Asbestos in Connecticut

Connecticut’s industrial past, particularly in shipbuilding and manufacturing, resulted in widespread asbestos use. Historical records document asbestos use in shipyards, manufacturing plants, and power generation facilities. Documented sites include:

  • Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton.
  • Factories in cities like Bridgeport Brass Company in Bridgeport.
  • Connecticut Light & Power plants.
Connecticut Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in Connecticut

Explore 969 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Connecticut.

Job SiteCityState
173 Park AvenueEast HartfordCT
3030 Park AvenueBridgeportCT
68 Garden StreetManchesterCT
A. & B. Boiler RepairHartfordCT
A. Bedell BenjaminStratfordCT
ACandSHartfordCT
ACandSWethersfieldCT
A.C. GilbertNew HavenCT
AcmatEast HartfordCT
Acme ShearBridgeportCT
Acme WireNew HavenCT
Adc Contracting & SupplyBridgeportCT
A D C Contr. & SupplyBridgeportCT
A.D.C. Supply WarehouseDerbyCT
Aetna InsuranceHartfordCT
Aetna Life InsuranceHartfordCT
A.J. MongilloNew HavenCT
Algonquin ClubBridgeportCT
Allen ManufacturingBloomfieldCT
Allen ManufacturingHartfordCT
Alloy BoundariesNaugatuckCT
A.L. McGloin DrywallSouthingtonCT
Aluminum Smelting & RefiningNew HavenCT
Alvin SayreNorwalkCT
AmerbelleRockvilleCT
American AirlinesWindsor LocksCT
American BrassAnsoniaCT
American BrassWaterburyCT
American BrassTorringtonCT
American CanGreenwichCT
American Chain & CableBridgeportCT
American Cleaners & DyersBridgeportCT
American CyanamidNew HavenCT
American CyanamidStamfordCT
American CyanamidWaterburyCT
American CyanamidWallingfordCT
American EclaFairfieldCT
American EnkaRocky HillCT
American EnkaWillimanticCT
American FabricsBridgeportCT
American FeltGlenvilleCT
American FeltNew HavenCT
American GraphophoneBridgeportCT
American IncineratorStamfordCT
American IncineratorAnsoniaCT
American Machine & FoundryGreenwichCT
American OpticalPutnamCT
American Radiator & Standard SanitaryWaureganCT
American ResearchFarmingtonCT
American StandardWaureganCT

Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Connecticut

While specific data on asbestos-related occupations in Connecticut is limited, historical industrial activities suggest potential high-risk occupations:

  • Construction Workers: Asbestos was widely used in insulation, roofing, flooring, and other building materials common in construction.
  • Shipyard Workers: Connecticut has a history of shipbuilding, particularly during World War II, where asbestos was heavily used.
  • Factory Workers: Numerous manufacturing facilities in Connecticut may have used asbestos in various applications.
  • Power Plant Workers: Asbestos was commonly used for insulation and fireproofing in power plants. (Source: Millstone Power Station)
Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Connecticut

Connecticut Asbestos Regulations and Laws

Connecticut has adopted federal regulations and implemented state-specific laws to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure.

Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH)

The DPH oversees asbestos abatement activities in Connecticut. They provide information and guidance on asbestos-related issues, including:

Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL)

The DOL, through its Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA), enforces workplace safety regulations, including those related to asbestos exposure.

Key Laws and Regulations

Sources

  1. Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) - Asbestos Program.
  2. Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) - CONN-OSHA.
  3. Electric Boat: https://www.gdeb.com/
  4. Millstone Power Station

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Connecticut?

If you or a loved one is sick or passed away due to asbestos, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Connecticut law protects victims of asbestos exposure. We can assist you in understanding your legal options.