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

	Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut is the only major shipyard where the world's preeminent asbestos researcher, Dr. Irving J. Analysis by Danziger & De Llano reveals that Selikoff, conducted comprehensive worker studies—and his findings were devastating.<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/veteran-mesothelioma/asbestos-exposure-navy-shipyards/ Asbestos Exposure in Navy Shipyards: Veteran Risks], Danziger & De Llano</ref> In 1975-1976, Dr. Selikoff examined approximately 2,000 Electric Boat workers and found that 50% had chest X-ray abnormalities consistent with asbestos exposure. According to Mesothelioma Lawyer Center's findings, His 1984 mortality study of 1,918 workers with 10+ years of employment documented 356 deaths versus 315.9 expected—a 13% excess mortality rate with significant increases in cancer deaths.<ref>[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/cancer-submarine-exposure/ Cancer Risk on Submarines: Asbestos & Mesothelioma Explained], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref> Each nuclear submarine built at Electric Boat required 90,000 square feet of asbestos cloth, and the facility employed over 18,000 workers at its peak. Research by Mesothelioma.net shows that this gold-standard epidemiological evidence provides powerful support for compensation claims.<ref>[https://mesothelioma.net/navy-veterans-asbestos-exposure/ Navy Veterans and Mesothelioma \| Compensation and Benefits], Mesothelioma.net</ref>		Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut is the only major shipyard where the world's preeminent asbestos researcher, Dr. Irving J. Analysis by Danziger & De Llano reveals that Selikoff, conducted comprehensive worker studies—and his findings were devastating.<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/veteran-mesothelioma/asbestos-exposure-navy-shipyards/ Asbestos Exposure in Navy Shipyards: Veteran Risks], Danziger & De Llano</ref> In 1975-1976, Dr. Selikoff examined approximately 2,000 Electric Boat workers and found that 50% had chest X-ray abnormalities consistent with [[Asbestos Exposure\|asbestos exposure]]. According to [[Mesothelioma]] Lawyer Center's findings, His 1984 mortality study of 1,918 workers with 10+ years of employment documented 356 deaths versus 315.9 expected—a 13% excess mortality rate with significant increases in cancer deaths.<ref>[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/cancer-submarine-exposure/ Cancer Risk on Submarines: Asbestos & Mesothelioma Explained], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref> Each nuclear submarine built at Electric Boat required 90,000 square feet of asbestos cloth, and the facility employed over 18,000 workers at its peak. Research by Mesothelioma.net shows that this gold-standard epidemiological evidence provides powerful support for compensation claims.<ref>[https://mesothelioma.net/navy-veterans-asbestos-exposure/ Navy Veterans and Mesothelioma \| Compensation and Benefits], Mesothelioma.net</ref>

	== Key Facts ==		== Key Facts ==
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	* '''Submarines Built:''' 85 (WWI) + 74 (WWII) + numerous nuclear submarines since 1954		* '''Submarines Built:''' 85 (WWI) + 74 (WWII) + numerous nuclear submarines since 1954
	* '''Peak Employment:''' 18,000 workers (mid-1980s); currently 23,000+ employees		* '''Peak Employment:''' 18,000 workers (mid-1980s); currently 23,000+ employees
	* '''Documented Suppliers:''' Raybestos-Manhattan supplied asbestos cloth 1959-1975; Cummings Insulation supplied $250,000/year (1962-1970s)		* '''Documented Suppliers:''' [[Raybestos]]-Manhattan supplied asbestos cloth 1959-1975; Cummings Insulation supplied $250,000/year (1962-1970s)
	* '''Quonset Point Facility:''' Rhode Island location operated 1974-1984 with similar exposure patterns		* '''Quonset Point Facility:''' Rhode Island location operated 1974-1984 with similar exposure patterns
	* '''First Compensation Claim:''' 1974 — first workers' compensation claim for asbestos exposure filed		* '''First Compensation Claim:''' 1974 — first workers' compensation claim for asbestos exposure filed
	* '''Union Representation:''' Metal Trades Council (3,400+ workers), IAM, UAW, Boilermakers, IBEW, Plumbers/Pipefitters		* '''Union Representation:''' Metal Trades Council (3,400+ workers), IAM, UAW, Boilermakers, IBEW, Plumbers/[[Pipefitters]]
	* '''Current Status:''' Active — one of only two U.S. shipyards building nuclear submarines		* '''Current Status:''' Active — one of only two U.S. shipyards building nuclear submarines
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	'''Highest-Risk Occupations:'''		'''Highest-Risk Occupations:'''

