Asbestos at Mobil Oil
For over 47
years, Mobil Oil in Beaumont utilized asbestos extensively in various products.
Records from asbestos trust funds associated with Mobil Oil show the use of products such as
pipe insulation and pipe coverings,
millboard, panelboard and misc. building materials,
raw asbestos fibers and misc.,
boiler and high-temp equipment insulation,
gaskets, packing and seals,
joint compounds, insulating cements, adhesives and mastics,
roofing and siding shingles, coatings and sealants,
packing and sealants for drilling/oilfield (drilling muds).
The following list contains asbestos products identified in claims against the
ABB Lummus Global, A. P. Green, Babcock & Wilcox, Dresser Industries, Eagle-Picher, JT Thorpe Tex., Owens Corning, Owens Corning/Fibreboard asbestos
trust fund(s) linked to exposure at Mobil Oil in Beaumont, Texas:
ABB Lummus Global
- AC cables
- Electrical systems
- Feedwater heaters
- Gas-insulated switchgears
- Gaskets
- Generators
- High-capacity transformers
- Steam turbines
- Valves
- Wiring insulation
A. P. Green
- Asbestos Cement
- Asbestos Fire
- Castable Mix 204
- Greencast
- Greencast 22 L GR
- Greencast 94 GR
- Greencast 97 GR
- Greencast 97 L GR
- Insblok 19
- Insulation Adhesive
- Kast O-Lite Refractory Cement
- Lo Abrade GR
- MC-30
- Mizzou Firebrick
- No. 36 Refractory
- Refractory Ce
- SK-7 Asbestos Cement
- Steelkon GR
- Steelplant Castable B
- Therm-O-Flake Coating (18% asbestos)
- Therm-O-Flake L.B. Block
Babcock & Wilcox
- FJ Furnace Boilers
- Gauges
- Insulating Firebrick
- Integral Furnace Boilers
- Marine Boilers
- Steam-Generating Boiler Products
- Stirling Boiler
- Type E Pulverizers
Dresser Industries
- Alco Locomotives
- Baroid Drilling Mud-Diaseal
- Baroid Drilling Mud-Flosal
- Baroid Drilling Mud-Super Visbestos
- Baroid Drilling Mud-Visbestos
- Bay State Abrasives
- Clark Compressor
- Consolidated Safety Valve
- Dresser Pump
- Dresser-Rand Compressor
- Dresser-Rand Turbine
- IMCO Drilling Mud-Best
- IMCO Drilling Mud-Diaseal
- IMCO Drilling Mud-Flosal
- IMCO Drilling Mud-Shurlift
- IMCO Drilling Mud-Super Best
- IMCO Drilling Mud-Super Visbestos
- IMCO Drilling Mud-Univis
- IMCO Drilling Mud-Visbestos
- Ingersoll-Dresser Pump
- Kellogg Brown & Root
- Leroi Compressor
- Magcobar Drilling Mud-Diaseal M
- Magcobar Drilling Mud-Flosal
- Magcobar Drilling Mud-Oilfaze
- Magcobar Drilling Mud-Visbestos
- Magcobar Drilling Mud-Visquick
- Manning, Maxwell & Moore
- Mid-Valley
- Moore Turbine
- Pacific Pump
- Roots Compressor
- Terry Steam Turbine Co.
- Worthington Compressor
- Worthington Pump
- Worthington Turbine
- Worthington-Moore Turbine
Eagle-Picher
- 106 Finishing Cement
- 111 High Temperature Cement
- 33 Insulating Cement
- 43 Cement
- 7M Asbestos Finishing Cement
- 85% Magnesia Pipe Covering and Insulating
- 99 Finishing Cement
- Armatemp Cement No. 10
- Armatemp Cement No. 166
- Castable Cement
- Coprtex Cement
- D.E. Block
- Drycote
- Eagle 20 Finishing Cement
- Eagle Drycote
- Firekote Cement
- Fireproofing Cement
- Hi-Stick Insulating Cement
- Hi-Temp Corrosion Resistant Paint
- HyLo Finishing Cement
- HyLoc Block and Pipe Covering
- Insulac
- Insulating Cement
- Insulseal
- Insulstic Adhesive Material
- Kings XX Finishing Cement
- Navy Grade Insulating Cement
- Navy Special Insulating Cement
- One-Cote Cement
- Spray Mastic
- Stalastic
- Super “66” Cement
- Superfill “A”
- Superfill “F”
- Supertemp Block
- Swetchek
- Vercel Block
- “1003” Cement
- “330” Insulating Cement
- “DE 85” Block
- “DE 95” Block
JT Thorpe Tex.
