Asbestos at Woodward & Lothrop
For over 57
years, Woodward & Lothrop in Washington utilized asbestos extensively in various products.
Records from asbestos trust funds associated with Woodward & Lothrop 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,
sprayed or trowled acoustic/decorative plasters and textures,
asbestos cement sheets, siding and boards,
boiler and high-temp equipment insulation .
The following list contains asbestos products identified in claims against the
Babcock & Wilcox, Owens Corning, Pittsburgh Corning, Turner & Newall, USG asbestos
trust fund(s) linked to exposure at Woodward & Lothrop in Washington, Washington, DC:
Babcock & Wilcox
- FJ Furnace Boilers
- Gauges
- Insulating Firebrick
- Integral Furnace Boilers
- Marine Boilers
- Steam-Generating Boiler Products
- Stirling Boiler
- Type E Pulverizers
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
Pittsburgh Corning
- Braided Rod Packing
- Foamglas Building Insulation
- Gasoline Packing
- Insubestos Felt Insulation
- Insutape
- Semi-metallic Asbestos High Pressure Packing
- Unarco Insulating Cement #50
- Unarco Insulating Cement #75
- Unibestos Block Insulation
- Unibestos Insulation
- Unibestos Pipe Covering
Turner & Newall
- Atlas 85% Magnesia
- Atlas Newtempheit
- Sindanyo Asbestos Electric Arc and Heat Resisting Board
- Trafford Tile Asbestos Cement Sheets
- Aircell Pipe Covering
- Featherweight Pipe Covering
- K & M Hy-Temp Block Insulation
- K & M Pipe Covering
- K & M Rope Packing
- Kaytherm Pipe Covering
USG
- Asbestos Felts & Covering
- Asbestos Paper
- Audicote Acoustical Plaster
- Bondcrete
- Ceiling Tile
- Cement Plaster Regular
- Corrugated Cool Felt Air C. Covering
- Corrugated Wool Felt Covering
- Durabond 90 Joint Compound
- Durabond Joint Compound
- Firecode Plaster
- Glatex Asbestos Cement Siding
- Gypsum Woodfibre Plaster
- Hi-Lite Acoustical Plaster
- Imperial Gypsum Cement Plaster
- Imperial Plaster
- Imperial Tape
- Oriental Exterior Stucco Finish Coat
- Perf-A-Tape Compound
- Perf-A-Tape Joint System
- Pipe Coverings
- Pyrobar Mortar Mix
- Pyrobestos PC Board & Stack Lining
- Range Boiler Jackets Pipe Covering
- Red Top Cement Plaster
- Red Top Firecode Plaster
- Red Top Gypsum Plaster
- Red Top Patching Plaster
- Red Top Plaster
- Rigid Block Insulation (Generic)
- Roofing Products
- Sabinite Acoustical Plaster
- Siding Shingles
- Spray Texture Paint/Finish
- Spraydon Fireproofing Plaster
- Structo-lite Perlited Gypsum Plaster
- Structolite
- Super Hard Spray
- Texolite
- Textone
- Texture Paint
- Thermalux (Generic)
- “Sheetrock” Texture
Important Note: This list may not be complete and may not include all asbestos-containing
products used at the Woodward & Lothrop in Washington, DC. The specific products
used likely varied over time.
High-Risk Asbestos Exposure Jobs at Woodward & Lothrop
Due to the extensive use of asbestos at Woodward & Lothrop, employees working in the following
positions were exposed to a significant risk of developing asbestos-related diseases:
- Abatement Worker
- Acoustical Installer
- Acoustical 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
- Bricklayer
- Carder of Asbestos Yarn
- Carpenter
- Cement Mason
- Checker
- Commercial Building Trades
- Construction Crew
- Construction Laborer
- Demolition Worker
- Diesel Mechanic
- Drywall Applicator
- Drywall Installer
- Drywall Taper
- Factory
- Furnace Installer
- Furnace Insulator
- Furnace Operator
- Furnace Repairman
- Gaskets
- Industrial Engineer
- Insulation Worker
- Insulator
- Lagger
- Lather
- Machinist
- Machinist Helper
- Maintenance Man
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Mason
- Mill Worker
- Mixer
- Operating Engineer
- Painter
- Pipe Coverer
- Pipefitter
- Pipe Insulator
- Plasterer
- Plumber
- Powerhouse Mechanic
- Powerhouse Operator
- Puncher of Asbestos Cement Pipes
- Puncher of Millboard
- Puncher of Roofing Materials
- Remodeler
- Repairman
- Roofer
- Roofing Materials
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Siding Installer
- Stationary Engineer
- Steamfitter
- Warehouseman
- 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 Woodward & Lothrop in Washington, Washington, DC. This list
may not be exhaustive regarding all high-risk jobs at this location.
Asbestos Exposure Consequences
Woodward & Lothrop in Washington, Washington, DC employees were directly exposed to asbestos
throughout their
employment, particularly between 1926 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 Woodward & Lothrop, 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 Woodward & Lothrop in Washington. 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 Washington 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 Woodward & Lothrop.
Filing Asbestos Claims After Exposure at Woodward & Lothrop
The eligibility requirements for filing asbestos claims vary depending on the specific trust fund
related to Woodward & Lothrop in Washington, DC. Generally, claimants must
provide:
- Proof of exposure:
Evidence of exposure to asbestos-containing products manufactured or used by Woodward & Lothrop at
its Washington facility between 1926 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 Woodward & Lothrop in Washington.
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 Woodward & Lothrop site in Washington, DC, can vary significantly. For claims against companies responsible for the exposure (civil defendants),
settlements might range from approximately $30,746 and
$1,834,126. 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 Woodward & Lothrop, including job duties and duration of exposure.