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The risk of asbestos exposure for residents of Arkansas extends across the state. Arkansas has specific areas that place people at increased risk for exposure, where the mineral was imported, where mining occurred and improper demolitions took place.
Written by Michelle Whitmer | Scientifically Reviewed By Arti Shukla, Ph.D. | Edited By Walter Pacheco | Last Update: July 16, 2024
Arkansas has no Superfund sites in which asbestos is listed as an official contaminant. The toxic mineral can still be found in areas that pose a risk to residents. Arkansas was one of many states that received tainted vermiculite from Libby, Montana. The vast majority of this vermiculite went to North Little Rock. The remaining shipments went to other Arkansas cities like Nashville, Hope, Pine Bluff and Little Rock.
In December 2021, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment issued a Consent Administrative Order. It carried a civil penalty of $1,320 against Arkansas Pollution Control & Ecology Commission. The group failed to inspect the dangers of asbestos before renovating an old building in Blytheville, Arkansas.
Occupational hazards exist in multiple fields, sectors and workplaces in Arkansas. Much of the danger depends on the daily functions of an employee’s occupation. Certain occupations provide more extreme hazards, like asbestos exposure, which can be fatal.
The following list includes occupations that are at increased risk of being exposed to the toxic material:
Arkansas is not generally associated with widespread asbestos exposure. The state does contain certain job sites where the toxic material was present. Employees and visitors of these locations should take caution. Consider seeking medical attention if exposure occurred.
Job Sites known for asbestos exposure in Arkansas include:
Buildings in and near Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, were identified as containing asbestos and were demolished. According to a 2011 review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asbestos was known to be contained within destroyed buildings. Through several improper decisions, the EPA allowed the Fort Chaffee building to be demolished. The control method was new and had not been tested and approved by the agency.
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Get Your Free GuideIn December 2011, officials from the EPA met with residents of the North Little Rock community. They discussed possible exposures that occurred at a former vermiculite processing facility. EPA officials confirmed that contamination was present on the site. Further testing would be required to confirm more details. The vermiculite plant that previously existed in North Little Rock may have contained asbestos from Montana’s Libby Mine. This type was considered much more toxic than other types of asbestos.
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Whitmer, M. (2024, July 16). Asbestos in Arkansas. Asbestos.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com, 16 Jul 2024, https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com. Last modified July 16, 2024. https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
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Whitmer, M. (2024, July 16). Asbestos in Arkansas. Asbestos.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com, 16 Jul 2024, https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com. Last modified July 16, 2024. https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com has provided patients and their loved ones the most updated and reliable information on mesothelioma and asbestos exposure since 2006.
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Whitmer, M. (2024, July 16). Asbestos in Arkansas. Asbestos.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com, 16 Jul 2024, https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com. Last modified July 16, 2024. https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
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Whitmer, M. (2024, July 16). Asbestos in Arkansas. Asbestos.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com, 16 Jul 2024, https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com. Last modified July 16, 2024. https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
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Whitmer, M. (2024, July 16). Asbestos in Arkansas. Asbestos.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com, 16 Jul 2024, https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com. Last modified July 16, 2024. https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
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Whitmer, M. (2024, July 16). Asbestos in Arkansas. Asbestos.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com, 16 Jul 2024, https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com. Last modified July 16, 2024. https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com has provided patients and their loved ones the most updated and reliable information on mesothelioma and asbestos exposure since 2006.
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Whitmer, M. (2024, July 16). Asbestos in Arkansas. Asbestos.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com, 16 Jul 2024, https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com. Last modified July 16, 2024. https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
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My family has only the highest compliment for the assistance and support that we received from The Mesothelioma Center. This is a staff of compassionate and knowledgeable individuals who respect what your family is experiencing and who go the extra mile to make an unfortunate diagnosis less stressful. Information and assistance were provided by The Mesothelioma Center at no cost to our family.LashawnMesothelioma patient’s daughter
Whitmer, M. (2024, July 16). Asbestos in Arkansas. Asbestos.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com, 16 Jul 2024, https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com. Last modified July 16, 2024. https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com has provided patients and their loved ones the most updated and reliable information on mesothelioma and asbestos exposure since 2006.
Our team of Patient Advocates includes a medical doctor, a registered nurse, health services administrators, veterans, VA-accredited Claims Agents, an oncology patient navigator and hospice care expert. Their combined expertise means we help any mesothelioma patient or loved one through every step of their cancer journey.
More than 30 contributors, including mesothelioma doctors, survivors, health care professionals and other experts, have peer-reviewed our website and written unique research-driven articles to ensure you get the highest-quality medical and health information.
My family has only the highest compliment for the assistance and support that we received from The Mesothelioma Center. This is a staff of compassionate and knowledgeable individuals who respect what your family is experiencing and who go the extra mile to make an unfortunate diagnosis less stressful. Information and assistance were provided by The Mesothelioma Center at no cost to our family.LashawnMesothelioma patient’s daughter
Whitmer, M. (2024, July 16). Asbestos in Arkansas. Asbestos.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com, 16 Jul 2024, https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com. Last modified July 16, 2024. https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com has provided patients and their loved ones the most updated and reliable information on mesothelioma and asbestos exposure since 2006.
Our team of Patient Advocates includes a medical doctor, a registered nurse, health services administrators, veterans, VA-accredited Claims Agents, an oncology patient navigator and hospice care expert. Their combined expertise means we help any mesothelioma patient or loved one through every step of their cancer journey.
More than 30 contributors, including mesothelioma doctors, survivors, health care professionals and other experts, have peer-reviewed our website and written unique research-driven articles to ensure you get the highest-quality medical and health information.
My family has only the highest compliment for the assistance and support that we received from The Mesothelioma Center. This is a staff of compassionate and knowledgeable individuals who respect what your family is experiencing and who go the extra mile to make an unfortunate diagnosis less stressful. Information and assistance were provided by The Mesothelioma Center at no cost to our family.LashawnMesothelioma patient’s daughter
Whitmer, M. (2024, July 16). Asbestos in Arkansas. Asbestos.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com, 16 Jul 2024, https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
Whitmer, Michelle. "Asbestos in Arkansas." Asbestos.com. Last modified July 16, 2024. https://www.asbestos.com/states/arkansas/.
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Arti Shukla, Ph.D., is an internationally renowned asbestos researcher known for her achievements in identifying biomarkers that cause mesothelioma. She is the director of the Shukla Research Lab, as well as a professor of pathology at The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine.
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Arti Shukla, Ph.D., is an internationally renowned asbestos researcher known for her achievements in identifying biomarkers that cause mesothelioma. She is the director of the Shukla Research Lab, as well as a professor of pathology at The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine.
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