Key Finding

Selikoff & Lilis (1991) included Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in their landmark multi-yard cohort study documenting asbestos-related disease among U.S. Navy shipyard workers. NIOSH HHE records confirm elevated fiber levels during overhaul operations.

Evidence Summary

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard has 6 verified evidence records. The yard has operated since 1891 as the Pacific Northwest primary naval ship repair facility in Bremerton, Washington.