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Insulation-Wrapped Pipes Led to Asbestos Exposure
Prior to 1970, insulation-wrapped pipes ran under the building's ceilings. These pipes were later covered by dropped ceilings. Sometime after 1971, Missouri Pacific engaged in a remodeling project that involved removing the dropped ceilings and drilling through the floors to run computer wiring.
Courtesy of Missouri Court of Appeals: Timothy P. Hedgecorth v. Union Pacific Railroad Co
see also:
Asbestos & Buildings
Workers: Building Insulation and Other Materials May Contain AsbestosAsbestos has been found in building insulation--Free Lawsuit Review
Dropped Ceiling Dust
Remove Dropped Ceiling, Get Exposed to Asbestos DustRemoved Dropped Ceiling Causes Dust from Asbestos
Case Facts
Asbestos Case Facts: Hedgecorth vs. Union PacificFacts in Hedgecorth vs. Union Pacific Asbestos Case
