Asbestos Exposure
New Jersey
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Asbestos Exposure in New Jersey
Many of New Jersey’s prominent industries, including chemical development, textile manufacturing, shipping and railroad development, exposed workers to large quantities of toxic asbestos. Several power plants and manufacturing plants across the state employed over 400,000 workers that were placed at risk.
Unfortunately, many of the families of these workers also have an increased risk of developing cancer because of the asbestos fibers that were carried home on the body and clothing of those workers.
Statistics for Mesothelioma Cases in New Jersey
New Jersey ranks 8th in the US for asbestos-related deaths. There have been 1,978 deaths from mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer between 1999 – 2013.
Common Causes of Asbestos Exposure in NJ
Asbestos exposure in New Jersey can occur in various settings, primarily due to the state’s industrial past and the presence of older buildings. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used for its fire-resistant and insulating properties, but it is also hazardous to human health, causing diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis. Here are some common causes of asbestos exposure in New Jersey:
Old Buildings and Homes
Insulation: Asbestos was used in insulation for pipes, boilers, and walls.
Flooring and Ceiling Tiles: Older tiles often contained asbestos for added durability and fire resistance.
Roofing and Siding: Asbestos was used in cement roofing, siding materials, and shingles.
Drywall and Joint Compounds: Asbestos was commonly mixed into joint compounds and drywall for its heat resistance.
Renovation, demolition, or repairs on these older structures can disturb asbestos-containing materials, releasing harmful fibers into the air.
Shipyards
The state has a history of shipbuilding, particularly during World War II, and shipyards were major sites of asbestos exposure. Workers who built, repaired, or decommissioned ships were frequently exposed to asbestos in:
Ship Insulation: Asbestos was used extensively to insulate ship engines, pipes, and boilers.
Fireproofing Materials: Many materials used to prevent fires aboard ships contained asbestos.
Shipyard workers, particularly in areas like Camden and Kearny, were at high risk for exposure.
Industrial Sites
New Jersey has been home to many manufacturing plants, oil refineries, chemical factories, and power plants that used asbestos in various processes, including:
Machinery Insulation: Asbestos was often used to insulate high-heat machinery and equipment.
Construction Materials: Many factories and plants used asbestos in cement, gaskets, and other materials.
Textiles: Factories producing heat-resistant textiles used asbestos fibers in their products.
Employees in industries like chemical production, oil refining, and manufacturing could have been exposed regularly to asbestos during their work.
Automotive Repair Shops
Asbestos was widely used in automotive parts like brake pads, clutches, and gaskets due to its heat-resistant properties. Mechanics in the state working in auto repair shops could be exposed to asbestos when repairing or replacing these parts, especially if the parts are worn and asbestos fibers become airborne.
Public Buildings and Schools
Schools, hospitals, and government buildings in New Jersey, especially older ones, may still contain asbestos in their infrastructure. Teachers, custodial staff, and maintenance workers are at risk if asbestos-containing materials like ceiling tiles, insulation, or pipes are disturbed during maintenance or renovations.
Natural Asbestos Deposits
While not as common, there are natural asbestos deposits in certain parts of the United States. If disturbed, these deposits can release asbestos fibers into the air, potentially causing exposure. However, this is a less frequent source in New Jersey compared to industrial or commercial sources.
Construction Sites
Construction workers involved in demolition, renovation, or construction of older buildings may encounter asbestos-containing materials. If these materials are not properly handled or removed, the fibers can become airborne, putting workers and even nearby residents at risk.
Firefighter Exposure
Firefighters are at risk of asbestos exposure when battling fires in older buildings where asbestos-containing materials may become damaged and release fibers into the air. Protective gear is important, but exposure can still occur, especially during post-fire cleanup operations.
Secondary Exposure
Family members of workers who handled asbestos materials may also face secondary exposure. Workers could inadvertently bring asbestos fibers home on their clothing, shoes, or tools, exposing others in their household.
Filing an Asbestos Claim if You Live in New Jersey
It’s far more important to contact an attorney with a strong history of experience specifically in asbestos cases, than it is to select one who happens to be in your area of New Jersey. The most successful attorneys in your area may have never handled an asbestos case.
SWMW attorneys dedicate the overwhelming majority of their time and effort prosecuting mesothelioma claims, so we know which states and jurisdictions are going to provide the best outcome for your case and can get your case settled faster.
Wondering if you have a case? Our lawyers are here to answer all of your mesothelioma and asbestos legal questions.
We handle asbestos cases all across the country, so we know how to file, where to file, and what to do to get you the compensation you deserve. Call (855) 744-2656 to speak with a New Jersey mesothelioma and asbestos attorney at SWMW Law.
