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Did you work with Hydril BOP Shear Ram Seals? According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, it allegedly contained asbestos. Here is what it was, who was exposed, and who is responsible. Hydril BOP Shear Ram Seals, sold from the 1940s until 1985. Allegedly asbestos-packed shear ram and annular seals in Hydril blowout preventers exposed BOP technicians and rig mechanics during BOP nipple-up, testing, and rebuild, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Allegedly asbestos-fiber compression packing and asbestos-reinforced elastomer seals in Hydril ram-type and annular blowout preventers, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Workers allegedly exposed around this product included BOP technicians, Oilfield mechanics, and Drilling rig toolpushers. Asbestos claims are brought against the companies that made the products. If you worked with or around Hydril BOP Shear Ram Seals and were later diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related disease, you may have a legal claim against the manufacturer. This is educational information from an independent publisher — not a law firm — and is not legal advice.
Product Description
Hydril ram-type and annular (“bag-type”) blowout preventers allegedly used asbestos-fiber compression packing on operator shafts and asbestos-reinforced elastomer seals in the shear ram and pipe ram assemblies to contain wellbore pressure, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. BOP technicians allegedly disassembled Hydril stacks between wells in the shop, allegedly cutting out spent packing and seals and re-packing the operators.
Workers Exposed
BOP technicians allegedly rebuilt Hydril stacks in district shops. Oilfield mechanics and toolpushers allegedly worked on the BOP stack at the wellhead during nipple-up and function testing. Roughnecks allegedly assisted with stack handling and cleanup on the rig floor.
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