Shipyards, oil refineries, steel mills, military bases, and factories where workers were exposed to asbestos — and developed mesothelioma.
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One of the largest naval shipyards on the West Coast. Thousands of workers were exposed to asbestos insulation on pipes, boilers, and engine rooms during WWII construction and Cold War maintenance.
Find California AttorneysA major Pacific Fleet repair and construction facility. Shipbuilders, welders, and pipefitters encountered asbestos-containing insulation throughout hulls and machinery spaces.
Find California AttorneysOne of the largest oil refineries on the West Coast. Refinery workers, pipe insulators, and maintenance crews faced chronic asbestos exposure from pipe lagging, boiler insulation, and valve packing.
Find California AttorneysThe oldest naval shipyard on the Pacific Coast. Submarine and ship construction exposed generations of workers and Navy personnel to asbestos in engine rooms, bulkheads, and insulation throughout the facility.
Find California AttorneysHome to legendary aircraft production including the SR-71 and U-2. Aerospace workers used asbestos-containing gaskets, insulation blankets, and fireproofing materials throughout aircraft manufacturing.
Find California AttorneysThe Houston Ship Channel hosted dozens of oil refineries and chemical plants. Maintenance workers, insulators, and pipefitters were exposed to asbestos products throughout the sprawling industrial corridor.
Find Texas AttorneysA major WWII-era shipbuilding facility on the Neches River. Workers constructing tankers and cargo vessels were heavily exposed to asbestos insulation materials throughout the shipyard.
Find Texas AttorneysPort Arthur was once called the "refinery capital of the world." Gulf Oil, Texaco, and Sun Oil operated massive facilities where workers were routinely exposed to asbestos-insulated pipes and equipment.
Find Texas AttorneysOne of the largest chemical manufacturing facilities in Southeast Texas. Chemical plant workers and contract insulators encountered asbestos in pipe coverings, boiler insulation, and equipment packing.
Find Texas AttorneysAn active Air Force training and operations base for decades. Military personnel and civilian contractors encountered asbestos in barracks, maintenance hangars, and aircraft insulation materials.
Find Texas AttorneysOne of the busiest naval air stations in the Southeast. Aircraft maintenance personnel and Navy veterans were exposed to asbestos in aircraft insulation, barracks construction, and hangar fireproofing.
Find Florida AttorneysThe "Cradle of Naval Aviation." Generations of Navy pilots and maintenance workers were trained here, where asbestos was prevalent in hangars, aircraft, and base facilities built through the 1970s.
Find Florida AttorneysA significant WWII-era shipbuilder in Tampa Bay. Workers fabricating Liberty ships and military vessels were exposed to large quantities of asbestos insulation throughout the facility.
Find Florida AttorneysFPL operated numerous coal and oil-fired generating stations throughout Florida. Power plant workers and maintenance contractors were repeatedly exposed to asbestos in boilers, turbines, and electrical equipment.
Find Florida AttorneysHome to the Atlantic Fleet's destroyer and submarine force. Navy personnel stationed here and civilian workers performing ship repairs were exposed to asbestos insulation throughout vessel engine rooms.
Find Florida AttorneysOne of the most important shipyards in American history. At its WWII peak, over 70,000 workers built battleships and aircraft carriers here. Asbestos was used extensively in insulation, engine rooms, and hull construction.
Find New York AttorneysOnce one of the largest steel mills in the world, employing 20,000+ workers at its peak. Steelworkers were exposed to asbestos in furnace linings, pipe insulation, and protective equipment throughout the facility.
Find New York AttorneysCon Edison operated multiple generating stations throughout NYC including the iconic Hell Gate plant. Utility workers and maintenance crews encountered asbestos in boilers, turbines, and underground steam lines citywide.
Find New York AttorneysManufacturer of the F-14 Tomcat, Lunar Module, and E-2 Hawkeye. Aerospace engineers and production workers were exposed to asbestos in aircraft insulation, heat shields, and gasket materials.
Find New York AttorneysA large steam generating plant supplying power to upstate New York. Maintenance workers, pipefitters, and boilermakers were exposed to asbestos insulation in boilers, turbines, and heat exchangers.
Find New York AttorneysOne of the oldest and largest naval shipyards in the United States. Thousands of shipbuilders and Navy personnel were exposed to asbestos insulation in vessels built and repaired here over 150 years of operation.
Find Pennsylvania AttorneysThe flagship plant of Bethlehem Steel, a company that built the Golden Gate Bridge and Empire State Building. Tens of thousands of steelworkers were exposed to asbestos in furnace insulation, pipe coverings, and protective gear.
Find Pennsylvania AttorneysSite of the famous 1892 Homestead Strike and a cornerstone of American steel production for a century. Workers in the blast furnaces, rolling mills, and machine shops were exposed to asbestos throughout the plant.
Find Pennsylvania AttorneysWestinghouse's flagship manufacturing complex produced turbines, generators, and electrical equipment. Workers assembling power generation equipment were exposed to asbestos in turbine insulation, switchgear, and wiring materials.
Find Pennsylvania AttorneysPECO operated multiple generating stations throughout the Philadelphia region. Power plant operators and maintenance workers routinely worked with asbestos-insulated boilers, pipes, and electrical equipment.
