American Viscose Asbestos Exposure: Parkersburg Workers and Families at Risk

Former workers at the American Viscose Company in Parkersburg, West Virginia, were exposed to toxic levels of asbestos while manufacturing rayon, synthetic fibers, and chemical products. Located in Wood County, this major industrial plant operated for decades before many of its hidden health risks—including long-term asbestos exposure—became widely known. Today, those who worked at the site and even family members who never set foot inside the plant may be eligible to file legal claims tied to American Viscose asbestos exposure.

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Asbestos in Rayon and Chemical Production

Asbestos was widely used throughout the American Viscose facility due to the intense heat generated by:

• Drying ovens and furnaces
• Steam lines and chemical pipes
• Pumps, gaskets, and valves
• Insulating blankets and ceiling tiles

Workers handling daily maintenance, operations, or even janitorial duties were often exposed to disturbed asbestos fibers—especially during equipment repairs, pipe replacements, and shutdown overhauls.

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Parkersburg and Wood County Workers at Risk

Thousands of men and women in the Parkersburg area worked at American Viscose from the 1940s through the plant’s various ownership changes and restructuring. Many commuted from Vienna, Lubeck, Mineral Wells, South Parkersburg, and surrounding towns.

Departments most at risk included:

• Fiber extrusion and drying
• Boiler and utility rooms
• Maintenance shops and pump rooms
• Shipping and storage

Workers were rarely warned about asbestos hazards, and protective equipment was almost never provided.

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Take-Home Asbestos Exposure: Protecting Families

Many mesothelioma and lung cancer cases today aren’t from direct worksite exposure—but rather secondhand or take-home exposure. At American Viscose, workers would unknowingly carry asbestos fibers home:

• On uniforms or jackets
• In the seats of cars
• On shoes, lunchboxes, or bags

Spouses and children who handled laundry or hugged their loved one after a shift were often exposed repeatedly. If someone in your household worked at American Viscose and you later developed an asbestos-related illness, you may still have a legal claim. Learn about take-home asbestos exposure here.

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Legal Options for American Viscose Asbestos Exposure Victims

Attorney Lee W. Davis has helped West Virginia families recover compensation for asbestos-related diseases since the late 1980s. If you were exposed at American Viscose or through a loved one who worked there, you may be entitled to:

• Compensation from asbestos trust funds
• Personal injury or wrongful death claims
• Coverage for medical bills, pain, and lost wages

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Call Today for a Confidential Case Review

If you or a loved one were affected by American Viscose asbestos exposure in Parkersburg or Wood County, don’t wait. Legal time limits apply. Call (412) 781-0525 or click below for help.

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