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	~~<ref name="mlc-shipyard-legal">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/shipyard-asbestos-exposure-legal-options/ Shipyard Asbestos Exposure: Legal Options], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>~~
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	<ref name="mlc-jm">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/manufacturers/johns-manville/ Johns-Manville: Asbestos Use, Lawsuit and Trust Fund], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		<ref name="mlc-jm">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/manufacturers/johns-manville/ Johns-Manville: Asbestos Use, Lawsuit and Trust Fund], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>
	<ref name="mlc-oc">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/manufacturers/owens-corning-corporation/ Owens Corning Corporation: Asbestos Products and Trust Fund], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>		<ref name="mlc-oc">[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/manufacturers/owens-corning-corporation/ Owens Corning Corporation: Asbestos Products and Trust Fund], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref>
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	<ref name="mesonet-veterans">[https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-and-veterans/ Mesothelioma and Veterans: VA Benefits and Healthcare], Mesothelioma.net</ref>		<ref name="mesonet-veterans">[https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-and-veterans/ Mesothelioma and Veterans: VA Benefits and Healthcare], Mesothelioma.net</ref>
	~~<ref name="mesoattorney-ms">[https://www.mesotheliomaattorney.com Mississippi Mesothelioma Attorney Resources], MesotheliomaAttorney.com</ref>~~
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	== Executive Summary ==		== Executive Summary ==

	Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi represents one of the most significant occupational<ref>[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/asbestos/default.html Asbestos], CDC/NIOSH</ref> asbestos exposure<ref>[https://www.osha.gov/maritime Maritime Industry], OSHA</ref> sites in American industrial history. From its founding in 1938 to its current position as the nation's largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface vessels, the facility exposed tens of thousands of workers to dangerous asbestos levels, with documented fiber concentrations reaching 4-20 fibers per cubic centimeter—up to 200 times current safety limits. The shipyard revolutionized global shipbuilding with the SS Exchequer in 1940, the world's first ship with an all-welded steel hull, while simultaneously creating ideal conditions for asbestos dust accumulation in confined compartments.		Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi represents one of the most significant occupational<ref>[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/asbestos/default.html Asbestos], CDC/NIOSH</ref> [[Asbestos Exposure\|asbestos exposure]]<ref>[https://www.osha.gov/maritime Maritime Industry], OSHA</ref> sites in American industrial history. From its founding in 1938 to its current position as the nation's largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface vessels, the facility exposed tens of thousands of workers to dangerous asbestos levels, with documented fiber concentrations reaching 4-20 fibers per cubic centimeter—up to 200 times current safety limits. The shipyard revolutionized global shipbuilding with the SS Exchequer in 1940, the world's first ship with an all-welded steel hull, while simultaneously creating ideal conditions for asbestos dust accumulation in confined compartments.

	Employment peaked at 27,280 workers in 1977, with the shipyard delivering 60% of all U.S. Navy ships constructed between 1975-1980. Major construction programs included all 31 Spruance-class destroyers, 19 Ticonderoga-class cruisers, and the five massive Tarawa-class amphibious assault ships—all built during peak asbestos use periods. Workers are diagnosed with mesothelioma at rates 5-6 times higher than the general population, with median latency periods of 42.8 years ensuring new cases will emerge for decades among workers exposed during the 1960s through 1980s.		Employment peaked at 27,280 workers in 1977, with the shipyard delivering 60% of all U.S. Navy ships constructed between 1975-1980. Major construction programs included all 31 Spruance-class destroyers, 19 Ticonderoga-class cruisers, and the five massive Tarawa-class amphibious assault ships—all built during peak asbestos use periods. Workers are diagnosed with [[Mesothelioma\|mesothelioma]] at rates 5-6 times higher than the general population, with median latency periods of 42.8 years ensuring new cases will emerge for decades among workers exposed during the 1960s through 1980s.

