Dow South Charleston Asbestos Exposure – What You Need to Know

Dow South Charleston asbestos exposure affected countless chemical plant workers and their families. If you or a loved one worked at the Dow (formerly Union Carbide) facility in South Charleston, WV and were diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis, your exposure may have occurred on the job—or even through take-home contact.

Located in the heart of the Kanawha Valley chemical corridor, the Dow plant (originally Union Carbide) used asbestos-containing insulation, gaskets, and machinery well into the 1970s and 1980s. Unfortunately, many former workers were never warned of the danger.

Where Did Asbestos Exposure Occur at the Dow Chemical Plant?

Employees in these roles faced especially high risks:

• Pipefitters and maintenance crew
• Insulators and millwrights
• Chemical process operators
• HVAC and utility technicians

The plant used asbestos to line steam pipes, insulate reaction vessels, and protect high-temperature equipment in the production of industrial chemicals. When workers cut, installed, or repaired these materials, microscopic asbestos fibers became airborne.

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What Is Take-Home Asbestos Exposure?

Asbestos exposure didn’t end at the jobsite. Dow workers who returned home with dusty clothes, boots, or tools unknowingly carried the hazard with them. Spouses who did the laundry or hugged their partner at the door—and even children playing nearby—may have developed mesothelioma decades later.

Learn how take-home exposure works here:
👉 What Is Take-Home Asbestos Exposure?

Your Legal Rights After Dow South Charleston Asbestos Exposure

West Virginia law allows victims of occupational and secondary asbestos exposure to pursue financial compensation. This can include:

• Payment of medical expenses and travel costs for treatment
• Lost wages and loss of household income
• Pain and suffering
• Wrongful death damages

You do not need to be a current Dow employee to file a claim. If you were exposed at the South Charleston plant—or lived with someone who was—you may still have time to act.

My Firm Knows the Dow Facility

I’ve handled asbestos exposure claims from every corner of West Virginia since 1988. We understand the layout, safety history, and jobsite conditions at the Dow/Union Carbide South Charleston plant. And we know how to build the strongest case possible for your family.

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📞 It’s Time to Take the Next Step

If you’ve received a mesothelioma or asbestos-related diagnosis after working at the Dow South Charleston plant—or if you lost someone due to exposure—reach out now. We will personally evaluate your case, walk you through your legal options, and take on the fight for you.

📍 The Law Offices of Lee W. Davis
📞 Call Today: (412) 781-0525
🔗 Read about another nearby site: Union Carbide in Institute, WV

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