North Dakota’s persistence in maintaining an agricultural based economy may be the primary factor in the state’s low incidence of mesothelioma deaths. The exact number of deaths isn’t available, but estimates place the state between 46th and 50th in over all deaths due to mesothelioma.
A few industries in North Dakota are considered to be responsible for many cases of asbestos exposure. These include, but are not limited to:
- Oil companies such as BP Amoco, Mandan Oil, Signal Oil, and Standard Oil Co.
- Air Force Bases and missile silos including Grand Forks and Minot
- Power generation stations such as Coyote Station Electric Plant and Dakota Public Service Power Plant
- Construction and insulation companies such as W.R. Grace’s Zonolite Factory
Asbestos even found its way into agriculture. The manufacturing process of making fertilizer often included asbestos. Vermiculite, a common additive to potting soils, has been known to have been contaminated with asbestos.
Because the state is mostly rural, few treatment options are available; none of these treatment centers specialize in treating mesothelioma. If you seek mesothelioma expertise, you may find the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota can meet your needs.
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, be sure to contact a North Dakota mesothelioma lawyer to review your legal options.
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