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
Public Works Center Building 354NewportRI
Queen DyeingProvidenceRI
Quidnick ManufacturingQuidnickRI
Quincy Dye WorksWoonsocketRI
Quonset Point Naval Air StationNorth KingstownRI
RalstonNorth ProvidenceRI
Revere RubberProvidenceRI
Rhode IslandProvidenceRI
Rhode Island BrewingProvidenceRI
Rhode Island ChemicalProvidenceRI
Rhode Island CoalPortsmouthRI
Rhode Island CoveringProvidenceRI
Rhode Island Dyeing & FinishingWoonsocketRI
Rhode Island HospitalProvidenceRI
Rhode Island Perkins HorseshoeProvidenceRI
Rhode Island Public TransitProvidenceRI
Rhode Island School Of DesignProvidenceRI
Rhode Island School Of NursingProvidenceRI
Rhode Island State Sanitorium For ConsumptionsProvidenceRI
Rhode Island Suburban RailwayProvidenceRI
Rogers ScrewProvidenceRI
Roger Williams HospitalProvidenceRI
Royal ElectricPawtucketRI
Rumford ChemicalRumfordRI
Rumford ChemicalProvidenceRI
Saint John The Baptist SchoolWest WarwickRI
Saint Joseph HospitalProvidenceRI
Samoset Power PlantValley FallsRI
Sassafras Point WorksProvidenceRI
Sayles Finishing PlantSaylesvilleRI
Sayles Finishing PlantLincolnRI
Schrader & CompanyEast GreenwichRI
Sears, Roebuck & CompanyWarwickRI
Sea View RailroadWickfordRI
Sergeant & WilburPawtucketRI
Sinclair OilTivertonRI
Slater CottonPawtucketRI
Slatersville Finishing Company DivisionSlatersvilleRI
Smith GraniteWesterlyRI
Social ManufacturingWoonsocketRI
Standard Mill SupplyProvidenceRI
Standard OilProvidenceRI
Star City GlassCoventryRI
Steam & Gas Pipe Company FactoryProvidenceRI
Steere Worsted MillsProvidenceRI
Stillwater Worsted MillsHarrisvilleRI
Swift River WoolenWesterlyRI
SynthronAshtonRI
TamarackPawtucketRI
TexacoProvidenceRI

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.