In addition to several military bases, Washington has many industries well known for asbestos exposure like shipbuilding, paper mills, oil refining, power production, aluminum processing, and timber processing. These industries require heat-resistant materials. Because of its fireproofing and insulating properties, asbestos was shipped into the state by tens of thousands of tons.
Between 1999 and 2017, more than 1,500 people passed away from asbestosis or mesothelioma in Washington. All these deaths were related to occupational exposure. Washington ranks among the top 10 states for highest asbestos disease death rates.
西雅图和斯波坎都收到了来自蒙大拿州利比臭名昭著、充满石棉的蛭石矿的石棉。从 1948 年到 1993 年，有超过 63,000 吨货物从蒙大拿州运往华盛顿。
环境风险
石棉天然存在于该州东北部山区的奥卡诺根高地和喀斯喀特及周边地区
Swift Creek and the Sumas River.
由于天然存在的石棉，人们开发了矿山。矿山位于莱曼和阿尔塔湖。华盛顿的采矿业早在 1891 年就开始了。
已知存在石棉暴露的工作场所：
- 皇冠泽勒巴赫造纸厂
- 雪佛龙化工厂
- 美国铝业铝厂
- 凯撒铝业
- 阿科炼油厂
- 陶氏化学工厂
- FFTF核电站
- 优尼科化工厂
- 英塔科铝业
- 雷诺兹金属铝厂
- 雪佛龙裂解厂
- 费尔柴尔德空军基地
- 布雷默顿普吉特海湾海军造船厂
- 洛克希德造船与建筑公司
- 杜瓦米什造船厂有限公司
- 塔科马干船坞造船厂
- 哥伦比亚铝业公司
- 英塔科铝业
- 汉福德核电站
- Centralia 华盛顿公共发电厂
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If you or a loved one suffered mesothelioma or other health complications after being exposed to asbestos, it is crucial to understand that you have legal options. A Washington asbestos exposure lawyer could help you pursue the compensation that you and your family deserve. Call our office today to learn more.