Owens Corning
- Ceiling Boards
- Finishing Cement
- Insulating Cement
- Kaylo 10 Block Insulation
- Kaylo 20 Block Insulation
- Kaylo Block Insulation
- Kaylo Heat Insulation
- Kaylo Insulation
- Kaylo Pipe Covering
- Kaylo Pipe Insulation
- One Cote Cement
- Ready Mix
- Type II Mastic
Owens Corning/Fibreboard
- 85% Magnesia Block, Pipe-covering and Thermal Insulation
- Aircell or Asbestos Paper Insulation
- Alumishield Roof Paint
- Asbestofelt (manufactured by a predecessor)
- Asphalt-Saturated Felts or Roll Roofing
- Caltemp (or Caltherm) Pipe Covering
- Caulking Compounds, Plastic Cements, Roof Coatings
- Colorok, Stormlap, Pabflex and Stonite Asbestos Cement Products
- FI Thermal Insulating Cement
- Flamecurb Gypsum Board
- Gaskets, Packings (manufactured by a predecessor)
- Gripdeck Floor Coating
- Gypsum Board and Lath
- Insulating Tape
- No. 127 Thermal Insulating Cement
- Pabco Pipe Covering
- Pebco Floron Floor Covering
- Plant Pipe Covering
- Prasco Pipe Covering
- Super Caltemp Pipe Covering
Important Note: This list may not be complete and may not include all asbestos-containing
products used at the Mobil Oil in Beaumont, TX. The specific products
used likely varied over time.
High-Risk Asbestos Exposure Jobs at Mobil Oil
Due to the extensive use of asbestos at Mobil Oil, employees working in the following
positions were exposed to a significant risk of developing asbestos-related diseases:
- Abatement Worker
- Asbestos Worker
- Auto Mechanic
- Bagger
- Bag Opener
- Bale Press Operator
- Bale Roller
- Boiler Inspector
- Boilermaker
- Boiler Mechanic Helper
- Boiler Operator
- Boiler Repair
- Boiler Tender
- Boiler Worker
- Carder of Asbestos Yarn
- Carpenter
- Commercial Building Trades
- Construction Laborer
- Demolition Worker
- Diesel Mechanic
- Driller
- Drywall Installer
- Drywall Taper
- Factory
- Field Worker
- Furnace Installer
- Furnace Insulator
- Furnace Operator
- Furnace Repairman
- Gaskets
- Industrial Engineer
- Insulation Worker
- Insulator
- Lagger
- Lather
- Machinist
- Machinist Helper
- Maintenance Man
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Maintenance Mechanic in oilfield operations
- Mill Worker
- Mixer
- Oil Field Worker
- Operating Engineer
- Packing & Sealant Mixer or Operator
- Pipe Coverer
- Pipefitter
- Pipe Insulator
- Plasterer
- Plumber
- Powerhouse Mechanic
- Powerhouse Operator
- Pumpman
- Puncher of Asbestos Cement Pipes
- Puncher of Millboard
- Puncher of Roofing Materials
- Remodeler
- Repairman
- Roofer
- Roofing Materials
- Roustabout
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Siding Installer
- Stationary Engineer
- Steamfitter
- Weaver of Asbestos Fibers
Important Note:
This list is derived from trust fund data associated with asbestos exposure claims, focusing on products
manufactured or supplied by companies related to relevant trust funds. It identifies occupations known to
have used these types of products at Mobil Oil in Beaumont, Texas. This list
may not be exhaustive regarding all high-risk jobs at this location.
Asbestos Exposure Consequences
Mobil Oil in Beaumont, Texas employees were directly exposed to asbestos
throughout their
employment, particularly between 1936 and 1982, when asbestos was heavily used.
Asbestos fibers,
microscopic and easily inhaled, are incredibly durable. Once inhaled, they can lodge in the lungs and
other organs. The body struggles to remove these fibers, leading to chronic inflammation and scarring.
For those who worked at Mobil Oil, this process significantly increased the risk of severe and
often fatal asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and various
pleural conditions.
Secondary Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure extended beyond the Mobil Oil in Beaumont. Workers often unknowingly
carried
asbestos dust home on their clothing, skin, hair, and tools. This resulted in secondary, or “take-home,”
exposure for family members residing in Beaumont and surrounding communities. Even low levels of asbestos
exposure can be harmful, and these diseases often have a long latency period, sometimes appearing
decades after the initial exposure, leaving families devastated years after a loved one worked
at Mobil Oil.
Filing Asbestos Claims After Exposure at Mobil Oil
The eligibility requirements for filing asbestos claims vary depending on the specific trust fund
related to Mobil Oil in Beaumont, TX. Generally, claimants must
provide:
- Proof of exposure:
Evidence of exposure to asbestos-containing products manufactured or used by Mobil Oil at
its Beaumont facility between 1936 and 1982.
- Diagnosis: Medical documentation confirming a diagnosis of a qualifying asbestos-related
disease, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis.
- Causation: Evidence demonstrating a connection between the diagnosed disease and the asbestos
exposure at Mobil Oil in Beaumont.
Important Note: Each asbestos trust fund has specific criteria, claim forms, and procedures.
Average Settlement Ranges by Type of Asbestos-Related Disease
Average settlements for asbestos-related diseases linked to exposure at the Mobil Oil site in Beaumont, TX, can vary significantly. For claims against companies responsible for the exposure (civil defendants),
settlements might range from approximately $27,681 and
$1,884,090. The specific amount awarded depends on
factors such as the severity of the disease, the claimant’s medical history, and details of their employment
at Mobil Oil, including job duties and duration of exposure.