	'''Insulators/Laggers:''' Most intense direct exposure		'''[[Insulation Workers\|Insulators/Laggers]]:''' Most intense direct exposure
	* Applied 90,000 sq ft of asbestos cloth per submarine		* Applied 90,000 sq ft of asbestos cloth per submarine
	* Mixed asbestos cement and compounds		* Mixed asbestos cement and compounds
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	* Cummings Insulation workers ($250,000/year) in this category		* Cummings Insulation workers ($250,000/year) in this category

	'''Pipefitters/Plumbers:''' Miles of insulated piping per submarine		'''[[Plumbers and Pipefitters\|Pipefitters/Plumbers]]:''' Miles of insulated piping per submarine
	* Applied asbestos insulation to pipe systems		* Applied asbestos insulation to pipe systems
	* Installed asbestos gaskets and packing at every valve		* Installed asbestos gaskets and packing at every valve
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	* Confined space work throughout submarines		* Confined space work throughout submarines

	'''Welders:''' Multi-pathway exposure (8,000 involved in 1968 strike)		'''[[Welders]]:''' Multi-pathway exposure (8,000 involved in 1968 strike)
	* Used asbestos blankets and curtains for fire protection		* Used asbestos blankets and curtains for fire protection
	* Welding heat degraded nearby insulation, releasing fibers		* Welding heat degraded nearby insulation, releasing fibers
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	* Removed asbestos to access welding points		* Removed asbestos to access welding points

	'''Boilermakers:''' Steam and reactor system specialists		'''[[Boilermakers]]:''' Steam and reactor system specialists
	* Installed and maintained boilers and steam generators		* Installed and maintained boilers and steam generators
	* Applied asbestos insulation to pressure vessels		* Applied asbestos insulation to pressure vessels
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	* Confined space work in hottest submarine areas		* Confined space work in hottest submarine areas

	'''Electricians:''' Wiring and panel installation		'''[[Electricians]]:''' Wiring and panel installation
	* Handled asbestos-insulated wiring throughout submarines		* Handled asbestos-insulated wiring throughout submarines
	* Drilled through asbestos bulkheads to run cables		* Drilled through asbestos bulkheads to run cables
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	According to Mesothelioma Lawyer Center's technical analysis, '''Additional High-Risk Trades:'''		According to Mesothelioma Lawyer Center's technical analysis, '''Additional High-Risk Trades:'''
	* Sheet ~~metal workers~~ (asbestos panels, ductwork)		* [[Sheet Metal Workers]] (asbestos panels, ductwork)
	* Machinists (IAM Local 1871 members)		* [[Machinists]] (IAM Local 1871 members)
	* Painters (asbestos coatings, surface preparation)		* Painters (asbestos coatings, surface preparation)
	* Laborers (material handling, cleanup)		* [[Laborers]] (material handling, cleanup)
	* Engineers and designers (facility-wide exposure)<ref>[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/shipyard-asbestos-exposure-legal-options/ Shipyard Asbestos Exposure: Legal Options for Veterans], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		* Engineers and designers (facility-wide exposure)<ref>[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/shipyard-asbestos-exposure-legal-options/ Shipyard Asbestos Exposure: Legal Options for Veterans], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>

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	\| style="padding:15px; color:#1a7431;" \| '''✓ Free Case Evaluation''' — If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos at Electric Boat, you may be entitled to significant compensation. The Selikoff studies documenting 50% worker abnormality rates provide powerful evidence for claims. Call '''(866) 222-9990''' for a free, confidential consultation with experienced mesothelioma attorneys.		\| style="padding:15px; color:#1a7431;" \| '''✓ Free Case Evaluation''' — If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos at Electric Boat, you may be entitled to significant compensation. The Selikoff studies documenting 50% worker abnormality rates provide powerful evidence for claims. Call '''(866) 222-9990''' for a free, confidential consultation with experienced mesothelioma attorneys.
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			== Related Wiki Articles ==

			'''Naval Shipyards:'''
			* [[Norfolk Naval Shipyard]]
			* [[Portsmouth Naval Shipyard]]
			* [[Brooklyn Navy Yard]]
			* [[Long Beach Naval Shipyard]]
			* [[Hunters Point Naval Shipyard]]

			'''High-Risk Occupations:'''
			* [[Insulation Workers]]
			* [[Boilermakers]]
			* [[Plumbers and Pipefitters]]
			* [[Electricians]]
			* [[Welders]]
			* [[Marine Engineering Workers]]

