Were glass plant workers exposed to asbestos?

Yes. Glass plants routinely used asbestos in insulation, furnace linings, and protective clothing, putting workers and their families at risk.

Can I file a claim if my spouse worked at a glass plant?

Yes. If you developed mesothelioma due to take-home asbestos exposure, you may have a legal claim even if you never worked in the plant yourself.

What is the statute of limitations for mesothelioma claims in PA and WV?

Both states allow claims to be filed within two years of diagnosis — not from the date of exposure.

Glass Plant Mesothelioma Lawyer

As a glass plant mesothelioma lawyer, I’ve helped families who never knew their loved ones were working in buildings lined with dangerous insulation or handling equipment that shed asbestos dust daily.

The glass industry in Pennsylvania and West Virginia shaped towns, supported families, and provided reliable union work for generations. But behind the proud legacy of glass production lies a haunting reality: asbestos exposure was widespread — and deadly.

🏭 Where Asbestos Was Found in Glass Plants

Glass plants used asbestos in many critical areas due to its heat resistance:

Annealing lehr linings and furnace insulation
Pipe systems and boilers throughout the facility
Gloves, aprons, and welding blankets
Kiln bricks, conveyor seals, and mold releases

Asbestos was often invisible, especially when embedded in high-temperature materials that deteriorated slowly over time.

⚠️ Exposure Didn’t End at the Gate

For many workers, the danger followed them home. Take-home asbestos exposure from glass plants has led to mesothelioma diagnoses in spouses and even adult children decades later.

Laundry, car seats, shared bathrooms — these were common paths for asbestos fibers to travel. Families who never stepped foot inside a plant are now grappling with deadly illnesses.

⚖️ Still Time to File

Both Pennsylvania and West Virginia allow you to file a mesothelioma claim within two years of diagnosis. You do not need to prove exactly when the exposure occurred — just that your diagnosis is connected to known glass plant job sites.

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👨‍⚖️ Why Work With Lee W. Davis?

35+ years helping mesothelioma victims across PA, WV & OH
First-hand knowledge of regional job sites
Personally handles every case — no middlemen
No fee unless we win

📞 Request Your Free Case Review

Call (412) 781-0525 or contact us online for a confidential consultation. You may be entitled to compensation, even if exposure occurred decades ago.

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