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

	Cement masons—including concrete finishers, cement finishers, and plasterers working with cementitious materials—experienced significant asbestos exposure from asbestos cement (AC) products used extensively in construction from the 1930s through 1980.<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> A NIOSH-sponsored mortality study of unionized construction plasterers and cement masons documented a proportionate cancer mortality ratio (PCMR) of '''133 for stomach cancer'''—a 33% elevation above expected rates that reflects occupational exposure to asbestos-containing materials.<ref name="mlc-construction">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/occupations/asbestos-and-construction-workers/ Asbestos and Construction Workers] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref> Asbestos cement pipes contained '''10-15% asbestos''', while AC roofing and siding sheets contained '''5-15% asbestos'''—products that released fibers when cut, drilled, or broken. Major manufacturers including Johns-Manville, CertainTeed, and Keasbey & Mattison produced hundreds of millions of square feet of asbestos cement products installed throughout American infrastructure. Cement masons now qualify for compensation through more than 60 bankruptcy trusts holding over $30 billion.<ref name="dandell-trusts">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-asbestos-trust-fund-payouts/ Mesothelioma and Asbestos Trust Fund Payouts Guide] - Danziger & De Llano</ref>		Cement masons—including concrete finishers, cement finishers, and plasterers working with cementitious materials—experienced significant asbestos exposure from asbestos cement (AC) products used extensively in construction from the 1930s through 1980.<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> A NIOSH-sponsored mortality study of unionized construction plasterers and cement masons documented a proportionate cancer mortality ratio (PCMR) of '''133 for stomach cancer'''—a 33% elevation above expected rates that reflects occupational exposure to asbestos-containing materials.<ref name="mlc-construction">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/occupations/asbestos-and-construction-workers/ Asbestos and Construction Workers] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref> Asbestos cement pipes contained '''10-15% asbestos''', while AC roofing and siding sheets contained '''5-15% asbestos'''—products that released fibers when cut, drilled, or broken. Major manufacturers including Johns-Manville, CertainTeed, and Keasbey & Mattison produced hundreds of millions of square feet of asbestos cement products installed throughout American infrastructure. Cement masons now qualify for compensation through more than 60 [[Asbestos Trust Funds\|bankruptcy trusts]] holding over $30 billion.<ref name="dandell-trusts">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-asbestos-trust-fund-payouts/ Mesothelioma and Asbestos Trust Fund Payouts Guide] - Danziger & De Llano</ref>

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	\| style="padding:15px; color:#856404;" \| '''⚠ Latency Period Warning:''' The 47.8-year average latency period means cement masons exposed during the 1970s are being diagnosed with mesothelioma now in 2026. Workers exposed during the 1960s peak AC product installation era may still develop disease in coming years. If you worked as a cement mason before 1980 and experience breathing difficulties, persistent cough, or abdominal symptoms, seek medical evaluation immediately.		\| style="padding:15px; color:#856404;" \| '''⚠ Latency Period Warning:''' The 47.8-year average latency period means cement masons exposed during the 1970s are being diagnosed with [[Mesothelioma Types\|mesothelioma]] now in 2026. Workers exposed during the 1960s peak AC product installation era may still develop disease in coming years. Related construction finishing trades including [[Plasterers]], [[Bricklayers]], and [[Tile Setters]] faced similar exposure timelines. If you worked as a cement mason before 1980 and experience breathing difficulties, persistent cough, or abdominal symptoms, seek medical evaluation at a [[Mesothelioma Treatment Centers\|specialized treatment center]] immediately.
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	Working on construction sites alongside other trades contributed additional exposure:		Working on construction sites alongside other trades contributed additional exposure:
	* Insulators applying pipe and equipment insulation		* [[Insulation Workers\|Insulators]] applying pipe and equipment insulation
	* Pipefitters cutting and joining asbestos-insulated pipe		* [[Plumbers and Pipefitters\|Pipefitters]] cutting and joining asbestos-insulated pipe
	* Electricians working with asbestos wire insulation		* [[Electricians]] working with asbestos wire insulation
	* Demolition crews removing asbestos materials		* [[Demolition Workers\|Demolition crews]] removing asbestos materials