	The legal landscape for Ingalls workers has produced significant compensation. A landmark verdict awarded $890,000 in the Overly v. Ingalls case, establishing premises liability for shipyard operators who knew or should have known about asbestos dangers. By 1991, approximately 3,100 asbestos claims had been filed against Ingalls, with recent cases continuing as latency periods expire. Over $30 billion in asbestos trust funds remain available for eligible claimants, with mesothelioma settlements averaging $1-1.4 million and trust fund payouts averaging $300,000-$400,000 from multiple trusts. Mississippi provides a 3-year statute of limitations from diagnosis.		The legal landscape for Ingalls workers has produced significant compensation. A landmark verdict awarded $890,000 in the Overly v. Ingalls case, establishing premises liability for shipyard operators who knew or should have known about asbestos dangers. By 1991, approximately 3,100 asbestos claims had been filed against Ingalls, with recent cases continuing as latency periods expire. Over $30 billion in asbestos [[Trust Funds\|trust funds]] remain available for eligible claimants, with [[Mesothelioma Settlements\|mesothelioma settlements]] averaging $1-1.4 million and trust fund payouts averaging $300,000-$400,000 from multiple trusts. Mississippi provides a 3-year [[Statute of Limitations\|statute of limitations]] from diagnosis.

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	'''Boilermakers''' worked in confined spaces with asbestos-lined systems at dangerous concentrations.		'''Boilermakers''' worked in confined spaces with asbestos-lined systems at dangerous concentrations.

	'''Pipefitters''' cutting and fitting insulation exceeded safe exposure levels by factors of 20-200.		'''[[Pipefitters]]''' cutting and fitting insulation exceeded safe exposure levels by factors of 20-200.

	'''Electricians''' pulled wire through asbestos-filled spaces in ship compartments.		'''[[Electricians]]''' pulled wire through asbestos-filled spaces in ship compartments.

	'''Welders''' used asbestos protective equipment while working near insulation materials.		'''Welders''' used asbestos protective equipment while working near insulation materials.

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	=== Highest-Risk Occupations ===		=== Highest-Risk Occupations ===

	'''Insulators''' faced exposures of 4-20 fibers per cubic centimeter while installing and removing asbestos materials—40 to 200 times current safety limits.		'''[[Insulation Workers\|Insulators]]''' faced exposures of 4-20 fibers per cubic centimeter while installing and removing asbestos materials—40 to 200 times current safety limits.

	'''Boilermakers''' worked in confined spaces with asbestos-lined boiler systems and minimal ventilation.		'''[[Boilermakers]]''' worked in confined spaces with asbestos-lined boiler systems and minimal ventilation.

	'''Pipefitters''' generated massive fiber releases while cutting, fitting, and maintaining asbestos-insulated piping systems.		'''[[Plumbers and Pipefitters\|Pipefitters]]''' generated massive fiber releases while cutting, fitting, and maintaining asbestos-insulated piping systems.

	'''Electricians''' pulled wire through asbestos-filled spaces throughout ship compartments.		'''[[Electricians and Asbestos Exposure\|Electricians]]''' pulled wire through asbestos-filled spaces throughout ship compartments.

	'''Welders''' used asbestos protective equipment and worked near insulation materials that released fibers when heated.		'''Welders''' used asbestos protective equipment and worked near insulation materials that released fibers when heated.
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	A comprehensive study of 4,702 Coast Guard shipyard workers employed 1950-1964 with follow-up through 2001 found:		A comprehensive study of 4,702 Coast Guard shipyard workers employed 1950-1964 with follow-up through 2001 found:

	* '''Mesothelioma''' standardized mortality ratio of 5.07 (95% CI: 1.85-11.03)		* '''[[Understanding Your Diagnosis\|Mesothelioma]]''' standardized mortality ratio of 5.07 (95% CI: 1.85-11.03)
	* Increasing to '''6.27 for workers employed ≥10 years'''		* Increasing to '''6.27 for workers employed ≥10 years'''
	* '''Lung cancer''' SMR reached 1.26 (95% CI: 1.12-1.41) among male shipyard workers		* '''Lung cancer''' SMR reached 1.26 (95% CI: 1.12-1.41) among male shipyard workers
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	== What Compensation Is Available for Ingalls Workers? ==		== What Compensation Is Available for Ingalls Workers? ==

