Asbestos Exposure at Hess Corporation’s St. Croix Refinery
Key Takeaways Hess Corporation’s St. Croix Refinery used asbestos extensively in its infrastructure — including insulation around pipes and boilers — from the 1960s onward, exposing workers to dangerous fibers during routine maintenance. Hess Corporation knew about the dangers of asbestos yet continued using it. Many former workers developed mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis decades […]