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	\| Johns-Manville Trust \|\| Transite pipe, sheets, shingles \|\| $7,000 - $350,000+		\| [[Johns Manville Trust\|Johns-Manville Trust]] \|\| Transite pipe, sheets, shingles \|\| $7,000 - $350,000+
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	\| Celotex Trust \|\| Building boards, roofing products \|\| $4,000 - $160,000+		\| Celotex Trust \|\| Building boards, roofing products \|\| $4,000 - $160,000+
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	\| National Gypsum Trust \|\| Building materials, compounds \|\| $2,500 - $100,000+		\| National Gypsum Trust \|\| Building materials, compounds \|\| $2,500 - $100,000+
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	\| Owens Corning/Fibreboard Trust \|\| Building and insulation products \|\| $4,000 - $200,000+		\| [[Owens Corning Trust\|Owens Corning/Fibreboard Trust]] \|\| Building and insulation products \|\| $4,000 - $200,000+
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	If you worked as a cement mason, concrete finisher, or cement finisher before 1980 and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or asbestos-related lung cancer, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. Asbestos cement products like Transite pipe and Colorbestos siding contained hazardous asbestos that manufacturers failed to adequately warn workers about.		If you worked as a cement mason, concrete finisher, or cement finisher before 1980 and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or asbestos-related lung cancer, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. Asbestos cement products like Transite pipe and Colorbestos siding contained hazardous asbestos that manufacturers failed to adequately warn workers about.

	'''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=Cement Masons & Asbestos Exposure: Mesothelioma Risks & Compensation
|description=Cement Masons faced asbestos exposure risks. Learn about mesothelioma compensation options and legal rights for affected workers.
|keywords=cement masons, 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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== About Cement Masons ==

This page will provide comprehensive information about cement masons 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 cement additives and finishing materials'''
* Peak exposure era: 1940-1980
* Primary products: cement additives, concrete products, finishing compounds
* '''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 cement mason, 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;" \| Cement Masons Asbestos Exposure		! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; font-size:1.1em; text-align:center;" \| Cement Masons [[Asbestos Exposure]]
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	== Executive Summary ==		== Executive Summary ==

	Cement masons—including concrete finishers, cement finishers, and plasterers working with cementitious materials—experienced significant asbestos exposure from asbestos cement (AC) products used extensively in construction from the 1930s through 1980.<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> A NIOSH-sponsored mortality study of unionized construction plasterers and cement masons documented a proportionate cancer mortality ratio (PCMR) of '''133 for stomach cancer'''—a 33% elevation above expected rates that reflects occupational exposure to asbestos-containing materials.<ref name="mlc-construction">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/occupations/asbestos-and-construction-workers/ Asbestos and Construction Workers] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref> Asbestos cement pipes contained '''10-15% asbestos''', while AC roofing and siding sheets contained '''5-15% asbestos'''—products that released fibers when cut, drilled, or broken. Major manufacturers including Johns-Manville, CertainTeed, and Keasbey & Mattison produced hundreds of millions of square feet of asbestos cement products installed throughout American infrastructure. Cement masons now qualify for compensation through more than 60 [[Asbestos Trust Funds\|bankruptcy trusts]] holding over $30 billion.<ref name="dandell-trusts">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-asbestos-trust-fund-payouts/ Mesothelioma and Asbestos Trust Fund Payouts Guide] - Danziger & De Llano</ref>		Cement masons—including concrete finishers, cement finishers, and plasterers working with cementitious materials—experienced significant asbestos exposure from asbestos cement (AC) products used extensively in construction from the 1930s through 1980.<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> A NIOSH-sponsored mortality study of unionized construction plasterers and cement masons documented a proportionate cancer mortality ratio (PCMR) of '''133 for stomach cancer'''—a 33% elevation above expected rates that reflects occupational exposure to asbestos-containing materials.<ref name="mlc-construction">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/occupations/asbestos-and-construction-workers/ Asbestos and Construction Workers] - Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref> Asbestos cement pipes contained '''10-15% asbestos''', while AC roofing and siding sheets contained '''5-15% asbestos'''—products that released fibers when cut, drilled, or broken. Major manufacturers including [[Johns-Manville]], CertainTeed, and Keasbey & Mattison produced hundreds of millions of square feet of asbestos cement products installed throughout American infrastructure. Cement masons now qualify for compensation through more than 60 [[Asbestos Trust Funds\|bankruptcy trusts]] holding over $30 billion.<ref name="dandell-trusts">[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-asbestos-trust-fund-payouts/ Mesothelioma and Asbestos Trust Fund Payouts Guide] - Danziger & De Llano</ref>

