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South Carolina has an extensive history in the mining and shipping industry, both of which use asbestos heavily. This is due to the natural asbestos deposits found in the mines and manufacturers' asbestos used in the shipping industry.
Jobs with Asbestos Exposure in South Carolina
Power plants in South Carolina are constantly generating electrical power for surrounding homes and businesses. The pipelines in the power plants are insulated with asbestos to protect workers since asbestos has a high resistance to heat and flames.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring substance that can be found in the mines of South Carolina. Workers are at risk for exposure due to the ill-ventilated environment, making it difficult to avoid asbestos exposure if the fibers have already been disturbed and released into the air. These deposits of naturally occurring asbestos are found in the eastern and southern region of the state.
Asbestos can be found in the shipping industry in South Carolina. Asbestos is a flexible material that is nearly indestructible, particularly by heat or fire, and light in weight. This made it an ideal substance to help pack cargo for shipping. The moving of cargo can disturb the asbestos fibers, causing them to release into the air. Once released, people are more prone to inhale the fibers.
Where You May Have Been Exposed to Asbestos in South Carolina
Power Plants
- Oconee Nuclear Power Plant
- Virgil C. Summer Generating Station
- Catawba Nuclear Power Plant
Shipyards
- Charleston Navy Shipyards
- Braswell Services
- Detyens Shipyards
- Carolina Shipping
Asbestos-Related Deaths in South Carolina
There have been over 600 deaths due to asbestos exposure since 1980. Urban areas of South Carolina were affected by asbestos, more so than rural areas. Mesothelioma accounts for a large amount of South Carolina's asbestos fatality rate. Mesothelioma is a rare form of lung disease that affects the lining of the lungs.
Legal Resources for South Carolina
South Carolina statute allows you three years to file a personal injury claim based upon proof of negligence on behalf of the asbestos manufacturers and/or your employers. Due to mesothelioma's latency period from the time of exposure to the time you are diagnosed, this particular statute may not apply.
The statute of limitations in the state of South Carolina for an asbestos case can be different from personal injury statutes. Even if your case has merit, missing the window of opportunity to file within the set statute of limitations can leave you unable to file your claim. It is advised that you contact us and let us help you determine if you have a potential case and to draft a time-line for your lawsuit of when your statutes are over.
