| ..... Kawishiwi ASBESTOS Acknowledged ..... For
all the important service our naval oiler served our country, there is
a darker side to these ships between the 1930’s and late 1970’s. Many
crewmembers were exposed to asbestos while conducting repairs,
modifications, or serving aboard these vessels. Asbestos was commonly
used in the insulation fixtures around piping and boilers, and was
particularly common in naval vessels. Today we know asbestos to be
carcinogenic. However, many men were unknowingly exposed and have today
contracted respiratory complications because of this exposure. Those
who believe they may have been exposed to asbestos should contact their
physician and discuss their asbestos history.
Read: how it can affect you. |
..... HOTLINE ....... and.. SUPPORT ..... Deep
down
in the bowels of Kawishiwi laid the makings of a dark health problem |
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Just Look where they had to work. The
pipes were every where Electritians
even cut into it to create save bonding connections |
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| Marion Spilmon is
just one of several who has a history of contacting
Asbestos. Tom Wickert is still fighting the problem. Wayne Jones was exposed many times but never got sick. We need to recognize and help all of these valuable oiler service people. |
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