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The LST 542, a tank landing ship built for the U.S. Navy during WWII, was the lead ship of her class. During WWII she was assigned to the European Theater and helped with the invasion of Normandy in June 1944. … Continued

 Between the 1930s and mid-70s, the Navy used asbestos extensively in shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair, despite the well-documented risks associated with asbestos exposure in humans. Over 300 asbestos-containing materials have been used on Navy ships, thereby posing undue occupational hazards … Continued

These days, many people are wondering about who is at risk of asbestos exposure. With the seemingly constant reports of recalled products, unsafe working conditions, and the many toxins in our environment, it’s not surprising that people working with asbestos … Continued

Asbestos exposure is a widespread occupational hazard to virtually all those who have or currently work on and around battleships. Navy veterans and those who currently perform labor on battleships, are at an increased risk of asbestos cancer, caused by … Continued

Wyoming is home to naturally occurring asbestos deposits, however they have never been mined. Although there is a possibility of asbestos exposure from the deposits, it is highly unlikely as they are located in places that are not heavily populated. … Continued

Wisconsin ranks very high for diseases caused by asbestos exposure: More than 60 deaths per year in this state are caused by mesothelioma. The majority of the fatalities occur around Milwaukee, given that it has such a high number of … Continued

West Virginia has long depended on coal mining for its main source of income. While some residents have made a living in oil drilling, or working for Virginia’s power and chemical plants, coal mining has been West Virginia’s cash crop … Continued

Residents and workers in Washington, like all states, may have been (or still may be) exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos at one point in their lives. In Washington, specifically, people could have been (or still may be) exposed if … Continued

Virginia is one of a handful of states across the nation known for its shipbuilding industry. Shipbuilding is notorious for its use of asbestos and a significant number of workers employed at Virginia shipyards have developed mesothelioma, a cancer caused … Continued

Home to one of the largest asbestos mines in the U.S., Vermont is known as one of the first states to commercially mine asbestos. The Eden-Belvedere mine supplied most of the other states with asbestos; however, in the process, harmed … Continued