	=== Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts ===		=== [[Asbestos Trust Funds\|Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts]] ===

	Over $30 billion in asbestos trust funds exist nationally, with former Ingalls workers eligible for claims against multiple manufacturer trusts including:		Over $30 billion in [[Asbestos Trust Funds\|asbestos trust funds]] exist nationally, with former Ingalls workers eligible for claims against multiple manufacturer trusts including:

	* '''Johns-Manville Trust''' - $2.5+ billion, Thermobestos and Superex products		* '''Johns-Manville Trust''' - $2.5+ billion, Thermobestos and Superex products
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	Workers may pursue lawsuits against solvent defendants including equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and in some cases premises owners. Verdicts have exceeded $2 million for mesothelioma cases.		Workers may pursue lawsuits against solvent defendants including equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and in some cases premises owners. Verdicts have exceeded $2 million for mesothelioma cases.

	=== VA Benefits ===		=== [[Veterans Benefits\|VA Benefits]] ===

	Veterans account for approximately 30% of all U.S. mesothelioma cases, with many exposed during service on Ingalls-built vessels. Veterans receive automatic 100% disability ratings for mesothelioma, providing $4,044.91+ monthly plus full VA healthcare.		Veterans account for approximately 30% of all U.S. mesothelioma cases, with many exposed during service on Ingalls-built vessels. Veterans receive automatic 100% disability ratings for mesothelioma, providing $4,044.91+ monthly plus full VA healthcare.
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	"Time is critical in asbestos cases due to statutes of limitations and the health challenges our clients face," emphasizes '''Michelle Whitman''', Attorney at Danziger & De Llano. "We work on contingency with no upfront costs."		"Time is critical in asbestos cases due to statutes of limitations and the health challenges our clients face," emphasizes '''Michelle Whitman''', Attorney at Danziger & De Llano. "We work on contingency with no upfront costs."

	== How Did Secondary Exposure Affect Ingalls Families? ==		== How Did [[Secondary Exposure]] Affect Ingalls Families? ==

	Workers brought fibers home on clothing, causing secondary exposure that affected thousands of family members. A landmark Los Angeles County study of 274 shipyard worker families found radiologic signs of asbestos disease in:		Workers brought fibers home on clothing, causing [[Secondary Exposure\|secondary exposure]] that affected thousands of family members. A landmark Los Angeles County study of 274 shipyard worker families found radiologic signs of asbestos disease in:

	* '''11.3% of wives''' studied (31 of 274)		* '''11.3% of wives''' studied (31 of 274)
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	The economic transformation of Pascagoula—from a fishing village of under 4,000 residents before World War II to a shipbuilding center of nearly 38,000 during the war—created a concentrated workforce that faced common exposure risks and now shares common legal remedies. Many affected families have known each other for generations, connected by their shared employment at the yard and, tragically, by their shared diagnoses.		The economic transformation of Pascagoula—from a fishing village of under 4,000 residents before World War II to a shipbuilding center of nearly 38,000 during the war—created a concentrated workforce that faced common exposure risks and now shares common legal remedies. Many affected families have known each other for generations, connected by their shared employment at the yard and, tragically, by their shared diagnoses.

			== See Also ==

			* [[Avondale Shipyard]] - Gulf Coast shipyard also operated by Huntington Ingalls Industries
			* [[Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company]] - Gulf Coast shipyard with similar exposure history
			* [[Tampa Bay Shipbuilding Company]] - Gulf Coast commercial shipyard
			* [[Todd Shipyards]] - Major commercial shipbuilder
			* [[Electricians and Asbestos Exposure]] - High-risk occupation at shipyards
			* [[Plumbers and Pipefitters]] - Occupational exposure profile
			* [[Factory Workers and Asbestos Exposure]] - Industrial workplace exposure
			* [[Asbestos Trust Funds]] - Compensation from bankrupt asbestos manufacturers
			* [[Veterans Benefits]] - VA benefits for asbestos-related diseases

