railroad asbestos exposure 5

https://thepennsylvaniaasbestostips.clearhavendigest.com/posts/understanding-pennsylvania-asbestos-litigation-what-you-need-to-know

Railroad asbestos exposure happened when workers handled insulation, brakes, and steam pipes on old trains. Those fibers got into the air in roundhouses and repair shops, and over decades caused serious lung disease. Many former railroad employees now deal with mesothelioma or asbestosis, linking their illness to those years working around engines.