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	* '''Major Manufacturers:''' Johns-Manville, CertainTeed, Keasbey & Mattison, Eternit		* '''Major Manufacturers:''' Johns-Manville, CertainTeed, Keasbey & Mattison, Eternit
	* '''Product Trade Names:''' Transite (pipes, sheets), Colorbestos (siding), Eternit (roofing)		* '''Product Trade Names:''' Transite (pipes, sheets), Colorbestos (siding), Eternit (roofing)
	* '''Construction Sector Cases:''' 3,574 mesothelioma cases with "certain" occupational exposure (Italian Registry)		* '''Construction Sector Cases:''' 3,574 [[Mesothelioma\|mesothelioma]] cases with "certain" occupational exposure (Italian Registry)
	* '''Mean Latency Period:''' 47.8 years from first exposure to diagnosis		* '''Mean Latency Period:''' 47.8 years from first exposure to diagnosis
	* '''Current Risk:''' Legacy AC products remain in millions of buildings requiring renovation/demolition		* '''Current Risk:''' Legacy AC products remain in millions of buildings requiring renovation/demolition
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	=== Italian National Mesothelioma Registry Data ===		=== Italian National Mesothelioma Registry Data ===

	The Italian National Mesothelioma Registry documented the construction sector as a primary source of occupational asbestos exposure:		The Italian National Mesothelioma Registry documented the construction sector as a primary source of [[Occupational Asbestos Exposure\|occupational asbestos exposure]]:

	* '''3,574 mesothelioma cases''' with "certain" occupational exposure in construction (1993-2018)		* '''3,574 mesothelioma cases''' with "certain" occupational exposure in construction (1993-2018)
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	* '''$7.3 million''' - School construction asbestos exposure		* '''$7.3 million''' - School construction asbestos exposure

	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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	* '''NIOSH Study Finding:''' Proportionate cancer mortality ratio (PCMR) of 133 for stomach cancer—33% elevated risk		* '''NIOSH Study Finding:''' Proportionate cancer mortality ratio (PCMR) of 133 for stomach cancer—33% elevated risk
	* '''Study Population:''' Unionized construction plasterers and cement masons followed through mortality analysis		* '''Study Population:''' Unionized construction plasterers and cement masons followed through mortality analysis
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	'''Fiber release occurred during fabrication work.''' While intact asbestos cement products are relatively stable, the cutting, drilling, sawing, and breaking required during installation released substantial quantities of respirable asbestos fibers. Cement masons performing these operations without respiratory protection accumulated significant exposure over working careers.		'''Fiber release occurred during fabrication work.''' While intact asbestos cement products are relatively stable, the cutting, drilling, sawing, and breaking required during installation released substantial quantities of respirable asbestos fibers. Cement masons performing these operations without respiratory protection accumulated significant exposure over working careers.

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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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	! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; font-size:1.1em; text-align:center;" \| Cement Masons Asbestos Exposure		! colspan="2" style="background:#1a5276; color:white; padding:12px; font-size:1.1em; text-align:center;" \| Cement Masons Asbestos Exposure
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	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| '''Moderate-High'''		\| style="padding:10px; background:#ffffff; color:#333; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| '''Moderate-High'''
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Stomach Cancer PCMR		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; color:#333; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| Stomach Cancer PCMR
	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| '''133''' (33% elevated)		\| style="padding:10px; background:#ffffff; color:#333; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| '''133''' (33% elevated)
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	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| '''10-15%''' asbestos		\| style="padding:10px; background:#ffffff; color:#333; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| '''10-15%''' asbestos
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| AC Sheet Content		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; color:#333; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| AC Sheet Content
	\| style="padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| '''5-15%''' asbestos		\| style="padding:10px; background:#ffffff; color:#333; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| '''5-15%''' asbestos
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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;" \| 1930-1980		\| style="padding:10px; background:#ffffff; color:#333; border-bottom:1px solid #dee2e6;" \| 1930-1980
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	\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa;" \| Trust Funds		\| style="padding:10px; font-weight:bold; background:#f8f9fa; color:#333;" \| Trust Funds
	\| style="padding:10px;" \| $30+ Billion (60+ funds)		\| style="padding:10px; background:#ffffff; color:#333;" \| $30+ Billion (60+ funds)
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