Editing WR Grace Trust (section)

== Which Occupations and Exposures Qualify for W.R. Grace Claims? ==

W.R. Grace exposure occurred through multiple pathways beyond traditional industrial occupations.

=== Occupational Exposure ===

'''Mining and Processing:'''
* Libby, Montana mine workers
* Vermiculite processing facility employees
* Transportation and shipping workers

'''Construction Trades:'''
* [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma/exposed-occupations/shipyard-workers/ Insulation installers]
* General contractors
* Renovation and remodeling workers
* Demolition workers

'''Building Maintenance:'''
* Facility maintenance workers
* HVAC technicians
* Property managers

=== Residential and Community Exposure ===

'''Homeowner Exposure:'''
* DIY installation of Zonolite attic insulation
* Disturbance of existing Zonolite during renovations
* Living in homes with deteriorating Zonolite

'''Libby Community Exposure:'''
* Residents exposed through environmental contamination
* Family members of mine workers (secondary exposure)
* Children who played in contaminated areas
* Anyone who lived in Libby during mine operation

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| style="padding:15px; color:#004085;" | '''ℹ️ EPA Zonolite Attic Insulation Program:''' The EPA established the [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/exposure-locations/asbestos-in-the-home/ Zonolite Attic Insulation (ZAI) Trust] to help homeowners address Zonolite contamination. This is separate from the W.R. Grace asbestos personal injury trust for disease victims.
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