Particles of the material can easily break apart from these items and become airborne when they are handled by workers. This puts the people that are in their proximity in danger as they can inhale them without knowledge.
Claim EvaluationPRODUCT USE
1902 - 1982 (80 years)
Due to the fact that continuous heat was passing on a constant basis through the valves of machineries, a solution had to be found in order to strengthen these parts. Up until the 1970’s, asbestos was seen as a low cost solution and it started being included in the lining of valves.
In the case of asbestos lined valves it was very probable for asbestos particles to break off due to the flow of high pressure steam and extreme heat. You could have been exposed if:
If you performed work around asbestos contaminated valves or used them directly during your labor, you are eligible for reparations. Get in contact with us in order to gather all the information required to file claims with the asbestos trust funds of the companies responsible for exposing you.