General Equipment at St. Louis Public Schools St. Louis 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.
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.
The following 150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3505-9 St. Louis Avenue (to be demo-collapsing) | 225sf frbl pipe insulation, 75sf frbl tank insulation | MAB Environmental | |||
| 4024-26 Page Abatement | 200sf frbl duct wrap, 120sf non-frbl transite | MAB Environmental | |||
| 1324-26 Union (to be demo-collapsing) | 110lf frbl pipe insulation | MAB Environmental | |||
| 2924 Barrett Street (Residential) | 100sf frbl duct wrap,54sf n-f lnlm,238sf n-f flr tile, 70lf frbl duct seam tape | Z & L Wrecking Company | |||
| 7428 Vermont (house-will demo) | 50sf frbl duct wrap | MAB Environmental | |||
| A5428-2011 | 2011 | Boiler Room of Central VPA | Renovation | 5000sf frbl thermal system insulation/5000lf pipe insulation/200sf non-frbl f… | DJ Contracting Inc. |
| 2008 | P#0899-9 810 Center St, 201 St. Louis Ave | 40 lf frbl duct wrap,380 sqft roofng,275sqft VAT | Asbestos Removal Services, Inc. | ||
| 2011 | Cityview Apartments-Basement Boiler Room, Bldg 20 | 30 lf frbl 10" pipe insulation | GenCorp Services | ||
| 2011 | Lemay Pump Station (M11-186) | 14 lf frbl pipe insulation | CENPRO Services, Inc. | ||
| 2011 | John Cochran VAMC Bldg 1 Temporary SPD, Job M11-167 | 10500sf non-frbl floor tile/mstc, 2 lf frbl pipe insulation | CENPRO Services, Inc. | ||
| 5127-2011 | 2011 | B’Nai Brit Hlel | DEMOLITION | floor tile/mastic, gasket (Cat II-1400sf) | Spirtas Wrecking Company |
| 2011 | Jesuit Hall | 54sf frbl duct insulation | Talbert Industrial Commercial Services | ||
| 2012 | John Cochran Hospital-Bldg #6, Cage Washing Area | 100 linear feet frbl pipe insulation | Midwest Service Group | ||
| 2012 | Residence | 200 lf pipe insulation/100 lf boiler insulation | GEI (Global Environmental, Inc.) | ||
| 2012 | Northwest Academy of Law | 24 linear feet frbl pipe insulation | Brooks Environmental Service Technicians LLC | ||
| 2012 | Sumner High School | 5000sf non-frbl floor tile/mastic | Midwest Service Group | ||
| 2012 | Nestle Research South Lower Level | 50sf frbl pipe insulation | CENPRO Services, Inc. | ||
| 2012 | Trigen | 100000sf approx. frbl asbestos pipe debris | Advanced Environmental Services, Inc. | ||
| 2012 | Katsinas Construction | 379sf non-frbl floor tile, 240 lf frbl pipe insulation | Wellington Environmental | ||
| 2012 | Willie Mae Hamilton’s Residence | 100lf non-frbl ductwork tape located on seams | GEI (Global Environmental, Inc.) | ||
| 5586-2012 | 2012 | Former Hodgen Elementary | DEMOLITION | needs insp (removed under prior contract) | Ahrens Contracting, Inc. |
| 2012 | Residence at 2846 Accomac | 330sf frbl duct wrap insulation | Mosaic Construction Services, Inc. | ||
| 2012 | St. Elizabeth’s Academy | 50 lf frbl pipe fittings | Advanced Environmental Services, Inc. | ||
| 5585-2012 | 2012 | St. Mary & Joseph Parish-former School Building | DEMOLITION | A5667-2012_Advanced Environmental Services (removed under prior contract) | Ahrens Contracting, Inc. |
| 2012 | St. Louis University Law School | 125 lf non-frbl ACM pipe fittings, 100 lf non-frbl HVAC vibration cloth | GenCorp Services | ||
| 2012 | Southtown Apartments | 568 linear feet non-frbl asbestos coated pipe | Mosaic Construction Services, Inc. | ||
| 2012 | Kiener East Parking Garage | 140-180 lf frbl mudded pipe insulation (fittings) | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2012 | Elantas PDG-Building 39 Piping (#33659) | 90 lf frbl pipe insulation | Wellington Environmental | ||
| 2012 | McKinley School | 90lf frbl pipe insulation | Advanced Environmental Services, Inc. | ||
| 2012 | Sumner High School | 120lf frbl pipe insulation | Brooks Environmental Service Technicians LLC | ||
