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Asbestos was a popular material that was not properly regulated to protect those working around it from its harmful effects. Many different industries relied heavily on this material because it was inexpensive and able to withstand high temperatures.
Individuals working on the railroads, in the navy, and in manufacturing all are at high risk for developing asbestos-related diseases from inhaling and ingesting the microscopic fibers that are released from asbestos products.
If you have a history of working in an environment that exposed you to asbestos and have developed a health problem, you may qualify for financial compensation.
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Top At-Risk Occupations for Asbestos Exposure
Railroad Worker
The railroad industry has a long history of using asbestos and asbestos-containing products. The boilers on steam locomotives were covered with up to 6,000 pounds of asbestos insulation material. Asbestos gaskets, refractory products, and thermal insulation were also commonly used on locomotives during this era. Maintenance and repairs made to these locomotives were completed in the roundhouse where workers in other crafts were often exposed to dangerous airborne asbestos fibers.
While diesel locomotives eventually replaced the steam locomotives, many asbestos-containing products continued to be used on diesel locomotives as well. As late as the 1990s, thousands of locomotives in service had asbestos-containing material on them.
If you worked for the railroads before 1982, you may be entitled to compensation. There is currently over 30 billion dollars put away in trusts for individuals who were exposed to asbestos and have developed health problems as a result. The process to get your share of compensation is simple and does not require a lawsuit.
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