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The chrysotile factories

One of the largest asbestos plants in the world between 1912 and 1980 was located in Manville, in Somerset County, New Jersey. The plant employed up to 3500 people at one time, and manufactured asbestos products for more than 70 … Continue reading →

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The amosite asbestos factories

Just before the United States entered World War II, an amosite asbestos factory was established in Paterson, New Jersey, to supply the Navy with asbestos insulation for the pipes, boilers and turbines of its ships. Amosite asbestos was used almost … Continue reading →

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