Insulation Workers Asbestos – WV Local 80 Exposure Risks

Insulation workers asbestos exposure in West Virginia has caused thousands of illnesses, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Members of Local 80, the union representing insulation workers in WV, were among the most heavily exposed trades in the state. From powerhouses to chemical plants, asbestos insulation was everywhere.

Why Were Insulation Workers at Risk?

Insulation workers often cut, installed, or removed materials containing asbestos—especially between the 1940s and 1980s. These materials included:

• Pipe wrap and boiler insulation
• Cement panels and thermal blankets
• Fireproofing sprays and loose-fill insulation

These materials released microscopic asbestos fibers when disturbed. Without modern respirators or containment protocols, workers inhaled those fibers on the job—and brought them home on clothing.

WV Job Sites Where Insulation Workers Faced Exposure

Many Local 80 members worked at major West Virginia facilities such as:

• Kammer and Fort Martin Power Plants
• Weirton and Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel mills
• Union Carbide and DuPont chemical plants
• Public schools, hospitals, and municipal buildings

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Each of these job sites had asbestos-packed environments where insulators handled high-risk materials daily.

Legal Options for Insulation Workers and Families

If you or a loved one was an insulation worker in WV and has been diagnosed with:

• Mesothelioma
• Lung cancer
• Asbestosis

You may qualify for compensation through asbestos trust funds or litigation. Even family members exposed through take-home asbestos may be eligible to file a claim.

Attorney Lee W. Davis has helped insulation workers in Local 80 and nearby Local 2 (Pittsburgh) recover compensation. He has handled over 3,000 asbestos cases and offers personalized, aggressive representation.

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