Mesothelioma Lawyer for Iron Workers
Iron workers erecting structural steel on commercial buildings worked alongside crews spraying asbestos-containing fireproofing (Monokote, Cafco, Limpet) onto every steel beam through the 1973 spray-asbestos ban. Iron workers were heavily exposed to airborne fibers during and after spray application.
Iron Workers and Spray-On Asbestos Fireproofing
From the 1950s through 1973, structural steel on virtually every commercial high-rise in America was sprayed with asbestos-containing fireproofing — Monokote (W.R. Grace), Cafco, Limpet, and other products. The original World Trade Center towers, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and dozens of landmark skyscrapers used asbestos fireproofing extensively. Iron workers erected the steel and worked alongside (or before) the spray crews — heavy bystander exposure was constant.
Even after the 1973 EPA ban on spray-asbestos, iron workers performing demolition or renovation of pre-1973 buildings continue to be exposed to legacy asbestos.
Common Employers — Iron Worker Asbestos Exposure
- Bechtel
- Tutor Perini
- Skanska
- Turner Construction
- Whiting-Turner
- Local iron worker contractors
Common Asbestos-Containing Products Encountered
- Monokote spray asbestos fireproofing (W.R. Grace)
- Cafco asbestos fireproofing
- Limpet asbestos cement
- Asbestos welding rods + blankets
- Asbestos in adjacent trades work
Top States for Iron Worker Mesothelioma Claims
- New York (skyscraper construction)
- California (LA + SF construction)
- Illinois (Chicago skyscrapers)
- Texas (Houston + Dallas commercial construction)
- Pennsylvania
- Massachusetts
Asbestos Trust Funds Available to Iron Worker Claimants
The following asbestos trust funds typically pay claims to iron workers with documented work history and mesothelioma diagnosis. Most claimants qualify for 8–15 trust funds simultaneously.
- W.R. Grace Asbestos Trust (Monokote manufacturer)
- Manville Trust
- Owens Corning Trust
- USG Trust
- Celotex Trust
VA Disability Eligibility
Generally not applicable.
How Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm Helps Iron Workers
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents iron workers nationwide who developed mesothelioma from documented occupational asbestos exposure. Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience and have recovered more than $2 billion for clients. We pursue all available compensation tracks: trust fund claims, lawsuits against asbestos product manufacturers, and (where applicable) FELA claims for railroad workers or VA disability for veterans.
Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.
Frequently Asked Questions — Iron Worker Mesothelioma Claims
I worked iron in NYC in the 1960s-70s. Can I file?
Yes. NYC iron workers from the 1950s-1973 era worked on skyscrapers sprayed with asbestos Monokote / Cafco fireproofing. Heavy bystander exposure documented. W.R. Grace Asbestos Trust (Monokote manufacturer) typically pays significant claims to iron workers, plus Manville and other trusts.
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