Category: Occupations With Mesothelioma and Asbestos Risk


Power Plants and Potential Asbestos Exposure in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, several industrial sites have had significant asbestos exposure concerns due to their construction and operational periods before the dangers of asbestos were fully recognized. Here’s a look...

Power Plants and Possible Asbestos Exposure in Minnesota, Mississippi, and Missouri

Minnesota Big Stone Lake Plant: Located near the border between Minnesota and South Dakota, the Big Stone Lake Plant, like many older power plants, was constructed using materials that contained asbestos....

Power Plants and Possible Asbestos Exposure in Montana

Asbestos, once widely used for its heat-resistant properties, poses significant health risks, particularly in power plants where it was extensively utilized. In Montana, several power plants have a history of...

Power Plants and Possible Asbestos Exposure in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Michigan

Maryland Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant: Workers and nearby residents have faced potential asbestos exposure, a common issue in older power plants due to the material's use in insulation and...

Power Plants and Possible Asbestos Exposure in Nebraska

Asbestos exposure in power plants has been a significant health concern due to the extensive use of asbestos-containing materials in construction and maintenance. Here’s an overview of each power plant...

Power Plants and Possible Asbestos Exposure in Nevada

Asbestos exposure is a serious concern, particularly for individuals who have worked in environments where asbestos-containing materials were used. In Nevada, there are several power plants where asbestos exposure could...

Power Plants and Possible Asbestos Exposure in Louisiana and Maine

Louisiana Cajun Electric: Employees and contractors who worked at Cajun Electric may have been exposed to asbestos used in electrical insulation, fireproofing, and other materials commonly used in power plants....

Power Plants and Possible Asbestos Exposure in Iowa and Kentucky

In Iowa: Duane Arnold Nuclear Powerhouse: Workers at this facility may have been exposed to asbestos, commonly used in insulation and fireproofing materials in nuclear plants. Iowa Power and Light:...

Possible Asbestos Exposure in Indiana Power Plants

1. Cayuga Power PlantThe Cayuga Power Plant, like many older power plants, likely utilized asbestos-containing materials for insulation, fireproofing, and other purposes. Workers involved in maintenance, repair, or demolition activities...

Power Plants and Possible Asbestos Exposure in Illinois

1. Baldwin Power Plant Construction Materials: Asbestos was commonly used in insulation, fireproofing, and cement used in older power plants. Boilers and Turbines: Asbestos was often used to insulate boilers...