| 2012 | Northwest Academy of Law | 180 lf frbl pipe insulation | Brooks Environmental Service Technicians LLC | ||
| 2012 | WUSM-Former Sushi Bar | 75sf frbl boiler insulation, 350 lf non-frbl roof flashing | Midwest Service Group | ||
| 2013 | A2764-11 3333 LaSalle & 3318 Chouteau (former CATCO Bldg | 247 lf frbl pipe insulation | Cardinal Environmental Operations | ||
| 2013 | A2862 St. Louis City Hall Lower Level Hallway | 28 lf frbl pipe insulation | Cardinal Environmental Operations | ||
| 2013 | Laclede I-64/South Taylor Ave @ Chouteau | 192lf non-frbl asbestos tar coated 24" pipe | Mosaic Construction Services, Inc. | ||
| 2013 | 4544 Pennsylvania Residence | 1 cubic yard asbestos pipe insulation | Maurice-Benjamin Company | ||
| 2013 | St. Louis University High School | 160lf frbl duct insulation, 70sf frbl floor sheeting | GenCorp Services | ||
| 2013 | Piccadilly | 1300sf non-frbl transite siding, 10lf frbl seam tape, 30lf frbl duct wrap | GenCorp Services | ||
| 2013 | Vacant former office and warehouse renovation | 3500sf n-f VAT/mastic, 10sf gasket mtrl on ductwindow glazing | Global Environmental Inc. (was D6114-20130 | ||
| 2013 | South Kingshighway Project | 1272sf non-frbl transite panels, 75lf/6lf frbl pipe insul/pipe joint insulation | Wellington Environmental | ||
| 2013 | Commercial Building | 128sf frbl ceiling tile,27cf frbl boiler debris,8362sf n-f flrtile/mstc,26lf clk | Abatepro, Inc. | ||
| 2013 | McRee | 60lf frbl ACM duct wrap | GenCorp Services | ||
| 6259-2013 | 2013 | Jewish College of Nursing | DEMOLITION | Removed under previous contract. | Ahrens Contracting, Inc. |
| 2013 | Former Single Family Residence | 150sf frbl duct insulation, 175lf frbl window caulking | Spirtas Wrecking Company | ||
| 2013 | Former Single Family Residence | 150sf frbl duct insulation, 175lf frbl window caulking | Advanced Environmental Services, Inc. | ||
| 2014 | 1600 N. Broadway | 45lf frbl pipe insulation | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2014 | Forest Park Gas & Wash Building | 352sf non-frbl mastic, 15lf frbl pipe wrap, 420lf non-frbl roof flashing | Abatepro, Inc. | ||
| 2014 | 2 Residences | 10lf frbl duct tape, 170lf frbl duct wrap | Abatepro, Inc. | ||
| 2014 | Vacant Building at 3033 N. Euclid | 6lf frbl TSI, 2100sf non-frbl floor tile | Abatepro, Inc. | ||
| 2014 | Former Church | 110lf frbl pipe insulation | Abatepro, Inc. | ||
| 2014 | Vacant Building at 1414 N. 13th | 125sf non-frbl floor tile,125sf non-frbl linoleum, 5lf frbl duct wrap | Abatepro, Inc. | ||
| 2014 | Park Over The Highway (M14-31) | 80lf frbl pipe insulation | CENPRO Services, Inc. | ||
| 2014 | St. Louis Community College Forest Park | 5sf frbl tank insulation,30lf/26lf frbl pipe insulation/pipe insulation fittings | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2014 | Mann Elementary School | 150lf frbl asbestos pipe fittings | General Waste Services Inc. | ||
| 2014 | City of St. Louis City Hall | 16lf frbl pipe insulation | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2014 | AMEREN | 70lf frbl pipe insulation | CENPRO Services, Inc. | ||
| 2014 | Berra Park-Comfort Station | 15ea frbl mudded jnts,75lf frbl pipe insul,200sf n-f trnst pnls,84lf door caulk | MAB Environmental | ||
| 2014 | House at 3719 Texas (to be demo-collapsing) | 35lf frbl pipe insulation, 200sf non-frbl floor sheeting | MAB Environmental | ||
| 6832-2014 | 2014 | Laclede Garage/Warehouse/Training School | DEMOLITION | floor tile/astic, transite, TSI, window caulk (1450 lf, 1036 sf, 5 windows) | Spirtas Wrecking Company |
| 2014 | 1919 South Grand (Apartment) | 96sf frbl plaster, 10lf frbl pipe insulation | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 6868-2014 | 2014 | Two story power house | DEMOLITION | - | Marschel Wrecking |
