The most common place for patients to have inhaled asbestos fibers is on the job. There are several industries that have typically exposed workers to asbestos. Asbestos exposure has occurred at:
- Aluminum plants
- Chemical plants
- Oil refineries
- Power plants
- Schools
- Ships
- Shipyards
- Steel mills
The cleanup site for the September 11th tragedy was contaminated with asbestos particles being dispersed into the air from the destruction of older buildings and exposing hundreds of people to the dangerous substance.
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