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The Throneberry Law Group is located at 40 North Central Avenue, Suite 1400, Phoenix, Arizona and provides aggressive representation and compassionate support for individuals and families dealing with a diagnosis of mesothelioma in Arizona.
We Can Relate to What You're Going Through
Our principal attorney also has intimate knowledge of this devastating disease, from his proven advocacy on behalf of many clients and from the personal experience of his own father's death. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, our dedicated team is focused on helping victims and their loved ones across Arizona including Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale, Yuma, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Peoria and Tucson to name a few to recover compensation for mesothelioma or other asbestos disease.to recover compensation for mesothelioma or other asbestos related disease.
There are many at-risk occupations and work sites in Arizona where the risk of exposure to asbestos is quite high. These include power plants, factories, mills, railroads, construction sites, military bases and other building sites.
Power Plant Asbestos Exposure Risks in Arizona
The power plants with known asbestos exposure include:
- Aqua Fria Power Plant, Hayden
- Aqua Fria Powerhouse in Glendale
- Arizona Public Service Cholla Power Plant, Morenci
- Arizona Public Service Navaho Power Plant, Navajo Reservation
- Arizona Public Service Ocotillo Power Plant, Tempe
- Arizona Public Service Power Plant , St. Joseph
- Arizona Public Service Power Plant. Red Rock
- Arizona Public Service Saguaro Power Plant, Tucson
- Arizona Public Service Utility Power Plant, Red Rock, Arizona
- Arizona Public Service Utility Power Plant, Springerville
- Chandler Power Plant
- Cholla Power Plant in Joseph City
- Cochise Power Plant
- Kyrene Powerhouse in Tempe
- Laughlin Power Plant, Bullhead City
- Palo Verde Nuclear Plant, Phoenix
- Saguaro Power Plant, Tucson
- Salt River Power House in St. Johns
- Salt River Power Plant in Gilbert
- Salt River Power Plant, Glendale
- Salt River Project Powerhouse in Page
- Salt River Project Powerhouse, Phoenix
- Springerville Generating Station
- SRP Coronado Power Plant, St. Johns
- SRP Kyrene Power Plant, Tempe
- SRP Power Plant, Page
- Tucson Gas & Electric Company
- Tucson Gas, Irvington
- West Phoenix Power Plant, Phoenix
- Western Electric, Phoenix
- Yucca Power Plant, Yuma
Absestos containing insulation, for example was widely used during the construction of these plants. The likely exposure to asbestos occurred prior to the mid-80s as most power plants have conducted asbestos abatement programs.
Arizona Copper Mines and Mills Known for Asbestos Exposure
Arizona copper mines/mills and other mines in Arizona have used asbestos in the past. Even though most of the sites have been cleaned up by its owners, the damage, nevertheless, has been done. The asbestos exposure at the Arizona mines and copper mines/mills by their past and present workers place them at risk for developing malignant mesothelioma or an asbestos-related lung cancer. Arizona copper mines and mills known for asbestos include:
- San Manuel Copper Refinery, San Manuel
- Phelps Dodge in Douglas
- Kennecott Copper Mine in Hayden
- Phelps Dodge Copper Plant in Morenci
- Duval Mine, Mineral Rock
- Kennecott Copper Mine, Hayden
- Kennecott Copper Mine, Joseph City
- Magma Copper Company, Tucson
- Mineral Park Inc., Kingman
- Phelps Dodge Copper Plant, Morenci
- Phelps Dodge, Clifton
- Phelps Dodge, Flagstaff
- Morenci Copper Smelter
- Phelps Dodge Copper Smelter in Page, AZ.
Vermiculite Processing Plants resulting in Asbestos Exposure in Arizona
W.R. Grace/Solomon's Mines and Asbestos Exposure in Phoenix Arizona
The W.R.Grace/Solomon's Mines located in Phoenix processed asbestos-containing vermiculite from Libby, Montana between 1964 and 1992. The plant is still in operation today but processes vermiculite from safer sources. Those that were of risk to exposure to asbestos included those who not only worked at the site but also those who lived with the employees of Solomon's Mines. The neighborhood surrounding the site was also at-risk to exposure to asbestos due to the activities and the Solomon's Mines that released asbestos into the air.