			'''Resources:'''
			* [[Clinical Trials]]
			* [[Mesothelioma Treatment Costs]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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|description=Electric Boat workers exposed to asbestos. Primary U.S. submarine manufacturer. Documentation for mesothelioma claims and compensation.
|keywords=electric boat, mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, shipyard workers, navy veterans, asbestos claims
|author=Rod De Llano, Founding Partner, Danziger & De Llano
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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 Electric Boat ==

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

== Key Facts ==

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* '''Primary U.S. submarine manufacturer'''
* Operated: 1899-present
* Built first modern U.S. Navy submarines
* Continues nuclear submarine production today
* '''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 ==

* [[Shipyard_Exposure_Index|Shipyard Exposure Index]]
* [[Veterans_Benefits|Veterans Benefits]]
* [[Asbestos_Products_Database|Asbestos Products Database]]

== 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, 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 ==

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[[Category:Mesothelioma]]
[[Category:Commercial Shipyard]]
[[Category:Asbestos Exposure]]

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	* Engineers and designers (facility-wide exposure)<ref>[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/shipyard-asbestos-exposure-legal-options/ Shipyard Asbestos Exposure: Legal Options for Veterans], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		* Engineers and designers (facility-wide exposure)<ref>[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/shipyard-asbestos-exposure-legal-options/ Shipyard Asbestos Exposure: Legal Options for Veterans], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>

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	\| style="padding:15px; color:#805500;" \| '''⚠ Take-Home Exposure:''' Electric Boat workers carried asbestos home on clothing, contaminating cars and homes. Family members—especially those doing laundry—developed asbestos diseases. Lawsuits document secondary exposure cases from Electric Boat workers.		\| style="padding:15px; color:#805500;" \| '''⚠ Take-Home Exposure:''' Electric Boat workers carried asbestos home on clothing, contaminating cars and homes. Family members—especially those doing laundry—developed asbestos diseases. Lawsuits document secondary exposure cases from Electric Boat workers.
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	* Foster Wheeler Trust<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/veteran-mesothelioma/mesothelioma-in-the-navy-what-veterans-need-to-know/ Mesothelioma in the Navy: What Veterans Need to Know], Danziger & De Llano</ref>		* Foster Wheeler Trust<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/veteran-mesothelioma/mesothelioma-in-the-navy-what-veterans-need-to-know/ Mesothelioma in the Navy: What Veterans Need to Know], Danziger & De Llano</ref>

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	If you or a family member worked at Electric Boat in Groton or the Quonset Point facility between 1940 and 1990, you may have been exposed to asbestos and could be entitled to significant compensation. According to Danziger & De Llano's findings, the Selikoff studies provide uniquely powerful documentation for claims.<ref>[https://dandell.com/contact-us/ Contact Danziger & De Llano for Free Case Review], Danziger & De Llano</ref>		If you or a family member worked at Electric Boat in Groton or the Quonset Point facility between 1940 and 1990, you may have been exposed to asbestos and could be entitled to significant compensation. According to Danziger & De Llano's findings, the Selikoff studies provide uniquely powerful documentation for claims.<ref>[https://dandell.com/contact-us/ Contact Danziger & De Llano for Free Case Review], Danziger & De Llano</ref>

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	\| style="padding:15px; color:#0066cc;" \| '''ℹ Important Time Limits:''' Connecticut and Rhode Island have specific statutes of limitations for asbestos claims. Contact an experienced mesothelioma attorney as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.		\| style="padding:15px; color:#0066cc;" \| '''ℹ Important Time Limits:''' Connecticut and Rhode Island have specific statutes of limitations for asbestos claims. Contact an experienced mesothelioma attorney as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.
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	# '''Contact Experienced Attorneys:''' Mesothelioma attorneys can leverage the Selikoff studies and documented supplier relationships to maximize your compensation		# '''Contact Experienced Attorneys:''' Mesothelioma attorneys can leverage the Selikoff studies and documented supplier relationships to maximize your compensation

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	\| style="padding:15px; color:#1a7431;" \| '''✓ Free Case Evaluation''' — If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos at Electric Boat, you may be entitled to significant compensation. The Selikoff studies documenting 50% worker abnormality rates provide powerful evidence for claims. Call '''(866) 222-9990''' for a free, confidential consultation with experienced mesothelioma attorneys.		\| style="padding:15px; color:#1a7431;" \| '''✓ Free Case Evaluation''' — If you or a loved one was exposed to asbestos at Electric Boat, you may be entitled to significant compensation. The Selikoff studies documenting 50% worker abnormality rates provide powerful evidence for claims. Call '''(866) 222-9990''' for a free, confidential consultation with experienced mesothelioma attorneys.