Key Finding

Selikoff (1978) conducted a landmark cohort study of Bethlehem Steel Sparrows Point workers, documenting significantly elevated rates of mesothelioma and asbestosis. This Tier 1 peer-reviewed evidence established Bethlehem Steel shipyards as among the most heavily documented asbestos exposure sites in the United States.

Evidence Summary

Bethlehem Steel Shipyards has 5 verified evidence records. The Sparrows Point facility operated from 1905 to 1997 as one of the largest commercial shipbuilding operations on the East Coast.