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River Cleanup Employee Blames Cancer on the Work
Newser • • health
Key Points:
- Scot Meisenheimer, who worked on the largest PCB cleanup project in Wisconsin's Fox River in 2013, is now battling multiple cancers he and experts believe are linked to his toxic exposure during the job.
- Meisenheimer was exposed to thick PCB-contaminated dust with minimal protective gear and no respirator, often eating in the same contaminated environment.
- Despite strong medical and expert suspicions connecting his cancers to PCB exposure, the company responsible, Tetra Tech, denies liability, complicating his legal and compensation efforts.
- Meisenheimer faces a limited workers' compensation settlement, insurance disputes, and regulatory agency finger-pointing over workplace safety enforcement as he continues his fight for justice.
- The case highlights the long-term health risks from decades of chemical pollution in the Fox River and the challenges workers face in holding firms accountable.
