McLouth Steel in Trenton and Gibraltar, Michigan, was once a major employer in the Great Lakes industrial corridor—but many former employees were unknowingly exposed to asbestos on the job. McLouth Steel asbestos exposure has led to serious health issues like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis in former mill workers, pipefitters, electricians, and machinists.
Why Was Asbestos Used at McLouth Steel?
During the 1950s through the 1980s, asbestos was used in nearly every part of steel manufacturing—from blast furnace insulation to fireproof panels and heat-resistant gaskets. Workers repairing boilers, turbines, and hot strip mills often handled asbestos materials daily. These exposures were preventable, but companies often failed to provide proper warnings or protective equipment.
Jobs at Highest Risk of Asbestos Exposure
Many trades at McLouth were affected:
- Insulators and pipefitters
- Maintenance mechanics
- Millwrights and welders
- Overhead crane operators
- Electrical technicians
Even clerical workers and contractors who visited the site have developed asbestos-related illnesses due to secondary exposure.
Take-Home Asbestos Exposure from McLouth Steel
Workers at McLouth Steel often came home in clothing contaminated with microscopic asbestos fibers. These fibers clung to coveralls, boots, and tool bags—turning family homes into dangerous secondary exposure sites. Wives, children, and other household members who handled laundry or hugged returning workers were unknowingly put at risk. Over the years, we’ve represented numerous families in Michigan where mesothelioma developed not from direct work at the steel mill, but from asbestos brought home on a loved one’s clothes. These take-home asbestos cases are recognized under Michigan law, and you may still have time to file a claim.
Legal Options for Michigan Workers and Families
If you or a loved one worked at McLouth Steel and later developed mesothelioma, lung cancer, or another asbestos-related condition, you may be entitled to compensation. Our firm offers:
- Free consultations statewide
- Decades of asbestos litigation experience
- In-home and virtual visits anywhere in Michigan
📞 Call 412-781-0525 or use our contact form to get started.
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