organization of the asbestos products industry is then discussed in Section 4, including a description of U.S. manufacturing plants and the firms that own these plants. Finally, in Section 5, historical statistics on the U.S. production and consumption of asbestos products are presented as well as data on the foreign trade of asbestos products.

In a study of the mortality experience of 6931 employees of two New Orleans asbestos cement products manufacturing plants over 95% were traced, a case-control analysis found a relation between risk of mesothelioma and duration of employment and proportion of time spent in the pipe area, thus adding to the evidence of a greater risk of asbestos cancer …

abstract In a study of the mortality experience of 6931 employees of two New Orleans asbestos cement products manufacturing plants over 95% were traced. Chrysotile was the primary fibre used in both plants. Plant 1 also used small amounts of amosite and, later, crocidolite irregularly whereas plant 2 used crocidolite steadily in pipe production.

 — Asbestos Manufacturing Process. Asbestos plant workers were exposed at every step of the manufacturing process: ... Carded asbestos fibers were sold to many different industries manufacturing asbestos products that ranged from insulation to adhesives to asbestos cement pipes. Different geologic sources of asbestos became …

188 rows —  — Show More Companies. Sokolove Law: Helping Mesothelioma Victims for Over 45 Years. As a national asbestos law firm, Sokolove Law has helped thousands of mesothelioma patients and their …

In a study of the mortality experience of 6931 employees of two New Orleans asbestos cement products manufacturing plants over 95% were traced. Chrysotile was the primary fibre used in both plants. Plant 1 also used small amounts of amosite and, later, crocidolite irregularly whereas plant 2 used cr …

 — The risk for asbestos exposure was not limited to Babcock & Wilcox employees. The company's line of refractory products, boilers, asbestos-lined furnaces and other systems were commonly found in Navy ships, power plants and nuclear facilities, to name a few. This adds dozens of occupations to the list of potentially exposed workers.

 — Hundreds of companies throughout the U.S. made, sold, and distributed a wide range of asbestos-containing products that could be found in job sites, military …

 — Ohio has a long history as a center of American manufacturing. The state has hosted the corporate headquarters of several major players in the asbestos industry. Cincinnati was home to the Philip Carey Manufacturing Corporation. It mined asbestos for use in a variety of insulation products. Cleveland was home to the North American …

Asbestos Products Used in Auto Plants. Asbestos products used in auto plants have a history of asbestos exposure due to the widespread use of asbestos-containing materials in manufacturing processes. These materials, such as insulation, gaskets, and brake linings, were valued for their heat resistance and durability.

List of companies in the United States that manufacture products containing asbestos. Reach out to Baron & Budd for legal help regarding asbestos exposure.

 — Raybestos was founded in 1925 as an asbestos brake manufacturer. The company went on to produce a number of asbestos-containing products such as clutches, valves, textiles and insulating …

Beginning in the late 1800s, American companies, such as Johns-Manville, amassed great wealth by mining, manufacturing and selling asbestos-containing products. A century later, evidence revealed Johns-Manville and numerous other companies not only knew about the …

 — Many power plant workers who developed asbestos-related diseases have successfully filed lawsuits against former employers and manufacturers of asbestos products. In September 2021, a South Carolina Court of Appeals confirmed a $2.87 million verdict in favor of Beverly Dale Jolly, a power plant worker who died of mesothelioma in …

 — Dozens of asbestos companies in the United States, including Johns Manville Corporation, Owens Corning, and United States Gypsum Company, manufactured products containing asbestos.

 — The worst exposure happened at asbestos product factories where workers transported, handled and mixed raw asbestos fibers to manufacture asbestos products. Factory and production workers often repeat the same set of tasks in their job, whether assembling products or maintaining factory equipment, which contributed to repeated …

 — Unarco eventually faced so many lawsuits over its asbestos products that it had to declare bankruptcy. Now based in Wagoner, Oklahoma, and known as Unarco Industries, the company …

 — Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co.: Pumps that contained asbestos gaskets and packing were made for power plants by Allis-Chalmers. Durabla Manufacturing Company: Durabla made a product used in power plants known as the Durabla Black Gasket. These gaskets contained asbestos. General Electric: GE's power plants used …

 — With its business rapidly growing, Mergenthaler acquired numerous type foundries and opened international manufacturing plants in England and Germany. In the 1930s, Mergenthaler began acquiring the rights to typefaces, which would later become an essential source of revenue. ... Asbestos Products on Mergenthaler's Linotype Machine.

 — The EPA is immediately banning the import of chrysotile asbestos for the industry and requiring the eight chlor-alkali plants in the U.S. still using asbestos diaphragms to phase out their use.

 — As public awareness of asbestos-related diseases broadened in the 1970s and 1980s, American manufacturers gradually phased out the use of asbestos in gasket products. Gaskets cut from …

 — Asbestos is a group of mineral fibres with widespread current and historical commercial uses, but which can cause deaths and serious ill-health in workers and other …

 — Asbestos-containing products may pose a risk if they become damaged or worn. In this state, the products can release asbestos fibers in the air. A person who breathes in the fibers may develop an asbestos-related disease. Asbestos exposure may cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and other diseases.

 — Ford's History with Asbestos Auto Parts. Since the 1980s, the Ford Motor Company has been named in thousands of lawsuits as a result of asbestos use in its auto parts, including brakes, clutches and gaskets. The company has used asbestos-containing parts in its vehicles since it manufactured its first car in 1903.

 — As other countries outlawed asbestos, workers in a New York plant were "swimming" in it. Now, in a fight against the chemical industry, the United States may finally ban the potent carcinogen ...

 — Rapid-American faced asbestos lawsuits and filed for bankruptcy because its predecessor Philip Carey made asbestos products. Skip to content Call To Learn About Getting Your Best Possible Financial Compensation 800-793-4540

 — New Jersey's Occupations and Areas at Risk. Many of New Jersey's prominent industries, including chemical development, textile manufacturing, shipping and railroad development exposed workers to large quantities of toxic asbestos.Sixteen of the state's thriving manufacturing plants employed over 102,700 individuals and the eight …

 — Vinyl and asphalt floor products contained as much as 20% asbestos. Flintkote employees who worked at manufacturing plants where asbestos products were made faced dangerous levels of …

 — Phenolic compounds that were produced and distributed to plastic manufacturers also commonly contained asbestos. Chemical plant workers may have been exposed to the following asbestos products. Raw Asbestos: Certain chemical plants produced asbestos-containing products such as plastic molding compounds. This …

 — Workers in a variety of industries, including power generation, construction, manufacturing and maritime operations, were exposed to asbestos through Harbison-Walker's products.U.S. Navy veterans faced the risk of heavy exposure to Harbison-Walker's asbestos products aboard naval vessels with poor ventilation.