Asbestos Job Sites in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan

Thousands of workers across PA, WV, and MI were exposed to asbestos at asbestos jobsites—often without warning. This page provides an overview of known asbestos job sites and links to detailed state-specific resources.

Asbestos Jobsites generally are the locations of most asbestos exposures. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was used extensively in various industries, including construction, shipbuilding, and manufacturing, due to its heat-resistant and durable properties. However, exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems, including mesothelioma, a type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. As a result, many companies that used asbestos products have faced lawsuits and filed for bankruptcy, and set up trust funds to compensate victims of asbestos exposure.

Asbestos Jobsites in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan are among the states with a significant history of asbestos use in various industries. In Pennsylvania, several job sites have been identified as high-risk for asbestos exposure, including steel mills, power plants, and chemical plants. One example is the Bethlehem Steel plant in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, which operated from the early 1900s until 1995 and used asbestos-containing products extensively in its operations. Other high-risk job sites in Pennsylvania include the PPG Industries plant in Pittsburgh, the U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, and the Westinghouse Electric Company in Philadelphia.

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In West Virginia, the mining industry has been a major source of asbestos exposure, with several coal mines and processing plants using asbestos products for insulation and fireproofing. The W.R. Grace vermiculite mine in Libby, Montana, which supplied asbestos-contaminated vermiculite to processing plants in West Virginia and other states, has also been linked to numerous cases of asbestos-related illnesses. Other high-risk job sites in West Virginia include the DuPont chemical plant in Belle, the Union Carbide plant in South Charleston, and the American Cyanamid plant in Willow Island.

Michigan is another state with a significant history of asbestos use in various industries, including automobile manufacturing, shipbuilding, and construction. The General Motors plant in Flint, Michigan, is one of the most well-known high-risk job sites in the state, with numerous cases of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses linked to its operations. Other high-risk job sites in Michigan include the Dow Chemical plant in Midland, the Ford Rouge complex in Dearborn, and the Detroit Diesel engine plant in Detroit.

Asbestos Job Site FAQs

What are asbestos job sites?

These are work locations—such as steel mills, chemical plants, and shipyards—where asbestos was regularly used and exposed workers over time, leading to conditions like mesothelioma and lung cancer.

Which industries had the most asbestos exposure?

Asbestos exposure was common in steel manufacturing, power generation, oil refining, construction, and railroad industries, especially from the 1940s through the 1980s.

Can I file a claim for asbestos exposure decades ago?

Yes. Because mesothelioma and asbestos-related illnesses often take decades to develop, legal claims are still possible if exposure can be traced to a specific job site or product.

Asbestos Jobsites in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Michigan

Overall, asbestos exposure remains a significant public health concern in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan, with numerous job sites identified as high-risk for asbestos exposure. While bankrupt asbestos companies have set up trust funds to compensate victims of asbestos exposure, it is important for workers who may have been exposed to asbestos to seek medical screening and legal assistance if they develop symptoms of asbestos-related illnesses.

Talk to a Lawyer About Your Exposure

If you or a loved one worked at a job site where asbestos was present, you may be entitled to compensation. Call 412-781-0525 today or fill out the contact form to speak directly with attorney Lee W. Davis.

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