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	== Executive Summary ==		== Executive Summary ==

	Bricklayers—particularly those who performed refractory work in steel mills, foundries, power plants, and industrial facilities—experienced some of the most intense asbestos exposures of any construction trade.<ref name="dandell-construction">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-diagnosis/mesothelioma-risk-shipyard-oil-construction-workers-most-at-risk/ Mesothelioma Risk: Shipyard, Oil & Construction Workers Most at Risk] - Danziger & De Llano</ref> An Italian epidemiological study analyzing 988 mesothelioma cases documented an odds ratio of '''7.05 for bricklayers'''—meaning these workers faced more than '''seven times''' the expected mesothelioma rate.<ref name="mlc-construction">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/occupations/asbestos-and-construction-workers/ Asbestos and Construction Workers] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref> Fire bricks used to line furnaces, kilns, and boilers contained '''up to 80% asbestos''' in specialized formulations, while refractory cements and mortars incorporated substantial asbestos content for heat resistance. Danish workplace monitoring documented airborne fiber concentrations ranging from '''0.003 to 35 f/cc'''—with peak exposures '''350 times''' the current OSHA limit of 0.1 f/cc.<ref name="dandell-trusts">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-asbestos-trust-fund-payouts/ Mesothelioma and Asbestos Trust Fund Payouts Guide] - Danziger & De Llano</ref> Major refractory manufacturers including A.P. Green, Harbison-Walker, and Kaiser Aluminum produced asbestos-containing products used by bricklayers for decades. Compensation is available through more than 60 bankruptcy trusts holding over $30 billion.		Bricklayers—particularly those who performed refractory work in steel mills, foundries, power plants, and industrial facilities—experienced some of the most intense asbestos exposures of any construction trade.<ref name="dandell-construction">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-diagnosis/mesothelioma-risk-shipyard-oil-construction-workers-most-at-risk/ Mesothelioma Risk: Shipyard, Oil & Construction Workers Most at Risk] - Danziger & De Llano</ref> An Italian epidemiological study analyzing 988 mesothelioma cases documented an odds ratio of '''7.05 for bricklayers'''—meaning these workers faced more than '''seven times''' the expected mesothelioma rate.<ref name="mlc-construction">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/occupations/asbestos-and-construction-workers/ Asbestos and Construction Workers] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref> Fire bricks used to line furnaces, kilns, and boilers contained '''up to 80% asbestos''' in specialized formulations, while refractory cements and mortars incorporated substantial asbestos content for heat resistance. Danish workplace monitoring documented airborne fiber concentrations ranging from '''0.003 to 35 f/cc'''—with peak exposures '''350 times''' the current OSHA limit of 0.1 f/cc.<ref name="dandell-trusts">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-asbestos-trust-fund-payouts/ Mesothelioma and Asbestos Trust Fund Payouts Guide] - Danziger & De Llano</ref> Major refractory manufacturers including A.P. Green, Harbison-Walker, and Kaiser Aluminum produced asbestos-containing products used by bricklayers for decades. Compensation is available through more than 60 [[Asbestos Trust Funds\|bankruptcy trusts]] holding over $30 billion.

	== Key Facts ==		== Key Facts ==
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	\| style="padding:15px; color:#856404;" \| '''⚠ Latency Period Warning:''' The 47.8-year average latency period means bricklayers exposed during the 1970s are being diagnosed with mesothelioma now in 2026. Workers exposed during the 1960s peak industrial era may still develop disease in coming years. If you worked as a bricklayer before 1980 and experience breathing difficulties or chest pain, seek medical evaluation immediately.		\| style="padding:15px; color:#856404;" \| '''⚠ Latency Period Warning:''' The 47.8-year average latency period means bricklayers exposed during the 1970s are being diagnosed with [[Mesothelioma Types\|mesothelioma]] now in 2026. Workers exposed during the 1960s peak industrial era may still develop disease in coming years. Related construction finishing trades including [[Plasterers]], [[Cement Masons]], and [[Tile Setters]] faced similar exposure timelines. If you worked as a bricklayer before 1980 and experience breathing difficulties or chest pain, seek medical evaluation at a [[Mesothelioma Treatment Centers\|specialized treatment center]] immediately.
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	=== Bystander Exposure ===		=== Bystander Exposure ===

