Pearl Harbor Naval Complex
Base Background
The Pearl Harbor Naval complex was established in 1908 and includes 12,600 acres of land. The location became the home of the Pacific Fleet before World War II, and the Japanese attacked the base in 1941. Pearl Harbor continued to support the Pacific Fleet following the war. In 2010, the base merged with Hickam Air Force Base as the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Various contaminants were discovered in groundwater and soil, and environmental cleanup on this site is ongoing.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the toxins associated with this military location and the potential effects of exposure.*
| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| Heavy metals (misc.) | Potential Effects | Pneumonitis hypersensitivity | - | Multiple myeloma, Chronic renal disease |
| Petroleum hydrocarbons | Potential Effects | Methemoglobinemia | Cataracts, Anemia hemolytic | - |
| Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) | Potential Effects | Rhinitis irritant | - | - |
If you were stationed at Pearl Harbor Naval Complex and experienced adverse health effects, you may be eligible for compensation.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.