Court of Appeals of Georgia March 21, 2014, A13A2252 (Fouch v. Bicknell Supply Co.)

Miller, Judge.

Enrico Fouch was diagnosed with silicosis and ultimately received a double-lung transplant due to his overexposure to silica sand while he worked for approximately 11 years as a sandblaster. Fouch subsequently filed suit against Mine Safety Appliances Company, Bicknell Supply Company, and Miles Supply of Elberton, Inc.