Asbestos Exposure in Maine

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Maine Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers

Shipbuilding is a tradition that dates back more than 400 years in Maine. Shipbuilding also ranks among the most dangerous industries in America for exposure to asbestos, a material which once was considered vital to the building of and operation of these ships.

Shipbuilding caused the biggest issue for asbestos risk in Maine, but anyone who worked in paper mills, power plants, or iron foundries many have been exposed. Unfortunately, many of the families of workers at the sites listed below 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.

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Statistics for Mesothelioma Cases in Maine

Maine ranks 27th in the US for asbestos-related deaths. There have been 433 deaths from mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer between 1999 – 2013.

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Common Causes of Mesothelioma in Maine

Mesothelioma is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral once widely used in construction, shipbuilding, and manufacturing. In Maine, several industries and historical factors have contributed to the high risk of asbestos exposure:

Shipbuilding Industry: Maine’s long-standing shipbuilding industry, particularly in locations like Bath and Kittery, used asbestos extensively in ship insulation, fireproofing, and other shipbuilding materials. Workers in these shipyards were often exposed to asbestos fibers.

Paper Mills: Maine’s paper mills, once a dominant industry, often used asbestos in machinery and equipment. Workers in these environments were at risk from the asbestos fibers present in factory equipment, boilers, and insulation materials.

Construction Industry: Asbestos was used in a variety of construction materials, including insulation, roofing, and flooring. Construction workers, as well as those involved in building renovation or demolition, were frequently exposed to asbestos.

Industrial Plants: Industrial plants, such as power plants, chemical plants, and manufacturing facilities in Maine, often relied on asbestos for its heat resistance and durability. This put plant workers at risk of exposure over time.

Military Service: Veterans in Maine, particularly those who served in the Navy, faced asbestos exposure, as the military widely used asbestos in ships and buildings for insulation and fireproofing.

Filing an Asbestos Claim if You Live in Maine

You do not have to file your claim in the state in which you live. 

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 Maine. 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.

We handle asbestos cases all across the USA, so we know how to file, where to file, and what to do to get you the compensation you deserve. Call 844-857-SWMW to speak with an Maine mesothelioma and asbestos attorney at SWMW Law.

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Jobsites in Maine With Known Asbestos Usage & Exposure

Provided below is a list of cities in the state of Maine where asbestos jobsites are known to have been located. If you worked for any of these companies or at these jobsites in Maine there is a possibility that you may have been exposed to harmful asbestos which is known to cause mesothelioma and lung cancer.

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Alfred:

  • Alfred State College

  • Babcock School of Physics

  • Alfred University

Auburn:

  • Broadman Hall

  • Downeast Urethane Company

  • Pine Tree Insulation

  • Buerhaus Insulation Company

  • Fenway Motel

B

Bangor:

  • Bangor Hydro-Electric Company

  • City of Bangor Water Works

  • Eastern Paper

  • A. Maxfield Company

  • Bangor State Hospital

  • Dow Air Force Base

  • New England Insulation Company

  • University of Maine

Bath:

  • Bath Iron Works Corporation

  • Conyngham

  • Hyde Windlass Company

  • YMCA

  • Capodanno

  • Elmer Montgomery

  • Pharris

Brunswick:

  • Bowdoin College

  • Brunswick Naval Air Station

  • Pejepscot Paper Company

  • Brunswick Electric Light and Power Company

  • Hearst Corppejepscot Paper Div.

  • United States Naval Air Station

Bucksport:

  • Central Maine Power Company

  • Maine Seaboard Paper Company Div. of Time Inc.

  • Saint Regis Mill

  • Champion Paper

  • Northeast Coal & Dock Corp

  • Regis Paper Company

E

East Millinocket:

  • Great Northern Paper Mill

J

Jay:

  • International Paper Company

  • Mount Blue High School

  • Jay Paper Mill

K

Knox County:

  • Union Chemical Company

L

Limestone:

  • Loring Air Force Base

Lincoln:

  • Eastern Fine Paper and Pulp

  • Kathadin Pulp and Paper Company

  • Standard Packaging Corp

  • Eastern Manufacturing Company

  • Lincoln Pulp & Paper

Livermore Falls:

  • Androscoggin Mill

  • Otis Mill

  • International Paper Company

M

Madison:

  • Abenaki Mill

  • Great Northern Paper Company

  • Madison Electric

  • Northern Paper Company

  • Econby Corporation

  • Kennebec River Pulp 8 Paper Company Inc.

  • Madison Paper Corporation

Millinocket:

  • Bowater Inc.

  • Great Northern Paper Company

P

Pownal:

  • Pineland Hospital & Training Center

  • Pownal State School

  • Pownal State School

R

Rumford:

  • Axford Paper Company

  • Mead Paper Group

  • Oxford Paper Company

  • Boise Cascade Paper Mill

  • Northern Paper

S

Sanford:

  • Alloy Products Company

  • C Y R O Industries

  • Sanford Sheet Plant

  • American Cyanamid Company

  • Sanford Mills

Searsport:

  • Chemitron Corp

  • Ohemetron Corp

  • Northern Chemical Industries Inc.

W

Waterville:

  • Chinet Company

  • Hollingsworth & Whitney Company

  • Keyes Fibre Company

  • Maine Central Railroad Company

  • M.C.A.

  • Colby College

  • International Paper

  • Lockwood Company

  • Mt Mercy Academy

Westbrook:

  • Blue Rock Quarry

  • Northeastern Paving Corp

  • Sappi Fine Papers

  • Cumberland Mills

  • D. Warren Company

  • Scott Paper Company

Wiscasset:

  • Central Maine Power Powerhouse

  • Maine Yankee Atomic Power Station

  • Wiscasset Steam Plant

  • FPL Energy Mason LLC

  • Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant

Woodland:

  • Georgia Pacific Corporation

  • Georgia Pacific St. Croix

  • Georgia Pacific Paper Mill

  • Croix Paper Company

Y

Yarmouth:

  • Central Maine Power Company

  • F. Wyman Power Station

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We’ve recovered hundreds of millions in verdicts, settlements, and payouts for clients affected by asbestos-related illnesses. Whether your case goes to court or is resolved before trial, our goal is the same: to win the maximum compensation possible for you and your family.

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    $7.9 Million

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