Since you were injured on the job, you can file a workers' compensation claim. Your employer's HR department should have the applicable forms for filing that claim. You should also speak with a workers' compensation attorney.
You should also file a complaint with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) against your employer for the hazardous working conditions which exposed you to tuberculosis.
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