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Tucson, Arizona has the highest rate of asbestos-using industries in the state, according to a report published by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. During the 1950s and the 1960s, there were asbestos mines operating out of Arizona. These mines were some of many facilities in the U.S. used for asbestos abatement training.
The highly-concentrated asbestos mines in the state of Arizona left many former mine workers at risk for mesothelioma, and it is no wonder many have been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases over the years. When inhaled, the asbestos fibers attach themselves to the lining of the lungs (pleura) and begin to either scar the tissues or develop into mesothelioma (cancer of the lung lining).
Asbestos manufacturers have known for decades about the health risks involved with working around and being exposed to the fibers. However, they failed to disclose pertinent information about asbestos to the general public and employers could not take preventative and protective measures for their employees' safety.
Occupational Risks in Arizona
In addition to asbestos mines, Arizona also is home to seven major power plants, copper smelting facilities and shipyards. Because asbestos manufacturers purposely omitted asbestos-related health hazards, employers continued using asbestos products and left hundreds of thousands of Arizona employees at risk for exposure.
When asbestos is disturbed, particles are released into the air and inhaled through the respiratory system and into the lungs where they attach, sitting dormant for decades before showing symptoms of mesothelioma. This dormant period is also known as mesothelioma's latency period.
Where You May Have Been Exposed to Asbestos in Arizona
Metal Works
- Magma Copper Co.
Power Plants
- Cholla Power Plant
- Palo Verde Nuclear
- Yucca Power Plant
- Childs-Irving Power Plant
- Saguaro Power Plant
- Octillo Power Plant
Legal Resources for Arizona
The discovery rule in place for the state of Arizona allows you the ability to file suit for injuries or claims that led to physical damages even years after the exposure, as it can take considerable time for any mesothelioma symptoms to arise after the latency period. Arizona has a statute of limitations of two years from the time of initial diagnosis of mesothelioma to file your claim. Contact us now so we can provide you with the individualized assistance you need to file your claim in a timely manner.
