Albright Power Station, located in Preston County, West Virginia, was once a vital coal-fired generating facility operated by Monongahela Power Company and later FirstEnergy. While the plant was decommissioned in 2012 and demolished in the years that followed, the dangers it posed didn’t disappear with the building. Many workers who spent years at Albright Power … Read more
For decades, Clarksburg Asbestos Exposure happened at the former PPG Flat Glass plant in Clarksburg, West Virginia—now operated by Vitro Architectural Glass—used asbestos-containing materials throughout its manufacturing operations. From furnace linings and boiler insulation to pipe coatings and repair gaskets, asbestos was deeply embedded in daily work at the plant. Many former PPG workers, and … Read more
Workers at the Union Carbide Chemical Plant in South Charleston, West Virginia, were routinely exposed to asbestos. This exposure wasn’t limited to the job site. Many employees unknowingly brought asbestos fibers home on their clothing and gear, putting their families at risk of mesothelioma and other diseases. If you lived in a household with someone … Read more
Former workers at Columbia Gas Transmission in Clarksburg, WV may have faced significant asbestos exposure on the job. This post examines how exposure occurred, what it means for those now facing mesothelioma or lung cancer, and how legal options are available today. Columbia Gas Asbestos Exposure is a serious health risk that affected both employees … Read more
O. Ames Parkersburg asbestos exposure has led to serious illnesses for both workers and their families. The O. Ames Company in Parkersburg, West Virginia, once a major manufacturer of shovels and tools, operated heavy industrial facilities where asbestos was commonly used in machinery, foundries, and insulation. Former workers—and in many cases, their families—may now be … Read more
Former workers at the American Viscose Company in Parkersburg, West Virginia, were exposed to toxic levels of asbestos while manufacturing rayon, synthetic fibers, and chemical products. Located in Wood County, this major industrial plant operated for decades before many of its hidden health risks—including long-term asbestos exposure—became widely known. Today, those who worked at the … Read more
The Allied Chemical plant in Moundsville, West Virginia was once a major employer in Marshall County, but many former workers and their families are now facing serious health consequences due to asbestos exposure. Decades of chemical production, boiler operations, and pipe insulation maintenance exposed employees to asbestos dust on a near-daily basis. If you or … Read more
Workers at the Fort Martin Power Station near Maidsville, West Virginia, were exposed to toxic asbestos insulation for decades. Operated by Monongahela Power and now part of FirstEnergy, this coal-fired plant powered much of northern West Virginia — but it also placed pipefitters, electricians, insulators, and contractors at serious long-term risk. If you or a … Read more
Workers from across the border in West Virginia were regularly exposed to asbestos at the Big Sandy Power Plant in Louisa, Kentucky. Many made the daily drive from towns like Kermit, Williamson, Wayne, and Huntington to work at the massive coal-fired facility owned by American Electric Power (AEP). If you or a family member developed … Read more
Alloy West Virginia asbestos exposure, particularly at the Elkem Metals facility (formerly Union Carbide), has impacted hundreds of local workers and their families. From pipefitters and furnace operators to maintenance crews, exposure risks ran high—often without proper warnings or protections. I’ve represented asbestos victims in West Virginia since the 1980s, including cases tied to the … Read more