Asbestos castables
During the repair or maintenance of machinery, the workers were exposed to worn or damaged asbestos castable material. By removing it or destroying it, dangerous amounts of asbestos dust was spread all around.
Claim EvaluationDuring the repair or maintenance of machinery, the workers were exposed to worn or damaged asbestos castable material. By removing it or destroying it, dangerous amounts of asbestos dust was spread all around.
Claim EvaluationPRODUCT USE
1955 - 1972 (17 years)
This product was a composite of cement that had the ability to be cast into different shapes. Its main purpose was insulation. Asbestos fibers were added into the castable’s formula in order to increase its durability and ability to resist flames.
The people that were subjected to the highest level of asbestos exposure from contaminated castables were the ones helping in the product’s manufacturing, as asbestos fibers were constantly infesting the environment. You could have been exposed if:
In your line of work, you might have been exposed to a variety of asbestos-containing materials and castables may have been some of them. In order for you to receive the compensation meant to cover your treatment costs and restore some of your quality of life, we can help you file claims with the asbestos trust funds of the companies responsible.