Damaged wiring makes the asbestos become friable. The workers needed to get in direct contact with these asbestos wrapped wires and when the workers touched them the fried asbestos fibers were released in their proximity.
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1961 - 1980 (19 years)
For wiring insulation a variety of materials were used mostly rubber and ceramic. As rubber expenses increased, asbestos was seen as a welcomed solution. Crocidolite or “blue asbestos” was the type preferred in electrical applications.
In time, the wiring would get worn and damaged and due to the constant electrical charge the asbestos insulation could have easily become friable, making the material extremely delicate to touch. You could have been exposed if:
Asbestos exposure could have happened easily when wiring insulation was used in someone’s line of work. After the negative effects of being exposed to this carcinogenic mineral start showing up in the workers' later years, their quality of life suddenly drops due to disease and the financial burden of the medical costs. If you are going through a similar situation, we are here to provide you with the legal options required for you to receive the reparations you deserve.