Shipyard Workers

12,000 workers at Bath Iron Works in Maine were exposed to asbestos during WWII shipbuilding. Learn about BIW exposure history, OSHA violations, and legal options.

Avondale Shipyard Louisiana employed 26,000 workers exposed to asbestos from 1938-1980s. Learn about occupational risks, lawsuits, and compensation options.

Charleston Naval Shipyard exposed thousands of military and civilian workers to asbestos. Learn about exposure risks, health effects, and compensation options available to shipyard workers.

Texas ranks among the highest mesothelioma rates in the U.S. driven by Gulf Coast refineries, shipyards, and petrochemical plants. Explore causes, statistics, and legal options.

Shipyard workers have the highest mesothelioma risk. Learn which jobs face exposure, VA benefits, trust funds, and how to file a claim.

Navy veterans face the highest mesothelioma risk of any military branch. Learn why shipyard asbestos exposure is so dangerous and how to access VA benefits.

Newport News Shipbuilding exposed 31,000+ WWII workers to asbestos. Learn exposure patterns, filing deadlines in Virginia, and compensation options for affected workers.

Kaiser Shipyards exposed 200,000+ WWII workers to 900 tons of asbestos per ship. Learn about health risks, trust fund claims, and compensation.

Philadelphia Naval Shipyard exposed 40,000+ WWII workers to asbestos. Learn about PNS asbestos claims, compensation, and your legal options.

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard workers face elevated mesothelioma risk from decades of asbestos exposure in ship construction and repair. Learn about PSNS exposure patterns and compensation options.

Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, CA employed 46,000 workers at peak and operated for 142 years with extensive asbestos use. Learn about exposure history and filing compensation claims in 2026.

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard exposed 24,000+ workers to asbestos. Learn about PHNSY exposure patterns and how to file mesothelioma claims in Hawaii.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA employed 43,000 workers at peak who were exposed to asbestos. Learn about NNSY exposure patterns and how to file compensation claims.

Shipyard workers face 4-7x higher mesothelioma risk due to decades of asbestos exposure. Learn about exposure patterns at major US shipyards and how to file compensation claims.

70,000 workers at Brooklyn Navy Yard were exposed to asbestos from 1940s-1960s. Learn about shipyard exposure patterns, health impacts, and compensation options for workers and families.