About Asbestos Exposure in Massachusetts

Thousands of workers in Massachusetts were exposed to asbestos at industrial facilities, construction sites, shipyards, power plants, and other workplaces throughout the 20th century. Many of these companies have been held liable for asbestos exposure in lawsuits and have established bankruptcy trusts to compensate victims.

If you or a loved one worked at any of the locations listed below and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may be eligible for compensation.

Exposure Sites by City

38 cities · 76 sites
A
  • Fulton Railing, Inc.
  • Essex Sand & Gravel
  • Philips Electronics North American Corporation
B
  • Narragansett High School
  • Eastern Refractories
  • AC Leathers
  • Arrow Packing Co.
  • Boston Latin School
  • Central Electric Power Cooperative
  • Coombs Electric
  • Endicott & Colby Temporaries
  • Goldsmith Leathers
  • Harbor Point Housing
  • Helco Electric
  • Lawrence Leathers Division of Swift & Company
  • S M Corporation
  • Stone & Webster Construction
  • VA Medical Center
C
  • Cambridge Hospital
  • Cambridge School
  • T B C I Corp.
  • New England Insulation
  • O'Connor Constructors, Inc.
  • Plymouth Rubber Plant
  • ASB of Portland, Inc.
D
  • Essex Sand and Gravel
  • Northeastern Drywall, Inc.
E
  • Bethlehem Steel
  • Bethlehem Steel Shipyard
  • Jefferson Construction
F
  • Foxboro Company
G
  • Thurstons Garage
I
  • Monsanto Company
J
  • Lemuel Shattuck Hospital
L
  • Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
  • G & D General Contractors, Inc.
  • George Moreau General Contract
  • Jo-Gal Shoe Company, Inc.
  • Lucien Garage
  • Northeast Aluminum, Inc.
  • Pelletier Home Improvement
  • Servco
  • Kimberly Clark Paper Mill
  • Mead Morart Mill
  • Southern Berkshire Welding
  • Industrial Welding, Inc.
  • Kimberly Clark Columbia Mill
  • D C Heath & Company
  • Martin Welding
  • Scannell Boiler Works
  • General Electric
M
  • Jean Pierre Construction
N
  • Greylock Mill
  • Anders Electronics
  • RCA Electronics
  • Eastern Refractories Company, Inc.
O
  • Abcock Borsig Power, Inc.
P
  • Chelsea Industries
  • Peabody Public Schools
Q
  • Bethlehem Steel
  • General Dynamics
S
  • Conrad Construction
  • Mead Laurel Mill
  • Mead Willow Mill
  • May Wells School
  • Burgers Package Store, Inc.
  • Liberty Ice & Fuel Co.
  • Manpower Inc. of Springfield
W
  • Wakefield Engineering
  • Hyperion Industries
  • Macalaster Scientific Corp.
  • Essex Sand and Gravel
  • VA Medical Center
  • Plastic Packaging Corp.
  • Strathmore Paper Co Corp.
  • BASF
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What to Do If You Worked at These Sites

If you worked at any facility listed above and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer, take these steps:

  1. Document your work history: Note dates, job duties, and specific locations where you worked
  2. Gather medical records: Obtain documentation of your diagnosis and treatment
  3. Consult a mesothelioma attorney: An experienced lawyer can identify all potential compensation sources
  4. File claims promptly: Statutes of limitations may limit your time to file

Compensation Options

Workers exposed to asbestos in Massachusetts may be eligible for compensation from multiple sources:

  • Asbestos Trust Funds: Many bankrupt asbestos companies have established trusts with billions in assets
  • Lawsuits: Claims against companies still in business that manufactured or used asbestos
  • VA Benefits: For veterans exposed during military service
  • Workers' Compensation: State programs for occupational exposure
Learn about legal options →