Aircraft Production Worker
Aircraft production workers are among the people involved in the aerospace industries that may have been affected by asbestos exposure and the resulting health problems including mesothelioma cancer. The majority of these exposures occurred between World War II and 1980. It was during this time that asbestos was used in various airplane parts that had the potential to expose workers during the building and ongoing maintenance of the planes.
Aircraft Production Workers at High Risk for Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma
Aircraft production workers are at a high risk for the health issues associated with asbestos exposure because, in the past, a number of airplane parts had asbestos components. Asbestos-containing products can release dust into the air when disturbed, which when inhaled can lead to a number of health problems including asbestosis and the following cancers: mesothelioma, lung, esophageal, gastrointestinal, laryngeal, and pharyngeal. Unfortunately, these asbestos exposures due to airplane parts could have been prevented if workers had simply been given the proper training and safety equipment.
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Asbestos Products in the Aerospace Industry
Asbestos was used in planes primarily because of its resistance to friction and heat, but also for its resistance to chemical and electrical damage, sound absorption and tensile strength. The areas of the plane which potentially contained asbestos included the brakes, insulation, glues, and epoxies. Asbestos was added to epoxies and glues for various airplane parts because it strengthened those items. Installing these various asbestos containing aircraft parts had the potential to release the deadly fibers.
As with most occupational asbestos exposures, the on-site workers are not the only people at risk for asbestosis, mesothelioma, and the other health risks. Aerospace workers often returned to their homes and families covered in asbestos fibers, putting both family and friends at risk.
Were You Exposed to Asbestos Working as an Aircraft Production Worker? A Mesothelioma Attorney May be Able to Help
It is recommended that people who have spent a significant period of time working as aircraft production workers get a full physical evaluation by a medical doctor. Mesothelioma, a rare, aggressive, and currently incurable cancer caused by asbestos exposure, often takes 15-40 years to manifest and victims average only one year of life after diagnosis. Thus, it is important to catch the disease in its early stages. At-risk workers should pay close attention to any mesothelioma symptoms which include fluid in the lungs, chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and fatigue.
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and believe you were exposed to asbestos over the course of your aerospace career, contact a mesothelioma attorney to get the financial compensation you may deserve. To learn more about your legal options and using a mesothelioma attorney, please contact us for a free case evaluation.