If you or a loved one worked at Great Lakes Steel in Ecorse, Michigan, and later developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
Great Lakes Works—also known historically as Great Lakes Steel—was a massive industrial complex situated on the Detroit River. As part of U.S. Steel, it employed thousands of Michigan residents in high-heat environments where asbestos insulation, gaskets, and refractory materials were routine. Workers in departments ranging from boiler maintenance to pipefitting, electrical, and production were routinely exposed without adequate warning.
Asbestos Exposure at Great Lakes Steel
During the height of production in the 1950s–1980s, the plant used asbestos-laden materials in:
- Pipe insulation
- Furnace linings
- Brake linings on rolling equipment
- Gaskets and packing for steam lines
Many trades were affected, including:
- Millwrights
- Electricians
- Pipefitters
- Maintenance mechanics
Even workers who never handled asbestos directly may have experienced bystander exposure—simply by sharing space in the same facility.
Take-Home Exposure: Families Also at Risk
Many workers unknowingly brought asbestos fibers home on their clothing, tools, and lunchboxes. This take-home asbestos exposure led to diagnoses of mesothelioma in spouses and even children years later. If your family member worked at Great Lakes Steel and you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may also have a claim.
Legal Help for Great Lakes Steel Asbestos Victims
The Law Offices of Lee W. Davis has been involved in Michigan asbestos litigation since the 1990s, including thousands of U.S. Steel and GM foundry claims. We offer:
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Frequently Asked Questions – Great Lakes Steel Asbestos Exposure
Q: What asbestos products were used at Great Lakes Steel in Ecorse, MI?
A: The plant used a wide range of asbestos-containing products, including pipe insulation, refractory bricks in furnaces, gaskets, packing materials, and even protective gloves. These materials were common in steel production from the 1940s through the 1980s.
Q: Who was at risk of asbestos exposure at the Great Lakes Works plant?
A: Virtually anyone working at the plant may have been exposed, especially pipefitters, electricians, maintenance mechanics, millwrights, and boiler operators. Even office workers and visitors may have been exposed to airborne asbestos fibers in shared spaces.
Q: Can family members file a claim for asbestos exposure from Great Lakes Steel?
A: Yes. If you developed mesothelioma due to secondhand or take-home exposure—for example, by washing your loved one’s work clothes—you may be entitled to file a claim under Michigan law.
Q: What should I do if I worked at Great Lakes Steel and now have mesothelioma?
A: Contact an experienced asbestos lawyer as soon as possible. You may qualify for compensation from bankruptcy trusts, settlements, or lawsuits. The Law Offices of Lee W. Davis can guide you through this process with no upfront cost.