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Asbestos exposure in USA shipyards - Lurking danger, long term effects
2009-11-14 21:31:48 (GMT) (Caymanmama.com - Mesothelioma News News)
Dallas, Texas (CaymanMama.com) — Some of the most noble workers in America were also some of the most unlucky as their occupation was not only the backbone of the U.S. Naval forces, it was also the riskiest.
American shipyard workers who served the country between World War II and the Korean war had an increased–almost inevitable–risk of asbestos exposure. Reason being, shipyard workers all over the country came in contact with asbestos on a daily basis, a material that was frequently used for shipbuilding due to its resistance to oxidization and blistering heat.
At one time, asbestos was the go-to material for insulation in boilers, incinerators, hot water pipes and steam pipes. When the asbestos dust accumulated in and around those areas, it consequently ventilated into other parts of the ship, exposing everyone in and around the vessel.
The shipyard workers, crew and longshoreman (workers who load the ships) were subjected to heavy contact with asbestos fibers and dust as well. Moreover, prior to the 1980s, some workers even loaded bundles of asbestos onto the vessels.
Unfortunately, this was during a time when there was very little knowledge of the health risks of asbestos exposure, and because of that, there were no safety measures or special training to protect the workers.
Shipyard workers who were exposed to asbestos between World War II and the Korean war run an extremely high risk of developing mesothelioma or any other type of asbestos-related illnesses.
If you or someone you love has ever worked in a shipyard or on an old ship, there may have been harmful asbestos exposure, and it is imperative that you see a physician. Then, call an experienced mesothelioma attorney as soon as possible for legal and medical compensation.
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