Electricians in West Virginia were frequently exposed to asbestos on job sites across the state—often without their knowledge. From industrial plants to coal-fired power stations, electricians routinely drilled into walls, ceilings, and pipe chases insulated with asbestos-containing materials. The risk was widespread—and in many cases, deadly.
How West Virginia Electricians Were Exposed to Asbestos
Asbestos was a common material in conduit insulation, circuit breaker panels, wiring insulation, arc chutes, and fireproofing compounds. When electricians cut, drilled, or disturbed these materials—especially in older facilities—fibers were released into the air. Some of the highest-risk sites in West Virginia included:
- Pleasants Power Station
- Mountaineer Plant in Mason County
- Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel
- Union Carbide facilities in South Charleston and Institute
Even workers who never directly handled asbestos could still be exposed in confined spaces shared with pipefitters, insulators, and boilermakers.
Take-Home Asbestos Exposure
Electricians often brought home asbestos fibers on their work clothes, exposing spouses and children in the process. This type of take-home exposure has led to multiple secondary mesothelioma diagnoses in West Virginia. If your family member worked as an electrician and you later developed an asbestos-related illness, you may have a legal claim.
Legal Options for Electricians and Families
If you or someone in your household was diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer linked to asbestos exposure, you may be eligible for financial compensation. Our firm has decades of experience helping union tradespeople and their families across West Virginia.
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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer from electrical work in West Virginia, you may be entitled to compensation. We offer:
- Free legal consultations
- In-home visits across West Virginia
- Experience with union electrician claims
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