| 2015 | Former American Heart Association | 32sf frbl pipe insul,5200sf nf flr tile/mstc,90lf nf roofing,20lf nf trnst pipe | Midwest Service Group | ||
| 2015 | Carondelet Park-Comfort Stations Upgrades | 14ea frbl pipe chase,40sf/30lf frbl pipe ACM debris/insul,72lf door clk,35lf ext | MAB Environmental | ||
| 2015 | Residence | 936sf non-frbl floor tile/mastic, 1.5sf non-frbl duct seam tape | Crossroads Construction Services, Inc. | ||
| 2015 | Empty Lot | 120sf frbl boiler insulation | Universal Abatement, Inc. | ||
| 2015 | House (to be demo) | 936sf floor tile/mastic, 20lf duct seam tape, caulking on 15 windows/3 doors | Ahrens Contracting Inc. | ||
| 2015 | Multi-Family Home | 200lf frbl pipe insulation | GenCorp Services | ||
| 2015 | Mother of Good Counsel | 4lf frbl boiler gasket | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2015 | Wyman Elementary School (14-0-584) | 80sf frbl fireproofing | Midwest Service Group | ||
| 2015 | The Park Frontenac Building | 30lf frbl TSI, 80sf non-frbl wall pucks, 384lf non-frbl door caulking | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2015 | Hawthorn School for Girls (Job# M15-41) | 140sf non-frbl ceiling tile mastic | CENPRO Services, Inc. | ||
| 2015 | Rosati Kain High School | 2960sf nf carpet w/adhesive,1840sf nf flr tile/mstc,112lf nf cove base w/adhsv | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2015 | TUMS (Job# M15-42) | 130sf frbl tank insulation | CENPRO Services, Inc. | ||
| 2015 | BJC-Mallinckrodt Bldg | 140lf frbl asbestos containing pipe insulation | Spray Services, Inc. | ||
| 2015 | BJC-Queeny Tower | 25lf frbl pipe fittings, 4lf frbl valves | Spray Services, Inc. | ||
| 2015 | 4753-55 Newberry Terrace (house to be demo) | 25sf frbl duct wrap | MAB Environmental | ||
| 2015 | Residence (collapsing-will demo) | 140sf non-frbl duct wrap | Brooks Environmental Service Technicians LLC | ||
| 2015 | Cathedral Basilica | 50lf frbl pipe fitting insulation | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2015 | 5602 & 5580 W. Florisssant Avenue (2 residences) | 30sf frbl duct wrap, 1000sf n-f 9" floor tile mastic | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2015 | House | 60sf frbl boiler insul,300lf frbl pipe insul,643sf n-f flr tile on wood(no mstc) | GenCorp Services | ||
| 2015 | South City Baptist Church | 180lf frbl pipe insulation | Wellington Environmental | ||
| 2015 | Single Family Residence (will demo) | 400sf n-f transite-gabled side, 200lf n-f seam tape, 150lf n-f duct wrap | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2016 | VA John Cochran Hospital-Chilled Water (15-0-645) | 175lf frbl pipe/pipe fttng insul,14 mudded pipe fttngs, 12-16 black tar fttngs | Midwest Service Group | ||
| 2016 | P#1660-1 Missouri School for the Blind | 10ea asbestos-containing mudded pipe insulation-Bathrooms | Asbestos Removal Services, Inc. | ||
| 2016 | Carnahan Courthouse, Room 218 | 10lf frbl pipe insulation | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2016 | Engineers Club of St. Louis | 8lf non-frbl thermal system insulation | Crossroads Construction Services, Inc. | ||
| 2016 | Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Chuch (church will be demo) | 25sf frbl duct wrap | Brooks Environmental Service Technicians LLC | ||
| 2016 | Residence | 50sf frbl duct wrap | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2016 | Residence (will demo) | 285sf frbl duct wrap/linoleum | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2016 | Residence (will demo) | 9sf frbl duct wrap & paper material | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2016 | Bishop DuBourg High School | 3200lf non-frbl window caulk | GEI (Global Environmental, Inc.) | ||
| 2016 | Missouri Botanical Gardens | 37512sf nf trnst pnls,6060sf nf wndw clk,870sf nf flrtile/mstc,120lf nf fluepipe | Crossroads Construction Services, Inc. | ||
