Asbestos / Mesothelioma Statistics in Colorado Springs
~30
Annual Mesothelioma Diagnoses (Colorado Springs MSA)
2 years
SOL from Diagnosis
Fort Carson, Peterson AFB, NORAD (Cheyenne Mountain), Air Force Academy
Key Exposure Industries
El Paso County District Court
Primary Litigation Venue
Courts in Colorado Springs, Colorado
El Paso County District Court — Fourth Judicial District
270 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Colorado Springs
UCHealth Memorial Hospital — Cancer Services
1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Liability Considerations in Colorado Springs
Military Asbestos Exposure in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs' military installations were constructed primarily in the 1940s-1970s using asbestos building materials standard for that era. The Cheyenne Mountain Complex — an underground nuclear command center built in the 1960s — used asbestos fireproofing throughout its facilities, and workers who maintained or renovated these facilities were exposed to asbestos. Peterson AFB and Schriever AFB housed aircraft maintenance and space operations facilities with asbestos-containing building materials. Fort Carson's training and support facilities constructed during the Cold War buildup used asbestos pipe insulation, floor tiles, and ceiling materials. Veterans and civilian DoD employees who worked at any of these installations during the asbestos era should consult an attorney about potential VA and civil claims.