Indian Point Energy Center Indian Point Energy Center was a three-unit nuclear power plant located on the east bank of the Hudson River in Buchanan, New York, approximately 36 miles north of New York City. The facility provided up to 25% of New York City's electricity.
Last verified: 2026-03-09Indian Point Unit 1 began operations in 1962, followed by Unit 2 in 1974 and Unit 3 in 1976. The plant was constructed during an era when asbestos-containing materials were standard in nuclear facility construction. Consolidated Edison built the first two units, while the New York Power Authority built Unit 3. All three units relied heavily on asbestos for thermal insulation, fireproofing, and equipment gaskets. The facility was permanently closed in April 2021.
Asbestos was pervasive throughout all three Indian Point units, found in pipe insulation, turbine wrapping, reactor containment insulation, gaskets, and fireproofing materials. Workers faced significant exposure during the plant's construction in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as during decades of refueling outages and maintenance operations. Contract workers brought in for outage work were often the most heavily exposed, as they performed insulation removal and replacement in confined, poorly ventilated spaces.
The following job categories at Indian Point Energy Center had the highest risk of asbestos exposure:
Numerous former Indian Point workers have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Court records document multiple lawsuits filed by workers and their families against asbestos product manufacturers that supplied materials used at the plant. The combination of decades-long operation and large workforce means the total number of affected workers is substantial.
Health information is based on established medical research on asbestos exposure. Asbestos is classified as a known human carcinogen by the National Cancer Institute, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Consult a physician for medical advice specific to your situation.
Workers exposed to asbestos at Indian Point Energy Center may be entitled to compensation through asbestos trust funds, personal injury lawsuits, or veterans benefits. Mesothelioma patients and their families have recovered billions in compensation from companies that manufactured or used asbestos products.
2 asbestos trust funds have been identified as potentially related to exposure at this site. Many mesothelioma patients qualify to file claims with multiple trusts simultaneously.
Find Out If You QualifyWorkers who were employed at Indian Point Energy Center between 1960s–1980s may have been exposed to asbestos-containing materials. If you've been diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may have legal options including trust fund claims and lawsuits.
Workers exposed to asbestos at Indian Point Energy Center may be eligible to file claims with the following trust funds:
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Yes. Asbestos-containing materials were used extensively throughout all three Indian Point nuclear units, including pipe insulation, reactor containment insulation, turbine wrapping, gaskets, valve packing, and fireproofing materials.
Pipe fitters, insulators, boilermakers, electricians, maintenance workers, and nuclear plant operators all faced asbestos exposure. Contract workers during refueling outages were among the most heavily exposed due to insulation removal work in confined spaces.
Yes. Former workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases may be eligible for compensation through asbestos trust funds, personal injury lawsuits, or wrongful death claims on behalf of deceased workers.
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