History of Asbestos Use in Texas
When most people think of Texas, they think of oil, and with good reason. Texas is the second largest oil producer in the country, averaging 1,251,000 barrels of oil a day. All of the major oil companies have facilities in Texas, as do many smaller companies. Much of this oil is pumped from underground, but a significant portion of it arrives on big oil tankers, shipped from rigs offshore.
Throughout the 20th century, oil and asbestos exposure have had a close relationship. Oil companies understandably are concerned about fire in their facilities. This concern led to the widespread use of asbestos as a fireproofing material in facilities, equipment, oil tankers and employee safety suits.
The state has a long shoreline along the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to oil tankers, Texas has had a booming shipping industry for decades. Shipbuilding, both commercial and naval, was a major source of asbestos exposure in the state because the mineral was used as fireproofing and insulation in nearly every ship built before 1980. Builders and crews spent countless hours where asbestos concentrations in the air where typically quite high; although, it's important to note that any amount of asbestos can cause mesothelioma.
Other industries in the state linked to asbestos exposure and mesothelioma include, but are not limited to: power, construction, chemical manufacturing, and general manufacturing.
Texas also has a number of naturally occurring asbestos deposits. Some were mined, and the old mines present a current day danger to anyone nearby. Deposits can be found on the soil's surface, so anyone in the area could be exposed.
Companies with Potential Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is believed to have been present at these companies, workplaces, and organizations, among many others. Those that visited them, and especially those that worked at them, may have been exposed to asbestos and be at risk for developing mesothelioma.
If you are unsure if the company you worked at could have exposed you to mesothelioma, a Texas mesothelioma lawyer can help you investigate.
Shipyards:
- American Bridge Shipyard (Orange)
- AMFELS
- Barbas Cut Docks
- Bloodworth Bond
- Brown Shipyard
- Boats of Freeport
- Galveston Docks
- Houston Shipyards
- Kane Shipbuilding
- Naval Station Ingleside
- Orange Shipbuilding
- Port Adams Shipyard
- Trinity Marine Group
Oil:
- Texaco
- Sunray
- Exxon
- Arco
- Mobil
- Shell
- Champlin
- Phillips
Chemical Manufacturing:
- Amoco
- DuPont
- Monsanto
- Ashland
- Celanese
- Dow
- Lubrizol
- United Rubber and Chemical
Metal:
- Southeast Texas Metals
- Reynolds
- U.S. Steel
- Armco Steel
- Lone Star Steel
- Beaumont Iron Works
- Coastal Iron Works
- Cameron Iron Works
- May Aluminum
- Kaiser Aluminum
Power:
- Abiline Municipal Power Plant
- Texas Electric Power Plant
- Decker Creek Power Plant
- Holly Street Power House
- Sam Gideon Power Plant
- Brownsville Power Plant
- Houston Power and Light
Military:
- Chase Field Naval Base
- Flower Bluff Naval Air Station
- Army Reserve, Austin
- Fort Bliss Army Base
- Red River Army Depot
- Camp Bullis Army Base
Insulation:
- American Insulation Co.
- P.R. Insulation
- Gilman Insulation
- ACME Insulation
- Fuller-Austin Insulation
- W.R. Grace Vermiculite Insulation
Asbestos-related Deaths in Texas
Texas is believed to have the second highest number of mesothelioma deaths in the country. The Environmental Working Group reported at least 1349 mesothelioma victims between 1979 and 2001, with significantly more likely attributed to lung cancer.
Where to Find Help
Mesothelioma Treatment Centers
University of Texas
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
1-877-MDA-6789
San Antonio Cancer Institute
8122 Datapoint Drive
Suite 600
San Antonio, TX 78229
210-616-5580
Finding a Texas mesothelioma lawyer can be a complicated decision. It's likely that many lawyers, once they know you have mesothelioma, may offer to represent you.
It is likely in your best interest to choose a mesothelioma lawyer with experience taking lawsuits to trial in Texas. Settling your case may be a good option. If it isn't, you'll want a lawyer that is familiar with Texas juries, judges, and tort laws in the state.
Simon, Eddins & Greenstone, LLP has represented Texas mesothelioma victims and helped them recover financial compensation to help pay for medical bills, loss of income, and other losses. An example Texas mesothelioma recovery* is:
$4,027,782.55, received after attorney's fees and expenses, by a woman who was exposed to asbestos products and developed mesothelioma after working with her husband in their painting and construction business in Texas.
*Actual outcome depends on the details of your case. For a complete list of Texas recoveries, contact our mesothelioma attorneys at 888-632-7574. Your can also receive a free, no obligation consultation. Contact us using our simple form or call today.