occupational disease

A disease that is contracted as a result of exposure to debilitating conditions or substances in the course of employment.

• Employees who suffer from occupational diseases are eligible for workers’ compensation. Courts have construed the term to include a variety of ailments, including lung conditions (such as asbestosis or black lung), hearing loss, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

— Also termed industrial disease. [Cases: Workers’ Compensation 547–551. C.J.S. Workmen’s Compensation §§ 315–324.]

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