Ecorse Steel asbestos exposure has been linked to a long history of serious occupational illness among workers and their families in Michigan. Located in Downriver and formerly part of U.S. Steel’s Great Lakes Works, this site employed thousands of people across multiple departments—each with its own unique asbestos hazards.
If you or a loved one worked at Ecorse Steel and developed mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may have the right to financial compensation. I have handled more than 3,200 Michigan asbestos cases, including those from Downriver and nearby Detroit-area steel mills.
Where Asbestos Was Found at Ecorse Steel
Workers at the Ecorse plant were surrounded by asbestos insulation on:
- Steam and water pipes
- Boilers and turbines
- Reheat and soaking furnaces
- Hot strip mill lines and ladle preheaters
- Powerhouses and maintenance areas
Tradespeople like pipefitters, millwrights, insulators, welders, and electricians were often directly exposed. Even non-trades—like laborers, supervisors, and truck drivers—frequently encountered airborne asbestos dust.
Take-Home Asbestos Exposure From Ecorse
Thousands of family members were exposed to asbestos fibers brought home on clothing, car seats, and lunch pails. This take-home exposure tragically caused mesothelioma in spouses, children, and even grandchildren decades later.
Ecorse Steel asbestos exposure didn’t just affect workers—it created a public health crisis for entire households and communities.
Legal Options for Ecorse Workers and Families
Our firm understands the job layout, plant procedures, and manufacturer responsibility behind the asbestos products used at Ecorse. That means we can file claims efficiently and with evidence that national firms often lack.
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer, you may be eligible to:
- File an asbestos lawsuit in Michigan courts
- Submit trust fund claims for fast payouts
- Receive settlements without ever going to trial
Visit our Michigan Mesothelioma Lawyer page or explore Asbestos Job Sites in Michigan to learn more.
Call the Law Offices of Lee W. Davis at (412) 781-0525 or use our secure form to get answers today. No fees unless we recover money for you.
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