Insulators (Asbestos Workers) Mesothelioma in New Jersey
New Jersey insulators (HFIAW Asbestos Workers Local 32) were subjects of the 1964 Selikoff studies showing 5-10× elevated mesothelioma rates. NJ insulators worked Bayway Refinery, NJ chemical corridor, and shipyard insulation — the highest-mortality occupation in NJ.
Insulators (Asbestos Workers) in New Jersey
New Jersey insulators (HFIAW Asbestos Workers Local 32) were subjects of the 1964 Selikoff studies showing 5-10× elevated mesothelioma rates. NJ insulators worked Bayway Refinery, NJ chemical corridor, and shipyard insulation — the highest-mortality occupation in NJ.
Compensation Tracks Available
Three parallel tracks: (1) lawsuits — settlements average $1.0–$1.4 million; (2) trust fund claims (60+ trusts hold over $30 billion); (3) VA benefits for veterans (mesothelioma rated 100%).
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Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.