Chemical plant workers across West Virginia were routinely exposed to asbestos on the job—decades before the dangers were widely acknowledged. From insulation to gaskets to protective clothing, asbestos was everywhere in these facilities. Unfortunately, the toxic fibers stayed in the air, on workbenches, in lockers, and even followed workers home.
If you or a loved one worked in a West Virginia chemical plant and later developed mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may have a legal claim. At the Law Offices of Lee W. Davis, Esquire, L.L.C., we help former chemical workers and their families pursue compensation.
Asbestos Use in Chemical Plants Was Widespread
Chemical plants relied on asbestos for its heat resistance and chemical durability. Boilers, valves, pumps, pipe insulation, and fireproofing materials were commonly packed with asbestos. Maintenance crews, insulators, operators, and even clerical staff were exposed in confined plant environments—especially during shutdowns, turnarounds, and rebuilds.
Take-Home Asbestos Exposure from Chemical Plants
In many West Virginia households, a worker’s clothes carried home invisible asbestos fibers. Family members—especially wives who did laundry—unknowingly inhaled the dust. These take-home exposures have tragically led to mesothelioma in people who never set foot inside a plant.
Legal Help for Chemical Plant Workers and Families
We’ve helped chemical plant workers in places like South Charleston, Institute, Nitro, New Martinsville, and Belle pursue claims against the manufacturers and site operators that failed to warn or protect them. Whether the exposure happened in a Union Carbide, DuPont, Mobay, or Bayer facility, we know the job sites—and the documents that prove liability.
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