Was Manitowoc — Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane asbestos documented in litigation?

Manitowoc — Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane is documented in public asbestos litigation records as a manufacturer whose products contained asbestos during the mid-twentieth century. Workers in industrial facilities, power plants, refineries, shipyards, and commercial construction who handled or worked near these products may have experienced occupational exposure.

Which trades had the most exposure?

Pipe coverers and insulators, pipefitters, boilermakers, millwrights, and maintenance workers are among the trades most frequently documented in asbestos exposure claims. Workers who cut, fitted, or removed asbestos-containing products — and those working in close proximity during that work — typically had the highest fiber concentrations.

How long do workers have to file an asbestos claim?

Statutes of limitations for asbestos personal injury claims vary by state, typically ranging from one to five years from the date of an asbestos-related diagnosis. The clock generally starts at diagnosis, not exposure — mesothelioma can have a latency period of 20 to 50 years. An asbestos attorney can identify the deadlines that apply to your specific situation.

Can workers file claims related to Manitowoc — Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane asbestos exposure?

Yes. Workers diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis after exposure to Manitowoc — Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane products may pursue claims through civil litigation. An experienced asbestos attorney can assess available defendants, applicable trust funds from co-defendants, and the states where claims can be filed most effectively.

Can family members file secondary exposure claims?

Spouses, children, and household members who developed asbestos-related disease through contact with contaminated work clothing brought home by an exposed worker may be eligible for secondary (household) exposure claims. Wrongful-death claims can also be filed by surviving family members of workers who died from asbestos-related disease.

Brake-Friction

Manitowoc Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane (3900/4100 series)

⚖ Litigation Record1950s-1980sAllegedly incorporated chrysotile-asbestos woven brake bands on the hoist and swing drums plus asbestos-lined clutch friction, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records

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Litigation Record: Information below reflects allegations in publicly filed asbestos litigation — plaintiff allegations, not findings of fact.

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Did you work with Manitowoc Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane (3900? According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, it allegedly contained asbestos. Here is what it was, who was exposed, and who is responsible. Manitowoc Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane (3900, sold from the 1950s until the 1980s. Manitowoc lattice-boom crawler cranes (3900/4100 series) allegedly incorporated asbestos-containing woven brake bands and clutch linings on the hoist and swing drums, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Allegedly incorporated chrysotile-asbestos woven brake bands on the hoist and swing drums plus asbestos-lined clutch friction, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Workers allegedly exposed around this product included Crane Operators, Operating Engineers (IUOE), Heavy-Equipment Mechanics, and Construction Laborers. Asbestos claims are brought against the companies that made the products. If you worked with or around Manitowoc Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane (3900 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

Manitowoc lattice-boom crawler cranes — including the 3900, 4000, and 4100 series — were used on nuclear-plant construction, refinery erection, bridge builds, industrial-plant work, and heavy structural jobs from the 1950s into the 1980s. According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, Manitowoc crawler cranes allegedly incorporated chrysotile-asbestos woven brake bands and clutch friction linings on the main hoist, auxiliary hoist, boom hoist, and swing drums. Replacement bands and linings were allegedly supplied through Manitowoc dealer and aftermarket friction channels.

Workers Exposed

Crane operators, oilers, IUOE operating engineers, and dealer/field mechanics allegedly disturbed asbestos brake and clutch dust during band replacement, drum inspection, and compressed-air cleaning of the friction assemblies. Construction laborers and iron workers working alongside crawler cranes on refinery, powerhouse, and industrial jobs allegedly experienced bystander exposure during brake service.

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Product Facts

Trade NameManitowoc Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane (3900/4100 series)

Years Produced1950s-1980s

Asbestos ContentAllegedly incorporated chrysotile-asbestos woven brake bands on the hoist and swing drums plus asbestos-lined clutch friction, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records

CategoryBrake-Friction Automotive-Friction

Trust FundNo active trust

Exposed Trades & Occupations

Crane OperatorsOperating Engineers (IUOE)Heavy-Equipment MechanicsConstruction Laborers

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Living with a diagnosis?

If you were diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, a filing deadline may already be running. You may have a legal claim now — and claims can often be pursued even if the company is out of business.

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