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Fairbanks, Alaska residents are at an increased risk of having been exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos. If you developed mesothelioma, you have a limited amount of time to pursue a claim for asbestos exposure. Our mesothelioma attorneys can discuss your legal rights and options during a free consultation.

Veterans Exposed to Asbestos in Fairbanks Alaska

Eielson Air Force Base was established 26 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska in 1943. It served an active role in World War II and the Cold War. It has been considered a Superfund site since 1989 due to environmental concerns. The base is expected to have 54 F-35 aircraft by 2020 and personnel in excess of 3,500, which includes Airmen, their families and civilian workers. Ladd Air Force Base was established in 1938. The base contains two runways, hangars, operational facilities and officers’ quarters. In 1961, the Army took it over and renamed it Fort Wainwright.

The Air Force has a long history of asbestos exposure. Because of its durability and heat resistance, asbestos was often contained in various components of aircraft. It was also used to construct military bases, troop housing, mess halls and other facilities. Air Force members could have been exposed to asbestos during their time of service.

Fairbanks Alaska Asbestos Site Exposure List

Many job sites in Fairbanks, Alaska are linked with possible asbestos exposure, including the following:

·         Aurora Energy ·         City of Fairbanks Power Plant ·         College Station ·         Eielson Air Force Base ·         Fairbanks Exploration Company ·         Fairbanks Municipal Power ·         Fairbanks Public Utilities ·         Fort Wainwright ·         Golden Valley Electric Power Plant ·         Ladd Air Force Base ·         Municipal Utilities System ·         Sea Land – Fairbanks Alaska ·         U.S. Smelting & Refining & Mining Company ·         University of Alaska ·         University of Alaska – Power Plant ·         War Department. Cold Weather Exp Air Base

Arctic Surplus in Fairbanks Alaska

The Arctic Surplus Salvage Yard in Fairbanks, Alaska is a former Superfund site. It accepted asbestos insulation, military equipment and other hazardous chemicals. At one point, it was owned by the Department of Defense. Private salvage companies operated the 24-acre property from the 1950s to 1980s. The site was added to the Superfund list in 1990 after piles of bulk asbestos and other hazards were found on the property. Long cleanup efforts and continued safety evaluations allowed the site to be taken off the Superfund List in 2006.