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
TextronManvilleRI
Theodore T. Green AirportProvidenceRI
Tower Iron WorksProvidenceRI
Trades BuildingPawtucketRI
Union OilProvidenceRI
Union Pacific RailroadProvidenceRI
UniroyalProvidenceRI
United EngineeringProvidenceRI
United States Bobbin & ShuttleWoonsocketRI
United States CottonCentral FallsRI
United States CottonPawtucketRI
United States Gutta Percha PaintProvidenceRI
United States RubberBristolRI
United States RubberProvidenceRI
Universal WindingCranstonRI
University Of Rhode IslandKingstonRI
University Of Rhode IslandProvidenceRI
VA HospitalProvidenceRI
Valley FallsAlbionRI
Valley Worsted MillsProvidenceRI
Vermont ManufacturingProvidenceRI
Vesta Knitting MillsProvidenceRI
Vesta UnderwearProvidenceRI
WanskuckProvidenceRI
Warner BrothersHopkintonRI
Warner BrothersAshawayRI
Warwick Elementary SchoolWarwickRI
Warwick MillsCentervilleRI
Westerly TextileWesterlyRI
Westerly Water WorksWesterlyRI
Westerman RealtyWest WarwickRI
Westford Training SchoolRumfordRI
Westminster ConstructionProvidenceRI
Weybosset Hill Off BuildingProvidenceRI
WeyerhaeuserPortsmouthRI
W.F. & F.C. SaylesPawtucketRI
W.F. & F.C. SaylesSaylesvilleRI
William ClarkWesterlyRI
William CoddingtonProvidenceRI
William E. Joslin & CompanyProvidenceRI
William GregoryWickfordRI
William GrosvenorProvidenceRI
Woonsocket Electric Machine & PowerWoonsocketRI
Woonsocket Spool & BobbinWoonsocketRI
Woonsocket Worsted MillsWoonsocketRI
W. & W. JewelryProvidenceRI
YMCAWesterlyRI

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.