Asbestos Exposure at Washington — Washington: Former Worker Claims

General Equipment at Washington 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 23 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
11125-2022	2022	former South Point Elementary	Demolition	n-f mastic, n-f floor tile, sheet flooring on wood, frbl duct tape (8750sf, 4…	Tubbs & Son Construction
2983-2001	2001	Washington School District/Blue Jay Gym	Renovation	576 sq. ft. ceiling tile	Spray Services Inc.
394-2003	2003	Washington School	DEMOLITION	n	Royal Wrecking, LLC
	2007	George Washington Carver Department of Agriculture		80 Sqft boiler door, 30 LF Gaskets	Asbestos Removal Services, Inc.
	2007	Cemetery Caretakers Residence		2sf duct tape, 70sf sheet flooring, window glazing	American Remediation & Restoration Services
	2009	Residence		120lf Duct Insul/1350sf Trnst Pnls/170sf Flr Tile	Spray Services, Inc.
3776-2009	2009	Washington Grade School	DEMOLITION		Kevin Williams Exc & Demo. LLC
6330-2013	2013	Clean City Squares	DEMOLITION	Boiler insulation, transite, duct cloth, floor tile/mastic (Midwest Service G…	Spirtas Wrecking Company
6354-2013	2014	Brauer Bldg	DEMOLITION	Floor tile/mastic, window glaze, caulk, transite, roof. (A6232-2013, Midwest…	Spirtas Wrecking Company
7212-2015	2015	Washington Univ. School of Medicine, Storz Bldg	DEMOLITION	window caulk, floor tile/mastic, ceiling hockey pucks (A6702-2015) (3265sf, 5…	Aalco Wrecking Company, Inc.
7269-2015	2015	Annex Library	DEMOLITION	floor tile and mastic (490 sf)	Aalco Wrecking Company, Inc.
	2016	Bette Ruether (House)		100lf frbl asbestos wrapped duct pipe	US Environmental Solutions LLC
	2016	Immanuel Lutheran Church & School		6640sf non-frbl floor tile/mastic	Spray Services, Inc.
8269-2017	2017	Former 5th street elementary school	DEMOLITION	floor tiles, pipe	K.J. Unnerstall Construction Co.
	2019	#1929 The Washington Coffee Shop		100sf boiler insulation	Asbestos Removal Services, Inc.
9754-2019	2019	1308-1328 South Kingshighway	DEMOLITION	tsi, ceiling tile, sheet flooring, mastic, floor tile, caulk/glazing, roof fl…	Spirtas Wrecking Company
	2022	Former South Point Elementary School		10sf frbl duct tape, 375sf sheet flooring on wood, 21570sf n-f floor tile, 37…	Stan Morris Construction LLC
	2022	South Point Elementary School		375sf frbl sheet flooring, 10sf frbl duct seam sealant, 22600sf n-f floor til…	Spray Services, Inc.
11125-2022	2022	former South Point Elementary	DEMOLITION	n-f mastic, n-f floor tile, sheet flooring on wood, frbl duct tape (8750sf, 4…	Tubbs & Son Construction
12426-2024	2025	Washington Middle School	DEMOLITION	n-f roofing, n-f tile &mastic & debris, frbl pipe insul debris (160sf, 700sf …	Central Disposal Service
	2025	Residence		20sf duct insulation, 1685sf Transite siding, 1sf tar insulation	Spray Services, Inc
	2026	Residential Structure		20sf frbl duct insul, 1685sf transite, 1sf tar insul	SCE, Inc.
	2026	Immanuel Lutheran Church		1lf frbl TSI, 65sf frbl ceiling tile, 1500sf n-f tile &mastic	Spray Services, 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	Type	Use	MAWP (PSI)	Location	Inspector	Cert Exp
MO005409	Art Welding	1958	HWST	HWS	150	Gym Blrm	Ed Brinkman	2002-08-08
MO005409	Art Welding	1958	HWST	HWS	150	Gym Blrm	Ed Hess	2002-08-08
MO045301	Amtrol	1993	EXPT	HWH	125	Blrm	Ed Brinkman	2002-08-08
MO045301	Amtrol	1993	EXPT	HWH	125	Blrm	Ed Hess	2002-08-08

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 — Washington 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 Washington Missouri documented in asbestos litigation records?

Yes. Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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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