For decades, Clarksburg Asbestos Exposure happened at the former PPG Flat Glass plant in Clarksburg, West Virginia—now operated by Vitro Architectural Glass—used asbestos-containing materials throughout its manufacturing operations. From furnace linings and boiler insulation to pipe coatings and repair gaskets, asbestos was deeply embedded in daily work at the plant. Many former PPG workers, and their families, were exposed to airborne asbestos fibers without proper protection or warning.
Vitro Clarksburg asbestos exposure cases often involve not only plant employees but also subcontractors, union laborers, and even household members who never stepped foot in the facility. If you or someone you love has developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may have a case.
Asbestos Use at the Former PPG Glass Plant in Clarksburg
During the height of operations under PPG Industries, the Clarksburg plant relied heavily on extreme heat and chemical processes to produce flat glass and mirror products. These processes required:
- Asbestos-lined furnaces and annealing ovens
- Insulated steam and water lines throughout the plant
- High-heat gloves, aprons, and gear made with asbestos fibers
- Maintenance and shutdown work that disturbed asbestos dust
Workers in glass forming, utilities, mechanical shops, and cleaning crews were frequently exposed—often without knowing the long-term risks.
Take-Home Exposure Risk for Families
Asbestos exposure didn’t stop at the plant gate. Dust from clothing, hair, and lunch areas was brought home by workers and unknowingly exposed spouses and children, creating a new generation of victims. If you developed mesothelioma from contact with a family member who worked at the Clarksburg PPG Glass plant, your case may qualify under take-home asbestos exposure law.
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Filing an Asbestos Claim for Vitro/PPG Exposure
You may be able to file a mesothelioma lawsuit or trust claim related to asbestos exposure at the Clarksburg plant, even decades after leaving the job. Our firm has represented workers and families from this region for over 30 years.
Attorney Lee W. Davis was involved in the original West Virginia asbestos mass trials and has helped hundreds of victims navigate the claims process—whether through direct litigation or trust fund recovery.
📞 Contact a West Virginia Asbestos Lawyer Today
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestosis and worked at (or lived with someone who worked at) the PPG Glass Plant in Clarksburg, now Vitro, don’t wait.
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📞 Call 412-781-0525 today for a free consultation. We serve West Virginia families affected by asbestos.
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