Asbestos Exposure at Rolla 31 — Rolla: Former Worker Claims

General Equipment at Rolla 31 Rolla Missouri

The equipment below represents the systems and infrastructure documented or typically present at this facility during the era when asbestos-containing materials were specified in industrial construction. This is general facility-equipment reference — not a legal attribution of any specific product, manufacturer, or exposure event to this facility. Material-category and manufacturer information is addressed in the AsbestosIndex Product Crosswalk linked under the records table below.

Central Boilers View crosswalk › Utility Tunnels View crosswalk › Pipe Insulation View crosswalk › HVAC Air Handlers View crosswalk › Suspended Ceilings View crosswalk › Vinyl-Asbestos Floor Tile View crosswalk › Auditorium Curtains View crosswalk › Science Lab Hoods View crosswalk ›

Documented Asbestos Evidence

The records below are verified, state-documented asbestos removals at this facility. Each entry represents a regulated abatement project where the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (Missouri DNR) was notified under federal NESHAP rules, the work was logged, and the asbestos-containing material was confirmed and removed under regulated conditions. These are not allegations or estimates — they are paper records tying documented asbestos-containing material to this specific site.

Read these records as a floor, not a ceiling. NESHAP-reportable abatement only captures material that was formally removed under a notified, regulated project — typically during renovation or demolition. The following kinds of asbestos are NOT in the table below:

Asbestos-containing material still in place inside walls, ceilings, mechanical rooms, pipe chases, and steam systems
Material disturbed during routine maintenance, repairs, or small-scale work that fell below NESHAP notification thresholds
Material removed before the modern reporting regime took full effect (NESHAP enforcement strengthened in the late 1980s and 1990s — earlier work is largely undocumented in agency files)
Bystander exposure created when one trade's work disturbed asbestos that other workers nearby inhaled without ever being recorded

For workers active at this facility during periods earlier than these records, or in trades whose work routinely disturbed legacy materials without triggering notification, the actual exposure footprint is likely substantially larger than what state agency records alone document. Absence of a record is not evidence of absence of asbestos.

The following 37 project notification(s) are on file with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (NESHAP program). These are public regulatory records documenting asbestos abatement, demolition, and renovation work at this facility.

Project ID	Year	Building / Site	Operation	ACM Removed	Contractor
11116-2021		3 commercial structures	DEMOLITION	frbl pipe wrap, n-f linoleum, n-f window glaze (90sf, 100sf, 20sf)	Donald Maggi Inc.
187-2002	2002	Administration Building	DEMOLITION	n	Donald Maggi Inc.
412-2003	2003	3 houses	DEMOLITION	yes	Donald Maggi, Inc.
3915-2005	2005	UMR Physics Bldg	Demolition	276 lf TSI	Asbestos Removal Services, Inc.
3934-2005	2005	Two houses	Demolition	300 sf linoleum, 3000 sf transite, 225 sf floor tile	Spartan Services LLC
997-2005	2005	Three Old Houses	DEMOLITION	removed prior to demo	T&E Construction
4509-2007	2007	Rolla Public Schools	Demolition	Linoleum, siding	Spartan Services LLC
	2009	Multi-Purpose Bldg (Weight Room)		20 lf Pipe Insulation, 20 sf Vibration Cloth	Midwest Asbestos Abatement Corp.
	2009	P#M9-69 Kelly Hall, Room G-7		200 linear feet of Friable Pipe Insulation	CENPRO Services, Inc.
	2009	Mark Twain Elementary-Hallways		3,110 sqft Non-friable Floor Tile & Mastic	Spartan Services LLC
	2011	Thomas Jefferson Tower, Job#M11-32		136 lf pipe insul, 80 lf vibration gasket, 180 lf duct mstc	CENPRO Services, Inc.
A5402-2011	2011	Straumanis Hall	Renovation	800sf vermiculite, 200sf window/door caulk & glazing	Spray Services, Inc.
	2011	Centennial Hall-Basement		125sf tank insul/24sf caulk/124 lf pipe fitting insul	CENPRO Services, Inc.
	2011	Wilson Library, Job# M11-215		52 lf frbl pipe fitting insulation	CENPRO Services, Inc.
A5764-2012	2012	Rolla High School	Renovation	7420sf non-frbl vinyl asbestos floor tile/mastic adhesives, 200 lf frbl pipe …	Asbestos Removal Services, Inc.
	2012	Mark Twain Elementary School		800sf non-frbl floor tile & mastic	Spartan Services LLC
	2014	MO Univ Science & Technology, IDE Bldg		150lf frbl thermal insulation	Spray Services, Inc.
	2014	P#1453 Single Family Residence		12sf frbl duct wrap-Basement	Asbestos Removal Services, Inc.
	2014	MO Univ Science & Technology, Nuclear Reactor Bldg		120lf frbl pipe insulation steam supply	Spray Services, Inc.
	2014	P#1421-4 MO University Science/Technology-Physics Bldg		585sf n-f VAT/mstc-Rms 102,102A,102B,103,103A, 10lf frbl TSI Rms 102 & 103	Asbestos Removal Services, Inc.
	2015	BW Robinson State School for the Severely Disabled		100sf non-frbl tile & mastic	Sunbelt Environmental Services, Inc.
7683-2016	2016	Annex Building	DEMOLITION	-	Donald Maggi Inc.
	2016	P#1655, Lambda Chi Alpha		66sf n-f trnst panel, 150lf n-f panel caulk, 48lf n-f window clk, 148lf frbl TSI	Asbestos Removal Services, Inc.
8205-2016	2017		DEMOLITION	Floor tile (430sf)	Don Maggi Inc.
	2017	P#1752 Harry S Truman Elementary School, Boiler Room		18ea frbl mudded pipe joints, 45sf frbl boiler insulation	Asbestos Removal Services, Inc.
	2018	08-679		600sf frbl vermiculite insulation less than 1%	Spartan Services LLC
	2019	N. Pine Street		30sf frbl boiler wrap, 4000sf non-frbl floor tile, 20lf frbl pipe insulation	GenCorp Services
	2019	MS&T Four House Demolition-Project #280006		140lf frbl window clk, 100sf nf flr tile, 162sf nf vnyl flrng, 16sf nf pipe wrap	ARSI, Inc.
	2021	MO S&T Shrenk Hall		200lf frbl TSI, 4 sf transite	Midwest Service Group
	2021	910 N Cedar St		90sf frbl pipe insul, 100sf n-f linoleum, 20sf frbl caulk	Thornburgh Abatement, Inc.
	2022	P#2235, MO S&T Residential Structure		120sf n-f sheet flooring, 196lf frbl TSI on steam line;	ARSI, Inc.
	2023	P#2335-1A MO S&T Centennial Hall Suite 205		32sf frbl duct insul	ARSI, Inc.
	2023	P#2335-2 MO S&T Altman Hall crawl space		4sf frbl mudded pipe joints	ARSI, Inc.
A8738-2024	2024	Missouri Science & Technology University Schrenk Hall	Renovation	300sf frbl surfacing material	American Asbestos Abatement LLC dba Midwest Service Group
	2024	P#2435 Missouri University of Science & Technology exterior to the west of Toomey Hall		25lf n-f transite duct bank, 25lf n-f wrap on electric materials	ARSI, Inc.
	2024	P#2335 MO S&T former General Services Bldg Site duct bank		200sf n-f transite duct bank	ARSI, Inc.
	2026	P#2635-1 MO S&T Parker Hall basement rooms		120lf frbl TSI	ARSI, Inc.

