In Weirton, West Virginia, the steel mill was more than a job — it was the economic heart of the city. Generations of workers put in long shifts to support their families. But the danger didn’t end at the gate. There was asbestos exposure in Weirton homes.
For many families, asbestos came home on clothing — and no one warned them.
This is known as household exposure or take-home asbestos exposure. It happened when microscopic asbestos fibers clung to overalls, jackets, boots, and gloves. Once home, those fibers were released again in the laundry room, the car, or even while hugging a loved one.
🧺 The Laundry Wasn’t Safe
Wives washed those dusty clothes. Children helped fold them. No one knew that the invisible dust could lead to deadly illnesses years later.
With asbestos exposure in Weirton homes, we’ve seen families lose mothers, sisters, and daughters to mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer — even though they never worked in the mill themselves.
🏭 Where the Exposure Came From
Much of this came from work at:
- Weirton Steel
- National Steel
- LTV Steel
- Local construction and boiler jobs involving pipe insulation and industrial gaskets
These workers handled materials packed with asbestos. And those fibers didn’t stay behind.
⚖️ What Can You Do Now?
If someone in your family developed mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis, and they lived in the same home as a steelworker, you may still have a valid legal claim — even if the exposure happened decades ago.
📞 Call us at (412) 781-0525
🔗 Or visit: leewdavis.com/take-home-asbestos-cases
You don’t need every answer today.
You just need to know where to start.