Santa Fe Springs, California

Santa Fe Springs is a city in Los Angeles County, California. Incorporated in 1957, Santa Fe Springs has a current population of just over 16,000. From an early history of ranching and petroleum production, Santa Fe Springs has developed into city of industry, with defense, automotive and aerospace industries at the forefront. Among the city's top employers are Presto Food Products, motorcycle racing products supplier Vance & Hines, and Trojan Battery Company.

Santa Fe Springs was founded in 1871 by J.E. Fulton as Fulton Wells. Early development centered on the town's mineral springs. A year-round resort hotel, baths and swimming hole were built, and the mineral water was also bottled and sold as a medicinal tonic. Oil was discovered in 1921, and derricks began to sprout on the new Santa Fe Springs oil field. Despite some early difficulty with "blow-outs" which resulted in spectacular well fires, Santa Fe Springs soon became a successful oil town. The Wilshire Oil Company refinery, built in 1936, was sold to Gulf Oil Corporation in 1960, and later to Golden West Refining Company in 1983. The refinery ceased operations in 1992. The Powerine Oil Company refinery operated, with a brief interruption and several changes of owner, from 1934 until 1995. In the second half of the 20th century, the city developed a number of automotive parts businesses. The Moon Equipment Company was founded in the 1950s. Today, renamed Mooneyes for their well-known cartoon logo, they continue to sell specialty hot-rod parts and accessories from their original shop location. The Egge Machine Company, makers of vintage engine parts, arrived in 1972. Santa Fe Springs is also home to U. S. Aerospace, Inc., which produces aircraft assemblies for aerospace manufacturers.

Santa Fe Springs has a lengthy history of industry in fields known to have used asbestos-containing materials, making asbestos exposure, and the risk of mesothelioma, an ongoing concern. We provide information about mesothelioma treatment options in and around Santa Fe Springs at the bottom of this page. If you were exposed to asbestos in Santa Fe Springs, you may benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma attorney.

Jobsites in Santa Fe Springs where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Santa Fe Springs, CA have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Santa Fe Springs, CA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Santa Fe Springs, CA. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Santa Fe Springs, CA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Santa Fe Springs, CA. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.