"By the end of your shift, you can barely breathe through your nose, your nose is clogged up, you are constantly coughing," said Fernando Tapia, an employee at Georgia-Pacific's Antioch plant. The workers described experiencing severe respiratory issues due to the hazardous conditions at the facility, including inhaling fiberglass dust and formaldehyde.
"The fan that we have, they barely fixed it like a couple of weeks ago. But realistically, it's not circulating any fresh air inside," said Tapia, illuminating the inadequate ventilation issues plaguing the workplace. This lack of proper airflow contributes significantly to the workers' breathing difficulties as toxic dust and fumes accumulate.
"The company provides surgical masks that don't filter tiny particles or N95 masks that quickly clog up," said a worker, expressing the frustration over the ineffectiveness of the PPE provided. This highlights a significant gap in safeguards for employee health and safety in the hazardous work environment under the Koch Industries-owned Georgia-Pacific.
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