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Babcock Wilcox Workers: Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer Claims
Babcock & Wilcox used asbestos in their steam boilers, utility and marine boilers, refractory products and various other products, putting employees and end users at risk of developing related illnesses like lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma.
The use of asbestos was common and even encouraged by the U.S. government at that time, and the majority of B&W boilers contained asbestos insulation. The insulated boiler systems were meant to protect users and equipment from high temperatures, but history shows how toxic the product materials could be to the personal health of anybody in close vicinity to B&W systems.
Babcock & Wilcox only stopped using asbestos when the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) made the dangers to personal health clear. However, the decision to stop using the toxic insulation was long after the damage was done.
Thousands of former workers and users of asbestos products were injured for years, many of whom are still ill from exposure. Babcock also acquired companies like Bailey Meter, endangering those workers. Patients are being diagnosed with lung cancer and mesothelioma decades after exposure, demonstrating the terrible consequences of asbestos use.
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Babcock Wilcox used asbestos insulation, gaskets and heat seals in their power generation equipment, utility boilers, and marine boilers. Below is a list of some popular asbestos containing products:
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Babcock & Wilcox steam boilers were popular in several different industries. They were installed in many power plants, manufacturing facilities, ships, and oil refineries. Anyone who worked in close proximity to B&W boilers could develop asbestos-related illnesses like asbestosis and mesothelioma.
The industries where workers were mostly likely exposed to asbestos from Babcock & Wilcox boiler and refractory products include the following:
• Aerospace and aviation industries
• Chemical industry
• Construction
• Insulation manufacturers
• Steel production companies
• Maritime companies
• Naval installations
• Shipbuilding industry
• Utility companies
Employees who built, installed and repaired boilers and other Babcock Wilcox asbestos products were likely exposed to asbestos while on job sites.
The company’s line of refractory products and boilers also endangered end users and maintenance crews.
The boilers were common for use in Navy vessels, power plants and nuclear facilities. Workers in a variety of occupations were at risk for inhaling harmful asbestos fibers. Boilermakers, shipbuilders, electricians, plumbers, steamfitters and were most likely to be exposed to asbestos products. Occupations at the highest risk for asbestos exposure include:
• Insulators
• Ship builders
• Welders
• Lathe operators
• Marine electricians
• Marine machinists
• Plumbers & Pipefitters
• Shipyard workers
• Maintenance Crews
Those who develop mesothelioma may show no signs of illness for up to decades after their first exposure. Also, by the time symptoms present, mesothelioma has most likely reached an advanced stage.
Studies show that inhaling asbestos fibers severely scars and damages tissue surrounding the lungs. This can serve as the primary source for victims who develop lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. Symptoms of mesothelioma can be varied and may include the following:
• Pain in the chest and rib area
• Persistent cough
• Trouble breathing
• Lumps of tissue on the chest and abdomen
• Abdominal swelling and pain
• Weight loss
It is recommended that former workers at Babcock & Wilcox contact medical professionals if they suspect past exposure to asbestos.
Babcock & Wilcox first faced asbestos-related personal injury claims in the 1980s. While the company did not manufacture asbestos products, many of its boilers were constructed with asbestos materials. As a result, workers who built or maintained asbestos-containing boilers began to develop respiratory illnesses such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. B&W settled tens of thousands of asbestos claims by 2000, costing the company nearly $1.6 billion.
Over several decades of asbestos lawsuits, courts awarded numerous judgments in favor of plaintiffs harmed or killed by the company’s products. The company has been named as a defendant in countless asbestos cases involving veterans of the Navy and other industries.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was first utilized in the early 1900s for its insulating abilities, fireproof properties, and versatility. It has been estimated that over 30 million tons of asbestos was used in the American economy in industrial yards, homes, schools, shipyards, and other workplaces.
The natural breakdown of asbestos products and subsequent sawing or cutting of the asbestos creates dust and fibers that are inhaled and can lead to mesothelioma and other severe forms of lung cancer.
When asbestos breaks down over time or with use, the fibers of the material can become airborne, presenting a risk of inhaling or ingesting the toxin. Asbestos is a cancer-causing agent, and those heavily exposed can develop scarring in the lungs and later develop lug cancer and mesothelioma.
Asbestos was widely used in piping, insulation, electrical components, machine parts, packaging, flooring, ceiling tiles, roofing, and in many building materials.
If you were exposed to asbestos at your workplace, and have developed cancer or a related illness, you are likely to qualify for compensation.
Asbestos was cheap, durable, fire-resistant and light, and was though to be the perfect insulating material before research showed it was extremely hazardous tot he health.
The success rates of settlements regarding asbestos exposure injury are quite high. It may be necessary to prove that occupational exposure is the primary cause of lung cancer or mesothelioma, though this is the job of The Lyon Firm, and we have experience in reaching large mesothelioma settlements.
Our Firm will help you find the answers. The Firm has the experience, resources and dedication to take on difficult and emotional cases and help our clients obtain the justice for the wrong they have suffered.
Experience: Joe Lyon is an experienced Cincinnati Asbestos Lawyer. The Lyon Firm has 17 years of experience and success representing individuals and plaintiffs in all fifty states, and in a variety of complex civil litigation matters. Asbestos lawsuits can be complex and require industry experts to determine the root cause of an accident or injury. Mr. Lyon has worked with experts nationwide to assist individuals understand why an injury occurred and what can be done to improve their lives in the future. Some cases may go to a jury trial, though many others can be settled out of court.
Resources/Dedication: Mr. Lyon has worked with experts in the fields of accident reconstruction, biomechanics, epidemiology, metallurgy, pharmacology, toxicology, human factors, workplace safety, life care planning, economics, and virtually every medical discipline in successfully representing Plaintiffs across numerous areas of law. The Lyon Firm is dedicated to building the strongest cases possible for clients and their critical interests.
Results: Mr. Lyon has obtained numerous seven and six figure results.
The Lyon Firm aggressively, professionally, and passionately advocates for injured individuals and families against companies due to asbestos exposure.
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