Manufacturers and companies that used asbestos-containing products in the metalworking industry Part 2


  1. Garlock Sealing Technologies: Garlock produced gaskets and sealing products that commonly contained asbestos, leading to significant exposure risks for workers handling these materials during manufacturing or installation.
  2. Halliburton: Halliburton, through its acquisition of Dresser Industries, inherited a history of asbestos use in its construction and oilfield equipment, where asbestos was employed for its heat-resistant properties, posing dangers to employees and clients alike.
  3. Harvey Aluminum, Inc.: Harvey Aluminum utilized asbestos in its manufacturing processes, particularly for insulation and fireproofing within its facilities, exposing workers to harmful asbestos fibers during the handling and installation of these materials.
  4. Johns-Manville: As one of the largest manufacturers of asbestos products, Johns-Manville was involved in producing insulation, roofing, and other construction materials, resulting in widespread asbestos exposure among its workers and consumers.
  5. Kaiser Aluminum: Kaiser Aluminum used asbestos-containing materials in its smelting and refining processes, where workers were exposed to asbestos through insulation and protective equipment, increasing the risk of asbestos-related diseases.
  6. Metalclad Insulation Corporation: Metalclad specialized in providing insulation services, often using asbestos-laden products in industrial settings, leading to potential exposure for their workforce and clients during the application and removal of asbestos insulation.
  7. Owens-Corning Fiberglas: Owens-Corning was heavily involved in producing asbestos-containing insulation materials, which were used in various industries, putting workers at risk during manufacturing, installation, and maintenance activities.
  8. Owens-Illinois, Inc.: Owens-Illinois used asbestos in the production of glass products and insulation, where employees and end-users could be exposed to asbestos fibers during manufacturing and while handling these products.
  9. U.S. Steel Corp.: U.S. Steel incorporated asbestos in its steel production facilities, using it in high-temperature environments for insulation, leading to exposure risks for workers involved in the installation, maintenance, and removal of asbestos materials.
  10. W.R. Grace & Company: W.R. Grace was known for its use of asbestos in fireproofing and construction products, particularly in the production of vermiculite insulation, which often contained asbestos, posing a serious health hazard to workers and consumers.