Asbestos

The first documented case of an asbestos-related death was reported in 1906. By the 1940s, documents revealed that asbestos manufacturers were aware of the health risks related to exposure to asbestos. The first mesothelioma-related asbestos lawsuit was filed in the U.S. in 1966. In 1979, the EPA announced intention to issue rule that bans all uses of asbestos.
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