Jobsites in New Jersey With Known Asbestos Usage & Exposure
Alloways Creek Township
- Salem Nuclear Power Plant
Ancora
- Ancora State Hospital
- New Jersey State Mental Hospital
- New Jersey State Hospital
Asbury Park
- Atlantic Coast Electric Light Company
- Carlton House
- Convention Hall
- Fisher Baking Company
- Atlantic Coast Electric Railroad Company
- Consolidated Laundries Corporation
- Eastern New Jersey Power Company
- Kingsley Arms Apartments
Barrington
- Barrington Manor Apartments
- Edmund Scientific Company
- Barrington Plant
- Owens Corning Fiberglass Company
Bayway
- Bayway Refinery
- Exxon
- Phelps Dodge Copper Products Company
- Esso Standard Oil Company
- Humble Oil & Refining Company
- Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Belvidere
- Celanese Plastics
- Hercules Power Company, Inc.
- Hoffman Laroche, Inc
- Dsm Nutritional Products
- Hoffman – La Roche, Inc.
Berlin
- Evino’s Inc T/A Lucien’s Manor
- Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
- Fibreboard Plant
Boonton
- Drew Chemical
- General Storage Battery Company
- Norda Essential Oils & Chemical Company
- Wecoline Products Company
- E F Drew Company
- New Jersey Power and Light Company
- Riverside Hospital
Bordentown
- Bordentown Reformatory
- Johnstowne Boiler Plant
- Circuit Foil Company
- New Jersey State Reformatory
Bridgewater
- American Cyanamid
- Avents Pharmaceuticals
- New Intermediate School
- American Hoist
- Ethicon
Butler
- A I C Chemical Company
- American Hard Rubber Company
- Rubber Company
- Amerace Corp
- Pequanac Rubber Company
Carneys Point
- American Gas and Electric Company
- Chambers Works
- Federal Shipbuilding
- The Rubin Organization
- Carneys Point Works
- I. Du Pont De Nemours Powder Company
- Pure Carbonic Corporation, Inc.
- United Gas Improvement Company
Chrome
- Chrome Steel Works
- Goldschmidt Detinning Company
- United States Metals Refining Company
- Delamar Copper Refining Company
- Metal and Thermit Corp
Clinton
- Clinton Reformatory
- Foster Wheeler
- New Jersey State Reformatory For Women
- Womans Reformatory
- Exxon
- J. Reformatory For Women
- Womans Refinery School
Constable Hook
- Asiatic Petroleum Corporation
- International Nickle Company
- Standard Oil Company
- General Chemical Company
- Seaboard Refinery
- Tidewater Oil Company
Delair
- Aluminum Shapes, Inc
- Delair Shipyard
- Union Paving Company
- Aluminum Smelting Company
- Kieckhefer Container Company
Dundee
- Fortsmann and Huffman Company
- Pantasote Company
- Rubber Company
- New York Belting and Packing Company
- Passaic Worsted Spinning Company
- United State Rubber Company
East Hanover
- Fritzsche Brothers Inc.
- Givaudan Flavors Corporation
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- Fritzsche, Dodge and Olcott
- Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
- Sandoz Pharmaceutical Corporation
East Newark
- Clark Thread Company
- Engelhard Corporation
- Stewart Hartsborn Company
- Edison Lamp Company
- Federal Telephone & Radio Corporation
East Rutherford
- American Oil Company
- Flintkote
- Public Services Metering Station
- Asiatic Petrolem Corporation
- Fuchs Lang Manufacturing Company
- Trubek Laboratories
Edison
- Aluminum Company of America
- Ford Motor Company
- John F Kennedy Hospital
- Pabco Factory
- Revlon, Incorporated
- Edison Water Department
- Implant Systems Plant
- Muscarelle
- Raritan Aresenal
Essex
- Essex Powerhouse
- Public Service Company of New Jersey
- Hangerford Electric Manufacturing Company
- Public Service Electric & Gas
Fairfield
- Chem San International
- Summitt Scientific Company
- Vulcan Materials
- Frey Concourse
- Unimatic Manufacturing Company
Fairlawn
- Fisher Scientific Company
- A. Edison School
- National Biscuit Bakery Building
Fieldsboro
- Balot Anchor & Chain Company
- Murport Chemical Company
- Church Brick Company
- Stephan Fermentation Chemicals Inc.
