Asbestos Exposure in Shipyards
Many Americans were exposed to asbestos during their work in our nation’s shipyards.
Many Americans were exposed to asbestos during their work in our nation’s shipyards.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral which can cause mesothelioma.
The most common asbestos related diseases include mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer.
Asbestos was commonly used for decades in building construction products, brake linings for automobiles, trains and aircraft, and in fireproofing.