Asbestos in Rhode Island

Rhode Island's industrial history, particularly in shipbuilding and manufacturing, resulted in asbestos presence in buildings. Historical records document asbestos use in shipyards and manufacturing plants. Documented sites include:

  • Shipyards in Providence and Newport.
  • Manufacturing plants in the state's industrial areas.
Rhode Island Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in Rhode Island

Explore 347 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Rhode Island.

Job SiteCityState
National FurnaceCranstonRI
National & Providence Worsted MillsProvidenceRI
National Ring TravelerProvidenceRI
Nelson W. AldrichWarwickRI
New Asphalt PlantProvidenceRI
New England ContainerSmithfieldRI
New England SilkWesterlyRI
New England Telephone & TelegraphNorth ProvidenceRI
Newport Electric LightNewportRI
Newport & Fall River Street RailwayPortsmouthRI
Newport Naval StationNewportRI
Newport Water WorksNewportRI
New York, New Haven & Hartford RailroadWarrenRI
Nicholson FileProvidenceRI
Northboro SchoolEast ProvidenceRI
North East InsulationPawtucketRI
Nottingham MillsProvidenceRI
Old Colony Street RailwayNewportRI
Oliver Johnson & CompanyProvidenceRI
O.M. StillmanWesterlyRI
Ostby & BartonProvidenceRI
Our Lady Of Providence SeminaryWarwickRI
Owens CorningRumfordRI
Owens CorningPawtucketRI
Owens CorningAshtonRI
Packings & InsulationProvidenceRI
Pantex ManufacturingCentral FallsRI
Pantex ManufacturingPawtucketRI
Paragon WorstedProvidenceRI
Paramount PrintingPawtucketRI
Park BrewingProvidenceRI
Pawtucket ElectricPawtucketRI
Pawtuxet Valley DyeingPhenixRI
Pettaconsett Pumping StationProvidenceRI
Pgande National Energy GroupProvidenceRI
Philip CareyWarwickRI
P & MNewportRI
Pocasset WorstedThorntonRI
Potter & Johnston MachinePawtucketRI
Providence BeltingProvidenceRI
Providence BrewingProvidenceRI
Providence Civic CenterProvidenceRI
Providence CollegeProvidenceRI
Providence & Danielson RailwayProvidenceRI
Providence EngineeringProvidenceRI
Providence GasProvidenceRI
Providence Journal BuildingProvidenceRI
Providence ShipyardsProvidenceRI
Providence Steam EngineProvidenceRI
Providence Worsted MillsProvidenceRI

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Rhode Island?

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