Workers were exposed to asbestos while working in building trades, residential homes, and commercial buildings throughout the U. S. with peak exposure years being 1930-1980.
Workers that have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma are entitled to compensation through lawsuits and Asbestos Trust Funds.
125 million Americans have been exposed to asbestos in their workplace.
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Workers were exposed to asbestos-containing products on jobsites that included; gaskets, valves, insulation, drywall, plasters, adhesives, joint compounds, felts, caulking, cements, glues, tiles, pipes, wiring and over 3,000 common products.
Workers worked with and around asbestos containing products on a daily basis making them a high-risk group for developing Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers.
Workers - Job Sites with Asbestos Exposure
Aluminum Plants: Workers in aluminum plants were exposed to asbestos through insulation materials used in smelting and refining processes, posing risks during construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
Auto Plants: Workers in auto plants faced asbestos exposure risks from insulation materials used in vehicle manufacturing processes, including brake pads, gaskets, and insulation.
Brewing Plants: Asbestos exposure occurred in brewing plants through insulation materials used in boilers, pipes, and equipment, posing risks to workers during maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
Chemical Plants: Workers in chemical plants faced asbestos exposure risks from insulation materials used in pipes, tanks, and equipment, particularly during maintenance, repair, and construction work.
Construction Sites: Asbestos exposure risks were present at construction sites due to the use of asbestos-containing materials in insulation, roofing, flooring, and other construction products.
Demolition Sites: Workers at demolition sites faced asbestos exposure risks as old structures containing asbestos were demolished, releasing asbestos fibers into the air during the demolition process.
Factories: Workers in various factories were exposed to asbestos through insulation materials used in machinery, boilers, pipes, and equipment, posing risks during maintenance, repair, and construction tasks.
Hotel Renovation Sites: Asbestos exposure occurred in hotel renovation sites through insulation materials used in building components, including pipes, boilers, and heating systems, posing risks during renovation and construction activities.
Hospital Renovation Sites: Workers in hospital renovation sites faced asbestos exposure risks from insulation materials used in pipes, ducts, and equipment, particularly during renovation and construction work.
Industrial Sites: Asbestos exposure risks were present at industrial sites due to the use of insulation materials in machinery, pipes, and equipment, posing risks during maintenance, repair, and construction tasks.
Machine Shops: Workers in machine shops faced asbestos exposure risks from insulation materials used in machinery, pipes, and equipment, particularly during maintenance, repair, and construction work.
Manufacturing Plants: Asbestos exposure occurred in manufacturing plants through insulation materials used in machinery, pipes, and equipment, posing risks during maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
Military Bases: Workers at military bases faced asbestos exposure risks from insulation materials used in buildings, ships, and other structures, particularly during maintenance, repair, and renovation work.
Mining Sites: Asbestos exposure occurred at mining sites through insulation materials used in machinery, equipment, and mining operations, posing risks to miners during extraction and processing tasks.
Oil Refineries: Workers in oil refineries faced asbestos exposure risks from insulation materials used in pipes, boilers, and equipment, particularly during maintenance, repair, and construction work.
Paper Mills: Asbestos exposure occurred in paper mills through insulation materials used in machinery, pipes, and equipment, posing risks during maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
Insulation: Workers involved in insulation installation and removal faced direct asbestos exposure risks, as many insulation materials contained asbestos fibers.
Railroads: Workers in railroads faced asbestos exposure risks from insulation materials used in steam locomotives, brake systems, and equipment, particularly during maintenance, repair, and construction work.
Shipyards: Asbestos exposure occurred in shipyards through insulation materials used in ship construction and repair, including boiler insulation, pipes, and equipment, posing risks to workers.
Steel Mills: Workers in steel mills faced asbestos exposure risks from insulation materials used in furnaces, pipes, and equipment, particularly during maintenance, repair, and construction work.
Universities & Schools: Asbestos exposure risks were present in universities and schools due to the use of asbestos-containing materials in buildings, including insulation, ceiling tiles, and flooring.
Workers exposed to asbestos are 7 times more likely to die of an asbestos-related disease than the general population.