Ari-Zonolite Plant and Asbestos Exposure in Glendale, Arizona
The Ari-Zonolite plant located in Glendale, Arizona also processed asbestos-containing vermiculite from Libby, Montana between approximately 1951 and 1964. As with Solomon's Mines, those that were at risk were the employees and families of the employees. The neighborhood surrounding the site was also at-risk for exposure to asbestos during the plants operation.
Asbestos Exposure Risks at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix and Other Military Facilities in Arizona
Luke Air Force Base located near Glendale in Phoenix, Arizona and the facilities were built prior to the 1980s. People living and working at the base prior to the 1980s could have been exposed to or came in direct contact with asbestos containing materials(ACMs). Others who may have been exposed to ACMs include those who built the facilities at Luke Air Force Base. The at-risk occupations include constructions workers, welders, electricians, maintenance technicians, plumbers, mechanics, HVAC technicians.
Other military facilities in Arizona with asbestos exposure risks include the Navajo Army Depot in Bellemont, AZ, Williams Air Force Base in Chandler, AZ and the Yuma Marine Corps Base in Yuma, AZ.
Arizona Railroad Workers Asbestos Exposure
Railroad companies used asbestos extensively to the detriment of its workers. Asbestos containing products in the rail road industry included boilers, brake shoes, gaskets, clutches, insulation, adhesives and clothing. As a result of the asbestos usage by the rail road companies, Arizona rail road workers at risk of developing malignant mesothelioma or an asbestos-related lung cancer. Arizona railroad companies with known asbestos usage include the Arizona Railroad Co. in San Manuel, AZ, the AT & SF Spur in Phoenix, AZ and the Santa Fe Peoria Track in Phoenix AZ.
Arizona Chemical Plant Asbestos Exposure
Another industry with a history of asbestos usage is chemical manufacturing. People exposed to asbestos at these chemical plants may be at risk of developing mesothelioma. A chemical plant in Arizona with known asbestos exposure includes the Southwestern Nitro Chemical Company in Chandler, AZ.
Residential and Other Sites for Asbestos Exposure Risks in Arizona
Individuals in Arizona may be exposed to asbestos while working at home with asbestos containing material (ACM). ACMs, for example, were used in the construction industry and a lot of construction materials in buildings and homes. ACM for construction material included wall board, insulation, ceiling and floor tiles to name a few. The problem arises during the renovation of older building and homes and the proper safety precautions are not in place to remove the ACMs
Sites identified in Arizona where workers have been exposed to asbestos include:
- Southwest Forest in Flagstaff
- Phoenix Civic Plaza
- Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix
- Valley Bank Building in Phoenix
- Arizona Bank in Phoenix
- University Of Arizona
- Civic Center, Phoenix
- Arizona State University, Phoenix
- Arizona State University, Tempe
- Asbestos Engineering & Supply, Phoenix
- FENCO, Phoenix
- Fiberglass Engineering & Supply, Phoenix
- General Electric Turbine, Chandler
- General Electric, Phoenix
- Lake Mead Project, Needles
- Lincoln Hospital, Phoenix
- Moly Plant, Kingman
- Motorola Plant, Phoenix
- Mountain Bell Telephone, Phoenix
- Owens Corning, Phoenix
- Safeway, Tempe
- Spreckles Sugar Plant, Chandler
- Victor Ruiz Fibers, Nogales
- Maricopa Medical Center
Still further, other former at-risk sites for asbestos exposure include the Seward Ships Drydock shipyard, Southwest Forest Industry Paper Mill in Snowflake, AZ and the Southwest Forest Industry Paper Mill in Gilbert, AZ.
Our lawyers will travel throughout Arizona to assist victims and families. We provide a free case evaluation and there are no attorney fees unless we trace the sources of asbestos exposure and hold those parties accountable for monetary damages.
We understand the medical urgency and the financial impact of mesothelioma, asbestosis or asbestos-related lung cancer. For experienced, personalized representation during this very trying time, call us at 888-356-0346 or contact us online for a free consultation.
