements under extraordinarily cold temperatures (below ?150 °C, ?238 °F), became more common during WWII when scientists discovered that metals exposed to below freezing temperatures were more resistant to wear. After 1966, cryogenic processing became increasingly popular for manufacturing metal goods.

As with occupations involving extreme heat, cryogenic occupations involve considerable risk. Exposure to such extreme temperatures can cause serious injury if an accident were to occur. If you have sustained injury while working in a cryogenic laboratory, you may be eligible to receive compensation from your employer. Contact the Charleston workers’ compensation lawyers from the Steinberg Law Firm by calling 843-720-2800 today.

Cryogenics and Production

Although the original intent for cryogenics was to produce durable weaponry for warfare, the usefulness of the process quickly spread to the manufacturing of other metal products. Currently, cryogenics is used in the production of:

• Baseball bats
• Golf clubs
• Racing engines
• Amplifier valves
• Knives
• Brake rotors

The cold temperatures necessary for cryogenics are created through the use of liquid nitrogen or liquid helium, which come in pressurized containers. If an accident were to occur, and a cryogenic’s skin were to come into contact with these chemicals, even if only for a brief second, they may suffer extreme injuries, such as frost-bite.

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If you have been injured while working in a cryogenic lab, contact a Charleston workers’ compensation lawyer from the Steinberg Law Firm to determine your legal options. Call 843-720-2800 to schedule your free initial consultation.