{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "name": "What proof do I need for a silicosis claim from cutting stone at work?", "description": "Doctor diagnosis, work records, exposure evidence, witness statements.", "url": "https://justworkcomplaw.com//faq/general-what-proof-do-i-need-for-a-silicosis-claim-from-cutting-stone-at-work-180", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What proof do I need for a silicosis claim from cutting stone at work?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Doctor diagnosis, work records, exposure evidence, witness statements.", "description": "**Medical diagnosis via spirometry/CT, plus exposure history like job logs or air samples.** Evidence links silica dust to lung scarring when employers skip dust controls[4][5]. Key factors: Coworker affidavits, PPE records, safety violation reports; biopsy for acute cases. In Utah fabrication shops, Cal/OSHA-like enforcement aids. Photograph dusty conditions, request employer monitoring data now. Expert testimony often seals causation." } } ] }