	Working alongside other trades in industrial facilities contributed additional exposure beyond refractory-specific sources. Steel mill and power plant environments exposed bricklayers to asbestos released by insulators, pipefitters, and other workers handling asbestos materials.<ref name="mlc-insulation">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/occupations/asbestos-and-insulation-workers/ Asbestos and Insulation Workers] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		Working alongside other trades in industrial facilities contributed additional exposure beyond refractory-specific sources. [[Steel Mill Workers\|Steel mill]] and [[Power Plant Workers\|power plant]] environments exposed bricklayers to asbestos released by [[Insulation Workers\|insulators]], [[Plumbers and Pipefitters\|pipefitters]], and other workers handling asbestos materials.<ref name="mlc-insulation">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/occupations/asbestos-and-insulation-workers/ Asbestos and Insulation Workers] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>

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	* '''Coke ovens:''' Coal-to-coke conversion furnaces		* '''Coke ovens:''' Coal-to-coke conversion furnaces

	Major steel companies including U.S. Steel, Bethlehem Steel, and Republic Steel employed refractory bricklayers for continuous maintenance and relining operations.<ref name="mlc-us-steel">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/judge-denies-u-s-steels-request-to-move-mesothelioma-case-from-new-york-courts/ Judge Keeps Mesothelioma Lawsuit Against U.S. Steel] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		Major steel companies including U.S. Steel, [[Bethlehem Shipbuilding\|Bethlehem Steel]], and Republic Steel employed refractory bricklayers for continuous maintenance and relining operations.<ref name="mlc-us-steel">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/judge-denies-u-s-steels-request-to-move-mesothelioma-case-from-new-york-courts/ Judge Keeps Mesothelioma Lawsuit Against U.S. Steel] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>

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	If you worked as a bricklayer—particularly in steel mills, foundries, power plants, or other industrial facilities—before 1980 and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or asbestos-related lung cancer, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. The OR of 7.05 documents that bricklayers faced extreme mesothelioma risk from asbestos-containing fire bricks and refractory materials.		If you worked as a bricklayer—particularly in steel mills, foundries, power plants, or other industrial facilities—before 1980 and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or asbestos-related lung cancer, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. The OR of 7.05 documents that bricklayers faced extreme mesothelioma risk from asbestos-containing fire bricks and refractory materials.

	'''Time limits apply to mesothelioma claims.''' Statutes of limitations vary by state, with some allowing only 1-2 years from diagnosis. Texas allows 2 years from diagnosis or discovery of asbestos-related disease.		'''Time limits apply to mesothelioma claims.''' [[Statute of Limitations\|Statutes of limitations]] vary by state, with some allowing only 1-2 years from diagnosis. Texas allows 2 years from diagnosis or discovery of asbestos-related disease.

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|title=Bricklayers & Asbestos Exposure: Mesothelioma Risks & Compensation
|description=Bricklayers faced asbestos exposure risks. Learn about mesothelioma compensation options and legal rights for affected workers.
|keywords=bricklayers, mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, occupational exposure, asbestos compensation, workers compensation
|author=Rod De Llano, Founding Partner, Danziger & De Llano
|published_time=2026-01-15
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| style="padding:15px; color:#856404;" | '''Page Under Development''' - This page is being expanded with comprehensive information. Full content coming soon. For immediate assistance, call '''(866) 222-9990'''.
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== About Bricklayers ==

This page will provide comprehensive information about bricklayers and asbestos exposure, including exposure history, health risks, and compensation options available to affected workers and their families.

== Key Facts ==

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* '''Exposed through mortar, refractory materials, and insulation'''
* Peak exposure era: 1940-1980
* Primary products: refractory cement, mortar additives, furnace linings, firebrick
* '''Trust Funds Available:''' 60+ active trusts hold over $30 billion for asbestos victims
* '''Legal Help:''' Experienced mesothelioma attorneys can help recover compensation
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== Compensation Options ==

Workers exposed to asbestos may be eligible for multiple forms of compensation:

* '''Asbestos Trust Funds''' - Over 60 active trusts with $30+ billion available
* '''Personal Injury Lawsuits''' - Against companies that manufactured or used asbestos products
* '''Veterans Benefits''' - VA disability compensation for service-related exposure
* '''Workers' Compensation''' - State programs for occupational illness

== Related Resources ==

* [[Occupational_Exposure_Index|Occupational Exposure Index]]
* [[Asbestos_Trust_Funds|Asbestos Trust Funds]]
* [[Veterans_Benefits|Veterans Benefits]]

== Get Help Today ==

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| style="padding:15px; color:#155724;" | '''Free Case Evaluation''' - If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos as a bricklayer, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Call '''(866) 222-9990''' for a free, confidential consultation with experienced mesothelioma attorneys.
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== References ==

<references />

[[Category:Mesothelioma]]
[[Category:Occupation]]
[[Category:Asbestos Exposure]]

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	! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; font-size:1.1em; text-align:center;" \| Bricklayers Asbestos Exposure		! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; font-size:1.1em; text-align:center;" \| Bricklayers [[Asbestos Exposure]]
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	=== Lung Cancer Risk: OR 1.78 ===		=== Lung Cancer Risk: OR 1.78 ===

