Without the electric power produced by power plants, life as we know it would be impossible – and without skilled workers to operate, repair, and maintain power plants, electric power would not exist. Unfortunately, power plant work entails certain risks – and among these is the risk of developing mesothelioma. Asbestos is the link between mesothelioma and power plant workers. Power plants operate by the exchange of energy in the form of heat, and they require large amounts of insulating materials as a result. Prior to the 1980s, most of these insulating materials contained asbestos. Without the electric power produced by power plants, life as we know it would be impossible – and without skilled workers to operate, repair, and maintain power plants, electric power would not exist. Unfortunately, power plant work entails certain risks – and among these is the risk of developing mesothelioma.
Asbestos is the link between mesothelioma and power plant workers. Power plants operate by the exchange of energy in the form of heat, and they require large amounts of insulating materials as a result. Prior to the 1980s, most of these insulating materials contained asbestos.
Asbestos was common in all areas of power plants, including gaskets, pumps, valves, piping, turbines, boilers – even its walls, floors, and ceiling tiles. As a result of this widespread, historical use of asbestos, power plant workers’ asbestos exposure has historically been many times that of other workers.
Most U.S. power plants today are asbestos-free. However, some older facilities contain “legacy asbestos” that continues to pose a threat to power plant workers. If you are a power plant worker and have mesothelioma or other health problems, you may be a victim of asbestos exposure.
Johnson Law Group specializes in obtaining compensation for power plant workers exposed to asbestos. We encourage you to contact our office to discuss your case and find out whether you may be entitled to a settlement.
