Boilermakers

Boilermakers, responsible for producing and installing machines and boilers, were exposed to asbestos during the course of their work. Asbestos-containing products in boilers vary based on manufacturers but included insulation, sealants, flanges, jackets, valves, pumps, packing, flutes, and many other boiler parts.

Foundries

Foundries

Asbestos Exposure in Foundries: Legal Rights for Michigan Workers Foundry workers across Michigan face significant health risks from asbestos exposure, a danger that persists decades after initial contact with these deadly fibers. Workers in aluminum smelters and metal works regularly…

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Refineries

Refineries

Asbestos Risks in Refineries: Protecting Oil Workers Oil refinery workers face potential asbestos exposure through various avenues due to the historical use of asbestos in machinery, equipment, building materials, and safety gear. Asbestos was prevalent in the insulation of high-temperature…

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Construction

Construction

Construction Worker Mesothelioma: Understanding Asbestos Exposure Risks When a construction worker is diagnosed with mesothelioma, the devastating news often stems from decades-old asbestos exposure on job sites. Construction workers face one of the highest risks of occupational asbestos exposure due…

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Steel Mills

Steel Mills

Steel Mill Asbestos Exposure: A.K. Steel, A.M. Byers, and Industrial Workers at Risk Steel mill workers across Michigan and nationwide face significant asbestos exposure risks due to the extreme temperatures required in metal production processes. From A.K. Steel facilities to…

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Maritime

Maritime

Asbestos Concerns in Maritime: Safeguarding Workers at Sea Asbestos exposure poses a longstanding concern for maritime industry workers, who often find themselves in potentially contaminated environments. Crew members on various types of vessels, including but not limited to supply boats,…

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Auto

Auto

Asbestos in Automotive: Navigating Risks and Worker Safety Auto mechanics, whether hobbyists or full-time professionals face an increased risk of asbestos exposure due to the nature of their work. Asbestos is found in numerous automobile parts, putting thousands of mechanics…

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Chemical

Chemical

Chemical Plant Asbestos Exposure: Understanding Your Legal Rights Chemical plant workers across Michigan and nationwide face significant health risks from asbestos exposure that occurred decades ago. Chemical manufacturing facilities extensively used asbestos-containing materials to protect equipment from extreme temperatures and…

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Shipyards

Shipyards

Shipyard Asbestos Exposure: Legal Help for Maritime Workers with Lung Disease Shipyard workers face some of the highest risks for developing asbestos-related lung diseases, including mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. For decades, the maritime industry relied heavily on asbestos-containing materials…

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