Thousands of former employees at rubber plants are at risk of developing mesothelioma and other forms of cancer as a result of continual asbestos exposure. The Dayton Tire and Rubber plant was no exception.
Asbestos was a popular insulator because of its flexible strength and resistance to heat and corrosion. It is now known to cause malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and other serious pulmonary disorders. Asbestos filled many Ohio rubber factory facilities.
As a result, former Dayton Tire and Rubber workers employed at any point may have an increased risk of developing cancer. Unfortunately, many employers and manufacturers failed to warn employees of the known risks.
Joe Lyon is a highly-rated Ohio asbestos lawyer capable of representing former Dayton Tire & Rubber workers nationwide mesothelioma or other lung cancer claims.
Rubber Products Contained Asbestos
Ohio rubber companies are best known for producing automobile tires but they also manufactured a number of other products, including rubberized gaskets. Asbestos gaskets were used to seal pipes, pumps, and equipment. Some rubber manufacturing plants used raw asbestos in mixtures to produce rubber sheets that were used for gaskets, seals and electrical insulations.
Regardless of their employment position, many Dayton Tire workers may have faced an occupational exposure. Production sites were built with asbestos bricks, drywall, and heating and water pipes. Dayton workers are therefore at risk of the numerous illnesses linked to toxic exposure.
Dayton Tire Workers May Risk Lung Cancer
The following jobs are associated with an increase risk of lung cancer and other diseases:
• Insulators
• Machinists
• Maintenance Crews
• Warehouse workers
• Engineers
• Electricians
• Welders
• Pipefitters