	Studies of construction bricklayers and masons documented lung cancer odds ratios of '''1.78 (95% CI 1.44-2.20)''', indicating 78% elevated lung cancer risk compared to unexposed populations. This excess risk persisted after controlling for smoking, confirming occupational asbestos exposure as a contributing factor independent of tobacco use.<ref name="mlc-lung-cancer">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/diseases/lung-cancer/ Asbestos Lung Cancer] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		Studies of construction bricklayers and masons documented lung cancer odds ratios of '''1.78 (95% CI 1.44-2.20)''', indicating 78% elevated lung cancer risk compared to unexposed populations. This excess risk persisted after controlling for smoking, confirming [[Occupational Asbestos Exposure\|occupational asbestos exposure]] as a contributing factor independent of tobacco use.<ref name="mlc-lung-cancer">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/diseases/lung-cancer/ Asbestos Lung Cancer] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>

	=== Italian National Mesothelioma Registry ===		=== Italian National Mesothelioma Registry ===
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	* '''$20 million''' - Missouri mesothelioma verdict upheld		* '''$20 million''' - Missouri mesothelioma verdict upheld

	Average mesothelioma settlements for construction workers range from '''$1 million to $1.4 million'''.<ref name="mlc-verdict">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/long-ago-construction-project-leads-to-mesothelioma-diagnosis-7-3-million-damages-award/ Construction Asbestos Exposure Leads to $7.3M Verdict] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		Average [[Mesothelioma Settlements\|mesothelioma settlements]] for construction workers range from '''$1 million to $1.4 million'''.<ref name="mlc-verdict">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/long-ago-construction-project-leads-to-mesothelioma-diagnosis-7-3-million-damages-award/ Construction Asbestos Exposure Leads to $7.3M Verdict] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>

	=== Wrongful Death Claims ===		=== Wrongful Death Claims ===

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	* '''Mesothelioma Odds Ratio:''' 7.05 in Italian study of 988 cases—bricklayers faced 7x expected mesothelioma risk		* '''Mesothelioma Odds Ratio:''' 7.05 in Italian study of 988 cases—bricklayers faced 7x expected mesothelioma risk
	* '''Lung Cancer Odds Ratio:''' 1.78 (95% CI 1.44-2.20)—78% elevated lung cancer risk		* '''Lung Cancer Odds Ratio:''' 1.78 (95% CI 1.44-2.20)—78% elevated lung cancer risk
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	* Renovation of industrial buildings with refractory linings<ref name="dandell-compensation">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-compensation/ Mesothelioma Compensation] - Danziger & De Llano</ref>		* Renovation of industrial buildings with refractory linings<ref name="dandell-compensation">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-compensation/ Mesothelioma Compensation] - Danziger & De Llano</ref>

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	Even construction bricklayers working outside industrial settings encountered asbestos in standard mortar formulations used for residential and commercial masonry.<ref name="meso-net-cement-plant">[https://mesothelioma.net/cement-plant-workers-and-asbestos-exposure/ Cement Plant Workers & Asbestos] - Mesothelioma.net</ref>		Even construction bricklayers working outside industrial settings encountered asbestos in standard mortar formulations used for residential and commercial masonry.<ref name="meso-net-cement-plant">[https://mesothelioma.net/cement-plant-workers-and-asbestos-exposure/ Cement Plant Workers & Asbestos] - Mesothelioma.net</ref>

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	* Funeral and burial expenses<ref name="dandell-death-claims">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/asbestos-claims-after-death/ How to Claim Asbestos Payouts After a Death] - Danziger & De Llano</ref>		* Funeral and burial expenses<ref name="dandell-death-claims">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/asbestos-claims-after-death/ How to Claim Asbestos Payouts After a Death] - Danziger & De Llano</ref>

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	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| '''Extreme'''		\| style="padding:10px; background:#ffffff; color:#333; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| '''Extreme'''
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Peak Exposure Era		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; color:#333; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Peak Exposure Era
	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| 1920-1980		\| style="padding:10px; background:#ffffff; color:#333; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| 1920-1980
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Trust Funds Available		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; color:#333; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Trust Funds Available
	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| $30+ Billion (60+ funds)		\| style="padding:10px; background:#ffffff; color:#333; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| $30+ Billion (60+ funds)
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa;" \| Fire Brick Content		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; color:#333;" \| Fire Brick Content
	\| style="padding:10px;" \| Up to 80% asbestos		\| style="padding:10px; background:#ffffff; color:#333;" \| Up to 80% asbestos
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