Listed as a Superfund cleanup site for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Hawaii became a site full of toxic materials including asbestos. The commonly used insulation was found in and around many parts of the…
Massachusetts has an immense tie to the history of asbestos in the United States, from initial mining of the naturally occurring material to an extensive list of sites where asbestos was used in manufacturing facilities, shipyards, Naval bases, and more.…
Nearly half the size of the continental U.S., the state of Alaska has been referred to as the final frontier in more ways than one. From its booming fishing industries to its extensive gold mining operations, the natural resources have…
As the automotive industry boomed across America, manufacturers and mechanics were constantly looking for cost effective, quality parts to build and maintain vehicles of all types from motorcycles and cars to busses and trucks. From the assembly lines of major…
From baby powder to blush, talcum powder has found a strong footing in the cosmetics industry thanks to its moisture-absorbing abilities. The benefits of talc help cut down on friction, allowing athletes, on-the-go individuals, and babies to all enjoy life…
Many of the men and women who help keep our lives running smoothly are or were formerly a part of labor unions across the country. Whether they be electricians with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, plumbers and steamfitters or…
From grand Redwood trees to sprawling vineyards and extensive beaches, California is home to many beautiful sites throughout the state. Booming industries have also made it a popular spot for people to establish companies and build their lives in the…
The price at the pumps today may be jarring, but if you worked for the oil industry up through 1980, there may be more jarring information in the paragraphs below. There’s been a longstanding history of asbestos within the petrochemical…
