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Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that exists in a vast number of buildings, products, and communities all across the United States. It became increasingly popular among builders and manufacturers in the late 19th century due to its desirable industrial qualities including resistance to heat, electricity and chemical damage, tensile strength and sound absorption.
Historically, asbestos has been associated with specific parts of the United States that possess a high concentration manufacturing plants, shipyards, and industrial facilities. Asbestos-exposure is also attributed to the intentional mining of asbestos, which was practiced throughout the country until 2002.
Please select a state from the list below for specific information regarding sites of potential asbestos-exposure by geographical region.
State Index
- Mesothelioma Risk After Toronto Explosion
2008-08-19 15:29:02
Residents of a neighborhood in Toronto, Canada are in shock after an explosion occurred at the Sunrise Propane facility. And though the immediate dangers of the explosion have passed, there are still ...Read More
- With Mesothelioma on the Rise, Advocates are Urging Congress to Continue Funding Medical Care for 9/11 Responders
2008-08-15 16:24:23
Advocates continue urging Congress to provide more funding for the medical and psychological treatment of those who responded to help calls after 9/11 attacks. However, even with the constant push, th ...Read More - Virginia Family Files Asbestos-Related Lawsuit
2008-08-15 11:34:31
The family of a man who passed away from mesothelioma has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court in ...Read More
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