Utah Asbestos Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring fiber that can be found in ultramafic and serpentine rocks. People can be exposed to the dangerous fiber after asbestos-containing rocks are crushed due to development and construction, or if the rock undergoes extreme weathering and erosion. However, in the majority of asbestos exposure cases, people breathe in the fibers while at work, or in a smaller percentage of cases, in their homes.

High Risk Asbestos Exposure

By the early 1900s, asbestos fibers could be found in various products, including those used to build homes, buildings, and cars. Asbestos fibers are resilient and heat resistant, and many companies began to use the material in the manufacturing of products. By the 1920s, workers and medical professionals began to notice an increased incidence of mesothelioma cancer among employees that worked in fields that used the material. Unfortunately, use of the product was not completely banned by the U.S. Environmental Agency until 1989.

Potential Asbestos Exposure Worksites in Utah

A number of worksites in Utah have been involved in some type of asbestos litigation in the past. Some of the places of employment that have been associated with asbestos exposure include:

Ogden

  • Hill Air Force Base
  • IRS Building
  • Utah Canning Plant

Provo

  • U.S. Steel Mill

Salt Lake City

  • Chevron Refinery
  • Gadsby Power Plant
  • Hill Air Force Base
  • Holy Cross Hospital
  • J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc. Bldg.
  • J.C. Penney Store
  • PacifiCorp
  • Salt Lake City Refinery
  • Salt Lake City Refinery
  • Standard Oil Refinery
  • University Of Utah
  • Utah Oil Refinery
  • Utah Power & Light Plant

Malignant Mesothelioma Deaths in Utah

Nine people died of malignant mesothelioma in Utah in 1999, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. The NCHS estimates that each of these victims lost about 15.9 years of their lives to the tragic disease.

Contact a Mesothelioma

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with or died of mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, funeral expenses, and other costs. Contact an attorney to find out if you have a case.

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