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Did you work with Sprout-Waldron Hammer Mill Drive Belts? According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, it allegedly contained asbestos. Here is what it was, who was exposed, and who is responsible. Sprout-Waldron Hammer Mill Drive Belts, sold from the 1930s until the 1980s. Allegedly asbestos-fabric drive belts on Sprout-Waldron hammer mills at commercial feed mills, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Allegedly asbestos-fabric drive belts and friction facings on Sprout-Waldron hammer mills serving feed and grain mills, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Workers allegedly exposed around this product included Feed mill operators, Hammer mill operators, and Grain cooperative maintenance mechanics. Asbestos claims are brought against the companies that made the products. If you worked with or around Sprout-Waldron Hammer Mill Drive Belts 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
Sprout-Waldron hammer mills were a mainstay of U.S. commercial feed milling for grinding grain and byproduct ingredients into mash. According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, the woven drive belts and friction facings on the main drive allegedly incorporated asbestos textile reinforcement rated for continuous, dust-laden operation. Belt change-outs, motor swaps, and drive-pulley maintenance allegedly disturbed asbestos-bearing surfaces.
Workers Exposed
- Feed mill operators clearing hammer mill jams and swapping screens
- Hammer mill operators changing worn drive belts
- Grain cooperative maintenance mechanics performing seasonal overhauls
- Feed mill electricians replacing drive motors and starters
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