California Mesothelioma Victims

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Asbestos Exposure in California

Exposed to Asbestos at your Job?
Have you been wrongfully exposed to asbestos at your job? See a list with the most common jobs where exposure happened.
Asbestos Companies in CA
Asbestos companies need to follow certain rules and regulations and protect employees of asbestos exposure.
Asbestos Mines in California
See a list with asbestos mines through out California state. Have you worked in a mine and have health problems?
Buildings with Asbestos in CA
Older buildings may contain dangerous asbestos levels. See a list with the oldest buildings from California that could have exposed you to asbestos.
Schools with Asbestos in CA
See a list with the schools in California may contain asbestos. Stay informed about asbestos dangers!
California Asbestos Landfills
See a list with landfills containing asbestos throughout California. Landfills located close to residential areas may affect your health!
Naturally Occurring Asbestos in California Areas
Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that develops under certain conditions. See a list with all the areas and sites where asbestos is naturally occurring!

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Callous Attitude Leads to Asbestos Exposure for CA Teens

A group of teens being trained in construction by a now-closed non-profit agency in Merced called Firm Build may be at risk of developing mesothelioma from asbestos exposure during the training. Three California executives of Firm Build have been charged with child endangerment for the careless act that has made the teens susceptible to asbestos related diseases, including mesothelioma cancer

According to the Merced County District Attorney’s Office, the teens were sent by these executives in 2005 – 2006 to remove asbestos-containing products from old buildings. For this, they were only provided paper facemasks and hard hats that were not adequate protection for the dangerous task, reports Silicon Valley Mercury News. The disease has a long latency period, and it is not possible to ascertain the effect of the exposure at present.

Asbestos is known to cause mesothelioma, as well as asbestosis, lung cancer and other serious pulmonary problems. A large number of buildings exist that belong to the period when asbestos was a favored material for use in building construction owing to its low cost and fire retardant properties. Strict guidelines have been mandated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission for the type of protection required for asbestos removal, such as protective gear and respirators.

According to the Environmental Working Group, California has the largest number of asbestos-related deaths of any state because of the many state industries that used asbestos, such as shipyards, oil refineries, and power plants.