Anaheim Asbestos Exposure Sites and Mesothelioma Hotspots

In Anaheim and across Southern California, countless hardworking individuals are unknowingly being exposed to a silent killer on a daily basis - asbestos. This toxic mineral was widely used for decades in construction, manufacturing, and many industrial applications due to its heat-resistant properties. However, we now know that inhaling asbestos fibers can lead to devastating diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis years or even decades later. At Throneberry Law Group, we are committed to fighting for victims and families who are suffering due to the negligence of companies that exposed their workers and the public to asbestos. If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, know that you are not alone in this battle.

Many workers in Anaheim may be at risk of asbestos exposure on the job, especially at older industrial and commercial worksites. Some of the occupations and industries with higher risks include:

• Construction workers and tradespeople like electricians, pipefitters, drywallers, and roofers who work in older buildings
• Factory workers, especially those in the aerospace industry at sites like the former Boeing and Rockwell International plants
• Mechanics and auto repair workers who may encounter asbestos in brakes, clutches, and gaskets
• Firefighters exposed to asbestos fibers when responding to fires in older structures.\
• Shipyard and dockworkers at the nearby Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles
• Agricultural workers exposed to asbestos in older farm equipment and machinery
• Teachers, staff, and students in schools constructed before the 1980s that may contain asbestos insulation, floor tiles, and other building materials

While improved safety regulations have reduced asbestos use in recent years, the risk remains very real for many workers, especially those in professions that involve the disturbance of older asbestos-containing materials.

Some specific job sites and public places in and around Anaheim that have been linked to possible asbestos exposure include:

• Disneyland and the Disneyland Hotel, where asbestos was used in attraction buildings and renovations up until the late 1970s
• The former Autonetics/Rockwell/Boeing facility on East Orangewood Ave, which used asbestos extensively and has been the subject of workers' compensation claims
• Anaheim City Hall and Anaheim Police Headquarters, where asbestos abatement projects were conducted in recent years
• Anaheim Convention Center, built in 1967 when asbestos use was common in construction
• Anaheim Memorial Hospital, where nurses, staff, and patients may have been exposed to asbestos insulation and tiles
• The Aerojet facility in neighboring Fullerton, which was linked to asbestos concerns

Nearby petroleum refineries, power plants and oil drilling sites are also places where asbestos exposure has occurred over the years due to its use in heat-resistant gaskets, fireproofing spray, pipe insulation and other materials.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by asbestos exposure in Anaheim or the surrounding areas, do not wait to seek legal advice. Contact the dedicated Anaheim mesothelioma lawyers at Throneberry Law Group for a free consultation. We will treat you with compassion and respect while working tirelessly to hold asbestos companies accountable for the immense harm they have caused.