| 2016 | 6230 Waterman Blvd. (Residence) | 180lf frbl pipe insulation | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2016 | 1430 Olive (Office) | 80sf frbl pipe insulation, 6800sf non-frbl floor tile/mastic | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2016 | St. Louis the King School | 65sf non-frbl floor tile/mastic | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2016 | Residence (will demo) | 15sf frbl duct wrap (basement), 1200sf non-frbl transite siding | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2016 | Single Family House (will demo) | 32lf non-frbl duct wrap | NJW Construction Corp. | ||
| 7969-2016 | 2016 | DEMOLITION | Window Glazing, Floor Tile, Mastic, Pipe Insulation (WG-30ea., FT-350sf., M-7… | Bellon Salvage & Rehabbing | |
| 2016 | United States Post Office | 20lf frbl pipe insulation-Room 1130 | Wellington Environmental | ||
| 2016 | P#1621-2 St. Louis of France Church Basement Crawl Space | 10lf frbl duct wrap-basement crawl space | Asbestos Removal Services, Inc. | ||
| 2016 | Forest Park Administration Building | 100sf frbl tank insulation, 12lf frbl pipe insulation, 50lf frbl pipe fittings | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2016 | 7600 Hall Street | 100sf frbl surface insulation | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2016 | Residential | 70sf frbl duct wrap | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2016 | Montclair | 7lf frbl asbestos pipe insulation | Wellington Environmental | ||
| 2016 | Paraquad 5240 Oakland Avenue | 55lf frbl 3" pipe insul, 22lf frbl 6" pipe insul, 14ea mudded fttng joints | Crossroads Construction Services, Inc. | ||
| 2017 | Vacant Commercial Building | 10sf frbl fire brick doors, 70sf frbl boiler insul, 2070sf n-f floor tile/mastic | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2017 | 6900 N. Broadway | 140lf frbl TSI pipe | Crossroads Construction Services, Inc. | ||
| 2017 | Wohl Community Center | 100lf frbl pipe insulation in gymnasium | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2017 | Fairground Swimming Pool Renovation | 130sf frbl tank insul,6000sf n-f roofng mtrl,32lf n-f door clk,8lf nf trnst pipe | Gateway Construction Services, Inc. | ||
| 2017 | 1021-29 South Grand Blvd. | 45sf frbl insul paper,270sf windows-glzng,270sf wndws/3doors-clk,100lf blr clk | Envirotech, Inc. | ||
| 2017 | Residence (will demo) | 10sf frbl duct wrap | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2017 | House | 150lf frbl pipe insulation, 100sf n-f floor tile/mastic | Gateway Construction Services, Inc. | ||
| 2017 | Vacant Residence@4915 Geraldine Avenue (will demo) | 175lf frbl pipe insulation | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2017 | New Testament Christian Church | 130sf n-f floor tile, 4lf frbl thermal systems pipe insulation | Crossroads Construction Services, Inc. | ||
| 2017 | Killark Electric (17-0-155) | 160lf frbl TSI | Midwest Service Group | ||
| 2017 | Vacant Office Space | 200lf frbl TSI (behind lead contaminated ceramic tile) | GEI (Global Environmental, Inc.) | ||
| 2017 | Hyde Park-Renovation Recreation building | 17lf/76lf frbl ext door/wndw clk,100lf frbl fence clk,57lf frbl pipe ins/mudfttg | MAB Environmental | ||
| 2017 | 412 South Sarah Street (17-0-329) | 80sf frbl tank insulation, 4950sf n-f transite, door caulk (33 windows/9 doors) | Midwest Service Group | ||
| 2017 | Vacant House at 6452 Nashville | 85sf frbl duct wrap, 3800sf n-f transite diding, 400lf n-f window caulking | Abatepro, Inc. | ||
| 2017 | Pump Room (M17.97) | 60sf frbl tank insulation,60sf n-f vermiculite,50lf frbl pipe fttg/hangar insul | CENPRO Services, Inc. | ||