	== References ==		== References ==

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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 Ingalls Shipbuilding ==

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

== Key Facts ==

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* '''12,000 peak employment'''
* Operated: 1938-present
* Largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi
* Builds Navy surface combatants and Coast Guard cutters
* '''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]]
* [[Asbestos_Trust_Funds|Asbestos Trust Funds]]
* [[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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	== Executive Summary ==		== Executive Summary ==

	Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi represents one of the most significant occupational asbestos exposure sites in American industrial history. From its founding in 1938 to its current position as the nation's largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface vessels, the facility exposed tens of thousands of workers to dangerous asbestos levels, with documented fiber concentrations reaching 4-20 fibers per cubic centimeter—up to 200 times current safety limits. The shipyard revolutionized global shipbuilding with the SS Exchequer in 1940, the world's first ship with an all-welded steel hull, while simultaneously creating ideal conditions for asbestos dust accumulation in confined compartments.		Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi represents one of the most significant occupational<ref>[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/asbestos/default.html Asbestos], CDC/NIOSH</ref> asbestos exposure<ref>[https://www.osha.gov/maritime Maritime Industry], OSHA</ref> sites in American industrial history. From its founding in 1938 to its current position as the nation's largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface vessels, the facility exposed tens of thousands of workers to dangerous asbestos levels, with documented fiber concentrations reaching 4-20 fibers per cubic centimeter—up to 200 times current safety limits. The shipyard revolutionized global shipbuilding with the SS Exchequer in 1940, the world's first ship with an all-welded steel hull, while simultaneously creating ideal conditions for asbestos dust accumulation in confined compartments.

	Employment peaked at 27,280 workers in 1977, with the shipyard delivering 60% of all U.S. Navy ships constructed between 1975-1980. Major construction programs included all 31 Spruance-class destroyers, 19 Ticonderoga-class cruisers, and the five massive Tarawa-class amphibious assault ships—all built during peak asbestos use periods. Workers are diagnosed with mesothelioma at rates 5-6 times higher than the general population, with median latency periods of 42.8 years ensuring new cases will emerge for decades among workers exposed during the 1960s through 1980s.		Employment peaked at 27,280 workers in 1977, with the shipyard delivering 60% of all U.S. Navy ships constructed between 1975-1980. Major construction programs included all 31 Spruance-class destroyers, 19 Ticonderoga-class cruisers, and the five massive Tarawa-class amphibious assault ships—all built during peak asbestos use periods. Workers are diagnosed with mesothelioma at rates 5-6 times higher than the general population, with median latency periods of 42.8 years ensuring new cases will emerge for decades among workers exposed during the 1960s through 1980s.
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	* [https://dandell.com/settlements/ Mesothelioma Settlements \| Danziger & De Llano]		* [https://dandell.com/settlements/ Mesothelioma Settlements \| Danziger & De Llano]
	* [https://dandell.com/asbestos-exposure/ Asbestos Exposure Lawyers \| Danziger & De Llano]		* [https://dandell.com/asbestos-exposure/ Asbestos Exposure Lawyers \| Danziger & De Llano]
	* [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-veterans/ Veterans & Mesothelioma Claims \| Danziger & De Llano]		* [https://dandell.com/mesothelioma-veterans<ref>[https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/asbestos/ VA Asbestos Exposure], U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs</ref>/ Veterans & Mesothelioma Claims \| Danziger & De Llano]
	* [https://dandell.com/asbestos-exposure/secondary-exposure-to-asbestos-risks-legal-rights/ Secondary Exposure to Asbestos: Risks and Legal Rights]		* [https://dandell.com/asbestos-exposure/secondary-exposure-to-asbestos-risks-legal-rights/ Secondary Exposure to Asbestos: Risks and Legal Rights]
	* [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/entity/ingalls-shipbuilding/ Legal Support for Ingalls Shipbuilding Workers \| Mesothelioma Lawyer Center]		* [https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/entity/ingalls-shipbuilding/ Legal Support for Ingalls Shipbuilding Workers \| Mesothelioma Lawyer Center]