For decades, Avtex Fibers in Nitro, West Virginia, was a key manufacturer of rayon and synthetic fibers—integral to the region’s industrial history. But many former workers and their families now face a much darker legacy: Avtex Fibers Nitro asbestos exposure.
Avtex used asbestos-containing materials in insulation, steam lines, pumps, and chemical processing areas. Workers who spent years on site—especially those in maintenance, boiler rooms, and production—were at high risk. Sadly, many of these exposures occurred without adequate warning, proper protective gear, or safety procedures.
How Asbestos Exposure Occurred at Avtex
Asbestos was commonly used to insulate pipes, gaskets, pumps, and turbines in fiber plants like Avtex. When these materials broke down or were disturbed during maintenance, tiny asbestos fibers could become airborne and inhaled.
Even worse, many workers unknowingly carried these deadly fibers home on their clothing. That means take-home asbestos exposure posed a real threat to spouses and children, some of whom have later developed mesothelioma or asbestosis years after the original exposure.
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Who Was At Risk for Avtex Fibers Nitro Asbestos Exposure?
- Pipefitters
- Millwrights
- Insulators
- Mechanics
- Chemical processing workers
- Family members exposed to contaminated laundry
If you or a loved one worked at Avtex Fibers—or even just washed their uniforms—you may be entitled to compensation. Many Avtex employees were never told the risks. Decades later, diseases like mesothelioma are just now surfacing.
We Help Avtex Fibers Nitro Asbestos Families Take Action
At the Law Offices of Lee W. Davis, we’ve helped asbestos victims for more than 35 years across West Virginia. Our legal team understands the specific layout, processes, and exposure points of Avtex Fibers and similar industrial facilities in the Kanawha Valley.
We don’t rely on generic forms or national call centers. You’ll work directly with a West Virginia attorney who knows the local history and the court system—and who isn’t afraid to take your case seriously.
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