Source: Missouri Department of Natural Resources, NESHAP Asbestos Abatement Program — public regulatory records.

Missouri Boiler and Pressure Vessel Registry — Equipment on File

The following boilers and pressure vessels were registered with the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR) for this facility. These are public records and have been introduced in asbestos exposure litigation to establish the presence of industrial heating and process equipment — and the contractors and inspectors who serviced it — at this site.

Reg #	Manufacturer	Yr Built	Yr Installed	Type	Use	MAWP (PSI)	Location	Inspector	Cert Exp
MO009679	Adamson	1975		HWST	HWS	125	Blrm	Jack Courtney	1998-05-22
MO009679	Adamson	1975		HWST	HWS	125	Blrm	Jack Courtney	1998-05-22

Source: Missouri Boiler and Pressure Vessel Registry, DOLIR. Public record. MAWP = maximum allowable working pressure. Types: AUTO=autoclave, STM=steam, HTWR=hot water, UNFD=unfired pressure vessel.

Material Categories in Documented Records

The materials documented above (and similar asbestos-containing materials commonly encountered in records of this type) appear in the AsbestosIndex catalog with historical manufacturer and trust-fund information. Click a category to view manufacturers historically associated with that material:

Thermal System Insulation View crosswalk › Asbestos-Cement Board View crosswalk › Pipe Insulation View crosswalk › Roofing & Flashing View crosswalk › Spray Fireproofing View crosswalk › Floor Tile & Mastic View crosswalk › Ceiling Tile View crosswalk › Gaskets & Packing View crosswalk ›

Critical Filing Deadline & Next Steps

Missouri law gives mesothelioma and asbestos-disease claimants 5 years from the date of medical diagnosis to file a personal-injury lawsuit (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120). For wrongful-death claims after an asbestos-related death, the filing window is 3 years from the date of death (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.100). The two deadlines run on separate tracks — preserving one does not extend the other.

The personal-injury clock runs from diagnosis, not from exposure. Mesothelioma latency is typically 20 to 50 years, so workers exposed in the 1950s–1980s are being diagnosed today.

Practical first steps

Document what you remember. Pay stubs, W-2s, union cards, photographs, coworker names, and dates of employment. The WorkChain widget on this page can save a copy you can email yourself.
Preserve medical records. Pathology reports, biopsy results, imaging, and pulmonary-function tests are central to both civil claims and trust-fund filings.
Identify household members. Spouses who laundered work clothing and children of plant workers are eligible for secondary-exposure claims when diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease.
Speak with an asbestos attorney with Missouri experience. The first conversation is free and confidential. Asbestos trust-fund claims and civil claims run on different tracks — both can be pursued in parallel.

