For decades, Detroit steel asbestos exposure put workers and their families at serious risk. Michigan’s steel plants—including Great Lakes Works, Zug Island, and the Ford Rouge Complex—relied on high-heat industrial processes that required asbestos insulation in furnaces, boilers, and piping. The result? Thousands of steelworkers were exposed to deadly asbestos fibers on the job, often without warning.
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But the exposure didn’t stop at the plant gates. Many steelworkers unknowingly brought asbestos home on their clothes and gear, exposing spouses, children, and other family members. These take-home asbestos exposure cases are tragically common in Michigan.
How Were Workers Exposed in Detroit Steel Plants?
Steel facilities throughout Metro Detroit used asbestos-containing materials in nearly every department:
- Pipefitting and boiler maintenance
- Refractory repair in blast furnaces
- Hot strip and cold rolling mills
- Coke oven battery rebuilds
- Asbestos gloves, aprons, and hot gear worn by millwrights, welders, and electricians
These exposures often went undocumented and ignored by employers for years, despite known risks.
Who Can File a Claim for Detroit Steel Asbestos Exposure?
You may have a case if:
- You worked at a Detroit-area steel plant and were later diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer
- Your loved one worked at a plant and you developed an asbestos-related illness through secondary exposure
- You handled or washed contaminated work clothing
Get Help from a Michigan-Asbestos Lawyer
Attorney Lee W. Davis has handled thousands of occupational asbestos cases, including many tied to Detroit steel and auto-related facilities. With deep knowledge of job site layouts, union trades, and exposure points, our firm is uniquely equipped to fight for maximum compensation.
🕑 Don’t wait. Asbestos-related claims have strict time limits in Michigan.
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