The USS Carronade (IFS-1/LFR-1) was an Inshore Fire Support Ship (IFS) designed to provide naval gunfire support to amphibious landings and other operations close to shore. One of only four IFS vessels built in the 1950s and serving in Vietnam, the ship was valued for its ability to fire thirty spin-stabilized rockets per minute with
Warehouse workers frequently suffer on-the-job injuries, and among the risks they face are being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases from exposure to asbestos. Whether through exposure to the older facilities they work in or from having handled goods that contain the toxic mineral, the workers need to be aware of the dangers posed by the
Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases are most commonly associated with exposure in workplace settings. But many people have also been sickened by asbestos hidden in everyday household items. From children’s toys and cosmetics to large and small appliances and sporting goods, asbestos that was used in consumer products is increasingly being linked to people being diagnosed with
A Virginia jury ordered Norfolk Southern Railway Company to pay $5 million in damages to the estate of a former rail car repair worker who developed asbestosis and died from the disease. Steven Fowlkes had worked for the railroad company between 1979 and 1990 and was never warned of the dangers arising from exposure to
The USS Purdy (DD-734) was an Allen M. Sumner class destroyer that entered service during World War II and served with distinction through the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Designed to protect other Naval vessels and carry out submarine warfare operations, the ship was known for its versatility, adaptability, and advanced radar system. Like
The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and other sites reined death and destruction, shaking America to its core. Months and years later, the health effects of the disaster became clear, as asbestos and other toxic chemicals in the air and pile of rubble gave rise to deadly diseases. First responders and others in
The USS Tuscaloosa (LST-1187) was a tank landing ship designed for the specific purpose of facilitating offloading of United States amphibious forces. The ship was constructed and launched in 1969 and largely served during the Vietnam War. Many of the ship’s components were made using asbestos, and this led to dangerous exposure for those who
Asbestos is frequently associated with construction sites, factories, and military settings, but the carcinogenic mineral’s characteristic ability to protect against heat and flame, its electrical resistance, and its ability to resist chemical degradation made it a valuable component in research laboratories, too. As a result of asbestos being a component of several types of laboratory
Like many other Navy veterans, officers and crew members who served on the USS San Jose (AFS-7) are at risk of developing mesothelioma from shipboard asbestos exposure. Built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, the San Jose was a Mars class combat stores ship that had multiple deployments between her commissioning in 1970 and being
For decades, asbestos cement sheets were among the most popular building products in the United States. Used for roofing, siding, and flooring, the durable products were easy to work with and inexpensive, making them a natural choice for both residential and commercial buildings. Countless construction workers were exposed to the material and put at risk for malignant mesothelioma and