Asbestos-Related Diseases

Asbestos fiber exposure can cause several specific diseases that typically appear decades after the original exposure. The latency period — the gap between exposure and diagnosis — usually runs 20 to 50 years. That's why workers exposed in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s are receiving diagnoses today.

Mesothelioma

A rare, aggressive cancer that affects the lining of the lungs (pleural mesothelioma), abdomen (peritoneal), or heart (pericardial). Mesothelioma is almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure, which is why a mesothelioma diagnosis often points directly to historical workplace exposure. Average latency from first exposure to diagnosis is 30-50 years.

Asbestosis

A chronic, non-cancerous scarring of lung tissue caused by inhaled asbestos fibers. Asbestosis causes progressive shortness of breath, persistent cough, and reduced lung function. It does not improve with treatment, and it is a recognized basis for compensation under most trust schedules and civil claims.

Lung Cancer

Asbestos exposure significantly increases the risk of lung cancer, particularly when combined with a history of smoking. Asbestos-related lung cancer is compensable under the same trust schedules and civil claim avenues as mesothelioma.

Other Recognized Diseases

Pleural plaques, pleural thickening, laryngeal cancer, ovarian cancer, and certain gastrointestinal cancers are also recognized as asbestos-related under various trust schedules and case-law authorities, though eligibility and proof requirements vary by claim type.

If you have any of these diagnoses and you worked at this facility, lived with someone who did, or were exposed in any documented capacity, you may have a claim worth pursuing. Speak with an attorney before assuming you don't qualify.

Data Sources

Information about facility equipment, industrial materials, and occupational records referenced on this page is drawn from publicly available sources where applicable, including:

EPA ECHO Facility Compliance Database — enforcement and compliance records for industrial facilities
OSHA Establishment Search — federal workplace inspection history
EIA Form 860 Plant Data — power-plant equipment and ownership records (where applicable)
Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) NESHAP asbestos abatement notification records
Published asbestos trial and trust fund records (publicly filed court documents)
AsbestosIndex Product & Manufacturer Crosswalk — historical asbestos-containing product schedules linked to manufacturers

If specific equipment or product claims in this article are sourced from a non-public database, the source is identified parenthetically within the text above.

📋 Documented Asbestos Records — Rolla 31 Rolla Missouri

Three layers of public records document asbestos at Missouri school districts like this one: state NESHAP abatement filings, EPA enforcement and compliance history, and the federal AHERA Management Plan held by every district. Each subsection links to the actual primary-source records where they are publicly available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rolla 31 Rolla Missouri documented in asbestos litigation records?

Yes. Rolla 31 Rolla Missouri is documented in public asbestos litigation records, EPA NESHAP filings, OSHA inspection logs, and/or state regulatory databases. Workers at industrial facilities of this era routinely encountered asbestos-containing materials in pipe insulation, gaskets, packing, boiler block, refractory products, floor and ceiling tiles, and electrical components.

Which workers had the highest asbestos exposure at Rolla 31 Rolla Missouri?

Trades with documented asbestos exposure at industrial facilities include pipefitters, insulators (laggers), boilermakers, millwrights, electricians, welders, sheet-metal workers, plumbers, carpenters, machinists, painters, and general laborers. Maintenance crews, refractory bricklayers, and shutdown contractors often had the most concentrated exposure during overhaul and tear-out work.

What asbestos products did workers handle at Rolla 31 Rolla Missouri?

Asbestos-containing products commonly documented at industrial facilities of this era include thermal pipe lagging and block insulation (steam lines, valves, boilers), asbestos cement, refractory brick and burner-front gun-block, gaskets and braided packing (valves, pumps, flanges), boiler-tube insulation and lagging, vinyl asbestos floor tile, acoustic ceiling tile, and asbestos-containing transite board. Specific product manufacturers are catalogued at AsbestosIndex.

Is there a deadline to file an asbestos claim in Missouri?

Missouri law gives 5 years from the date of medical diagnosis to file a personal-injury asbestos lawsuit. Wrongful-death claims must be filed within 3 years from the date of death. The two deadlines run on separate tracks. The personal-injury clock starts at diagnosis, not at exposure — mesothelioma latency is typically 20 to 50 years.

Who else besides Rolla 31 Rolla Missouri workers may have been exposed?

Yes. Spouses who laundered work clothing carrying asbestos fibers and children of workers who returned home covered in dust are recognized in Missouri asbestos litigation as eligible for secondary (household) exposure claims when they have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease. Wrongful-death claims may be filed by surviving family members.

Can workers file both a civil suit and trust-fund claims?

Yes — more than 60 asbestos bankruptcy trusts hold combined funds set aside specifically for victims of asbestos-related disease. Trust-fund claims and civil lawsuits run on separate tracks; both can be pursued in parallel. Each trust has its own filing requirements, exposure criteria, and processing timeline.

Connect With an Asbestos and Mesothelioma Attorney with Experience in Missouri

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