Florence
- Florence Pipe Foundry & Machine Company
- D. Wood Company
- Florence Township Board of Education
Florham Park
- Esso Research & Engineering
- Tennessee Eastman Company
- Fairleigh Dickenson University
Fords
- Badger Manufacturing Company
- Heyden Newport Chemical Corporation
- Payden Newport Chem. Company
- Hatco Corporation
- Matco Chemical
- R. Grace and Company
Forked River
- Jersey Central Power and Light Company
- Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
Fort Dix
- Fort Dix Hospital
- New Fort Dix Hospital
- Post Exchange
- New 500 Bed Hospital
- B.S. Inc.
- U S Air Force
Freehold
- 3M
- Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing. Company
- Nestle Usa
- A and M Karagheusian, Inc.
- Nestle Company Inc
Garwood
- Aeolian Company
- Millen Industries
- Sunoco Products Company
- Alcoa
- National Gypsum Company
Gillespie
- Hercules Incorporated
- Union Powder Corp
- Hercules Power Company, Inc.
Glassboro
- Aura School
- John Repp Ice and Cold Storage Company
- Peoples Gas Company
- Glassboro State Teachers College
- Owens Illinois Glass Company
- Whitney Glass Works
Glen Gardner
- J State Colony For Feeble Minded Males
- New Jersey State Sanatorium For Tuberculosis Diseases
Gloucester City
- Argo Mills
- Gloucester City Incinerator
- New Jersey Zinc Company
- Steam Rent Inc.
- Gaf Corporation
- Hinde Dauch
- Ruberoid Company
- Welsbach Company
Grasselli
- E I Dupont De Nemours and Company Inc
- Grasselli Chemical Company
- General Aniline & Film Corporation
Hamilton Township
- A. Young Company
- Public Services Electric & Gas Company
- S. Mercer Generating Station
Hammonton
- Atlantic Loading Company
- Kessler Memorial Hospital
- Whitehall Labs
- C&E Canners Inc
- Pine Crest Enterprises Inc.
Hawthorne
- Inmont Corp
- Lily Tulip
- Textile Dyeing Company of America, Inc.
- Interchemical Corp Color and Chemical Div
- New Era Manufacturing Company
Hightstown
- Hightstown Rug Company
- Mcgraw‐Hill Publishing Company Building
- Kentile Corp
- Peddie School
Hillside
- American Can
- Hatfield Wire & Cable Company
- Union Plastics Corporation
- York Insulation Company, Inc.
- Bristol-Myers Company
- National Industrial Laundries
- Westinghouse M&R
- York Private Siding
Kenilworth
- Alfred State College
- Board of Education Harding School
- Schering Corporation
- Theresa’s Church
- National Tool & Manufacturing Company
- Schering Plough
- Warren Harding School
- White Laboratories Inc
Kenvil
- Alliant Techsystems
- I. Dupont De Nemours Powder Company
- Hercules Power Company, Inc.
- Atlantic Dynamite Company
- Giant Manufacturing Company
Keyport
- Bzura Inc
- Monmouth Chemical Company
- Rendrock Powder Company
- Jersey Central Tractor Company
- Monmouth Lighting Company
Lacey Township
- Oyster Creek
Lakehurst
- Carpenters Union – Local 2018
- Lakehurst Naval Air Station
- Glidden Company
- Lakehurst Naval Hospital
Lakewood
- Ella G. Clarke School
- Forest Hotel Company
- Lakewood and Coast Electric Company
- Wheaton Plastics Company
- Fairmont Hotel
- & G. Builders
- Lakewood Water Light and Power Company
Lawrenceville
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- Lawrenceville High School
- R. Squibb and Sons
- Rider College Campus
Little Ferry
- Bergen Hackensack Sewer Authority
- Little Ferry Engine
- Scientific Design Company, Inc.
- Hess Oil & Chemical Company
- National Distributors Company Inc
- Scientific Design Plants
Lodi
- Boettger Price Dye Works
- Lodi Dry Dyeing Company
- United Piece Dye Works
- Felecian Sisters Infirmary
- Rochelle Park Velvet Company
Long Branch
- Alleghany Building Units
- Electronics Association, Incorporated
- JCP&L Long Branch Gas Plant
- Monmouth Medical Center
- Consolidated Gas Company of N.J.
- Garden State Towel Supply Company
- Jersey Central Power & Light Company
Mahwah
- Abex Corp
- Clayburn Contracting Company
- Mountain Side Farm
- Amer Brake Shoe and Foundry Company
- Ford Motor Company
Manville
- W. Johns Manville Company
- Johns Manville Products Corporation
- Joe Manara E Building
Marion
- Brewster Cocoa Manufacturing Company
- Marion Powerhouse
- Public Service Electric Company of N.J.
- West End Gas Works
- Com’R Motor Company
- Mulhens and Kropff
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