Pennsylvania Shipyard and Steel Plant Workers May Be Exposed to Toxic Asbestos
Pennsylvania has a long history as one of the top steel producing states, as well as a center for ship building. Workers in the state were pivotal in producing train rails and United States warships, but they were often exposed to toxic asbestos on the job. Years later, these workers are now battling mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and other related conditions.
If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos on the job in Pennsylvania, you may have rights. At the Pennsylvania Asbestos Legal Network, our dedicated attorneys are dedicated to fighting for workers who were injured by asbestos exposure at ship yards, steel factories, and other facilities across Pennsylvania. Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation and evaluation of your possible asbestos injury case.
Were You a Pennsylvania Shipyard Worker?
Asbestos was used as insulation in United States warships, oil tankers, and other vessels built in the shipyards of Pennsylvania. Workers at these sites may have been exposed to dangerously high levels of asbestos and be at risk of developing deadly lung cancer, mesothelioma, or other respiratory conditions, including asbestosis. The following locations located across the Keystone State are known to have used asbestos:
- Bethlehem Steel Shipyard
- Cramp Shipbuilding in Philadelphia
- Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
- Mathis Shipyard in Philadelphia
- Sun Shipbuilding in Chester, Pennsylvania
Did You Work in the Pennsylvania Steel Industry?
If you or a loved one worked in the many steel production facilities located across Pennsylvania, you may be at risk of developing a variety of life-threatening asbestos-related conditions. People exposed to toxic asbestos may have developed mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, or other respiratory disorders.
The following facilities used asbestos products and may have exposed workers to dangerously high levels of the toxic substance:
- United States Steel Corp., with locations across Pennsylvania
- J & L Steel in Pittsburgh
- Armco Steel in Pittsburgh
- Allegheny Aluminum Plant in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania
- General Electric manufacturing plant in Philadelphia
Call Today for Free Legal Consultation
If you or a loved one was exposed to toxic asbestos in the Pennsylvania ship yards, steel factories, or other manufacturing industries, you may have developed mesothelioma, asbestosis, or other asbestos-related diseases. Mesothelioma, a rare but deadly form of cancer, lung cancer, and asbestosis, a chronic condition that causes difficulty breathing, are each caused by asbestos exposure. You or your loved ones may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering and other damages. Contact the Pennsylvania Asbestos Legal Network today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation about your potential case.
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