Find Pennsylvania AttorneysOne of the largest steel producers in the Great Lakes region. Cleveland steelworkers in blast furnaces, coke ovens, and rolling mills were exposed to asbestos in furnace linings, pipe insulation, and protective clothing.
Find Ohio AttorneysA major steel and tube manufacturer on Lake Erie. Workers producing steel pipe and structural steel were exposed to asbestos insulation in furnaces, steam systems, and maintenance operations throughout the plant.
Find Ohio AttorneysStandard Oil's original refinery complex, later operated as Sohio. Refinery workers, process operators, and maintenance crews were exposed to asbestos in pipe insulation, boiler coverings, and heat exchangers.
Find Ohio AttorneysOne of the largest Air Force bases in the United States. Military personnel and civilian contractors working in aircraft maintenance facilities, warehouses, and administrative buildings were exposed to asbestos.
Find Ohio AttorneysA large Ford automotive stamping facility in northeast Ohio. Assembly line workers and maintenance staff were exposed to asbestos in brake linings, gaskets, clutch components, and equipment insulation.
Find Ohio AttorneysOne of Chicago's largest steel mills, once employing 20,000 workers on the South Side lakefront. Steelworkers in every department encountered asbestos in furnace insulation, pipe coverings, and refractory materials.
Find Illinois AttorneysA major integrated steel mill in the Metro East area near St. Louis. Workers in the blast furnaces, hot strip mills, and maintenance departments faced asbestos exposure in insulation and refractory materials through the 1980s.
Find Illinois AttorneysOne of the largest inland oil refineries in the Midwest, located just outside Chicago. Workers and contract insulators were exposed to asbestos in pipe insulation, heat exchangers, and distillation unit fireproofing.
Find Illinois AttorneysCaterpillar's flagship heavy equipment manufacturing complex. Factory workers and maintenance staff were exposed to asbestos in engine gaskets, heat shields, brake components, and facility insulation.
Find Illinois AttorneysThe Waukegan harbor district hosted numerous industrial facilities including the Johns-Manville distribution center. Workers throughout the harbor area were exposed to asbestos in insulation products, roofing materials, and manufacturing waste.
Find Illinois AttorneysFord's iconic vertically integrated manufacturing complex, once the largest industrial facility in the world. Generations of auto workers were exposed to asbestos in brake linings, gaskets, and building insulation throughout the sprawling campus.
Find Michigan AttorneysBirthplace of the UAW and one of GM's largest production facilities. Assembly workers and maintenance employees were exposed to asbestos in vehicle components, pipe insulation, and building fireproofing.
Find Michigan AttorneysOne of the largest steel producers on the Great Lakes. Steelworkers in blast furnaces, coke plants, and rolling mills were continuously exposed to asbestos insulation in high-temperature operations.
Find Michigan AttorneysDow Chemical's world headquarters and main production facility. Chemical plant workers and maintenance contractors encountered asbestos in pipe insulation, valve packing, and high-temperature equipment throughout the complex.
Find Michigan AttorneysOne of Chrysler's longest-operating assembly plants in Detroit. Auto workers were exposed to asbestos in vehicle clutch facings, brake linings, body insulation, and building construction materials throughout the plant.
Find Michigan AttorneysThe Navy's largest repair facility on the West Coast. Generations of shipyard workers and Navy sailors performing overhaul and repair work were exposed to massive quantities of asbestos insulation in ships' engine rooms and machinery spaces.
Find Washington AttorneysA major commercial and military shipbuilding facility on Elliott Bay. Workers constructing and repairing vessels used asbestos insulation extensively in engine rooms, boiler areas, and pipe systems throughout the shipyard.
Find Washington AttorneysHome of the 747, 767, 777, and 787 — the largest building by volume in the world. Boeing production workers and mechanics were exposed to asbestos in aircraft insulation blankets, gaskets, and fireproofing materials through the late 1970s.
Find Washington AttorneysAmerica's most contaminated nuclear site, originally built for the Manhattan Project. Construction workers and later cleanup contractors were exposed to asbestos insulation in reactors, processing facilities, and support buildings throughout the site.
Find Washington AttorneysOne of the largest copper smelters in the world. Workers in the smelting, refining, and maintenance departments were exposed to asbestos in high-temperature furnace insulation, pipe lagging, and protective equipment throughout the facility.
Find Washington AttorneysGround zero for the American asbestos industry. The Johns-Manville plant in Manville manufactured asbestos insulation, roofing, and flooring products. Workers and the surrounding community were exposed to asbestos fibers for over 70 years.
Find New Jersey AttorneysOne of the largest oil refineries on the East Coast. Refinery workers, contract insulators, and maintenance employees were exposed to asbestos in pipe lagging, boiler insulation, and heat exchanger coverings throughout the sprawling facility.
Find New Jersey AttorneysBayonne was once home to more than a dozen oil refineries and chemical plants along the Kill Van Kull waterway. Workers throughout the complex were exposed to asbestos in pipe insulation, boiler coverings, and chemical processing equipment.
Find New Jersey AttorneysFederal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company operated one of the most productive WWII shipyards in the nation. Thousands of workers building destroyers and cargo ships were exposed to asbestos in insulation, pipe coverings, and fireproofing throughout the hulls.
Find New Jersey AttorneysThe Army's primary communications and electronics research center. Military personnel and civilian workers in research labs, barracks, and support buildings constructed before the 1980s were exposed to asbestos in building materials and electrical insulation.
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