| 2017 | Residence (will demo) | 2sf frbl duct wrap | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2017 | Residence (will demo) | 2sf frbl duct wrap | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2017 | Residence (will demo) | 340sf frbl duct wrap | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2017 | Residence (will demo) | 8sf frbl duct wrap | Littles Wrecking Company II | ||
| 2017 | AMEREN General Office Building | 150lf frbl pipe insulation and pipe fittings | CENPRO Services, Inc. | ||
| 8817-2017 | 2017 | window caulk (none given) | Marschell Wrecking | ||
| 2017 | Residence (will demo) | 40sf non-frbl duct wrap/tape | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2018 | Mendenhall Bldg | 1900sf n-f floor tile, 145sf n-f pipe wrap, 400lf n-f window caulk | Hillsdale Demolition Contracting | ||
| 2018 | Residence (will demo) | 180sf frbl duct wrap, 400sf non-frbl floor tiel | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2018 | 6682 Oakland Avenue (Vacant Residential) | 175lf frbl TSI | Hunt Vac Services | ||
| 2018 | South City Catholic Academy (18-0-170) | 800sf non-frbl floor tile/mastic | Midwest Service Group | ||
| 2018 | Residence@1826 Warren (will demo) | 15lf frbl pipe insulation | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2018 | Elantas PDG-Reactor | 40sf frbl flue insulation, 85lf frbl TSI fittings | Midwest Service Group | ||
| 2018 | 4027 Winnebago (house to be demo) | 70lf frbl duct tape, 150lf non-frbl caulk | Abatepro, Inc. | ||
| 2018 | Single Family Residence | 2sf frbl duct wrap | B & D Wrecking | ||
| 2018 | Residence@4933 Geraldine (abate 6/28-29,demo 6/29-7/30) | 6sf frbl duct wrap, 300lf frbl window caulk | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2018 | Berthold Avenue | 150lf frbl asbestos pipe knuckles | GenCorp Services | ||
| 2018 | Vacant Residence (abate 10/15, demo 10/15-11/15) | 125sf frbl duct wrap | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2018 | 408 North Sarah | 10sf frbl vbrtn dmpnr,15sf frbl sht flrng,15lf frbl TSI,6624sf/40lf nf ftile/clk | Hunt Vac Services | ||
| 2018 | SLU-ISE Building | 400lf n-f transite pipe (abandoned water line duct bank) | Environmental Operations, Inc. | ||
| 2019 | Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis | 25lf frbl pipe fittings | Environmental Operations, Inc. | ||
| 2019 | BMO Harris Bank (section for demolition) | 67lf frbl pipe insulation, 5000sf non-frbl floor tile | Wellington Environmental | ||
| 2019 | Anhueser Busch-Building 207 (CENPRO Job#: ABP19-4) | 1675sf floor tile/mastic, 74lf window/door caulk, 60sf duct coating | CENPRO Services, Inc. | ||
| 2019 | St. Louis Community College Forest Park (M19-30) | 4800sf n-f floor tile/mastic, 110lf frbl pipe fitting insulation | CENPRO Services, Inc. | ||
| 2019 | Vacant Residence (abate 5/29-31, demo 5/29-7/29) | 15sf frbl duct wrap. | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2019 | 1601 Olive Street | 8990sf flrtl/mstc,2425sf ylw mstc,400sf blk mstc,1000sf mstc,50lf frbl pipe insl | Advanced Environmental Services, Inc. | ||
| 2019 | SLU 3225 Vista | 20sf frbl duct wrap, window glazing-13 windows | Crossroads Construction Services, Inc. | ||
| 2019 | Vacant Residence (abate 7/29, demo 7/29-9/30) | 2sf frbl duct wrap | Z & L Wrecking Company | ||
| 2019 | Du Bourg House | 200lf frbl pipe insulation, 10cf frbl boiler | Wellington Environmental | ||
| 2019 | 1150 South 3rd Street | 20sf n-f floor tile, 185lf frbl TSI, 50lf n-f window caulk | Midwest Service Group |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO059819 | Burnham | 1992 | FT | STEA | 15 | Bsmt | Carl Davis | 2001-07-29 | |
| MO058308 | Ao Smith | 1993 | WT | HWS | 160 | Blrm | Joe Ammons | 2001-07-26 |
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.
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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:
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.