The asbestos used in the production of these furnaces becomes friable due to prolonged exposure to extreme heat, making it a health hazard for everyone around, especially for the workers performing maintenance work.
Claim EvaluationPRODUCT USE
1966 - 1986 (20 years)
Furnaces usually had a long period of service in which their components were constantly under the stress of extreme heat. In order to get the most out of their parts before maintenance was needed, asbestos was included in their gaskets and linings.
The continuous stress put on these asbestos-containing parts would, later on, put the lives of furnace workers in danger, as they interacted with friable asbestos materials. Even remnants of these materials would have meant a high risk of exposure for the workers. You could have been exposed if:
There are high chances of risk when working around asbestos-insulated furnaces. If your job requirement had you perform maintenance work on these furnaces, you are entitled to seek compensation. We will file claims with the asbestos trust funds in order for you to get the compensations you deserve.