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Shipyards in California where Workers and Veterans may have been Exposed to Asbestos

Posted on: April 13, 2024 *Updated on: May 27, 2024

In California, numerous shipyards have been identified as sites where workers and veterans might have been exposed to asbestos, particularly before the 1980s when asbestos was widely used in ship construction and repair due to its heat-resistant properties. This exposure was most common at naval shipyards and commercial shipbuilding facilities where asbestos-containing materials were used in ship insulation, boilers, pipes, and other high-temperature applications. Here’s a list of some California shipyards where asbestos exposure may have occurred:

  1. Bethlehem Steel Shipyard (San Francisco and Terminal Island)
  2. Consolidated Steel Shipyard
  3. Hunters Point Naval Shipyard
  4. Kaiser Shipyard
  5. Long Beach Naval Shipyard
  6. Mare Island Naval Shipyard
  7. Moore Dry Dock Company
  8. NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Co.)
  9. Naval Base San Diego
  10. Richmond Shipyard
  11. Rough & Ready Island
  12. San Francisco Dry Dock Company
  13. Todd Shipyard
  14. Treasure Island Naval Station (also known as Treasure Island Naval Reserve)
  15. U.S. Naval Station

These shipyards, due to their extensive use of asbestos, may continue to pose risks today, particularly when older ships or equipment are serviced. Workers in these environments are advised to take significant safety measures to mitigate exposure risks. Awareness and strict adherence to safety protocols are crucial to prevent new cases of asbestos-related diseases among those working in or around these historical sites.