For decades, West Virginia aluminum asbestos exposure placed workers and their families at serious risk. From Kaiser Aluminum in Ravenswood to exposure routes tied to Ormet Aluminum across the river from New Martinsville, asbestos was commonly used in insulation, refractory linings, casting areas, and electrical systems in aluminum plants.
These materials degraded over time, releasing deadly fibers into the air—fibers that workers unknowingly brought home on their clothes, boots, and gear.
Aluminum Plants and Asbestos Use in WV
Aluminum plants were high-heat operations. That meant heavy asbestos usage:
- Refractory linings in smelting furnaces
- Pipe insulation around steam systems
- Brake pads and fireproofing in casting houses
- Personal protective gear for potroom workers and millwrights
Workers often faced daily exposure with no warning of the long-term health risks. Many developed mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis decades later.
Take-Home Asbestos Exposure
Families of aluminum plant workers were also at risk. When workers came home covered in asbestos dust, spouses and children were exposed while doing laundry, cleaning cars, or simply hugging their loved one.
These take-home or secondary exposure cases are recognized under West Virginia law.
Who Can File a Claim for West Virginia Aluminum Asbestos?
You may have a valid asbestos claim if:
- You worked at a WV aluminum plant and later developed cancer or lung disease
- A loved one worked at a smelter, and you became ill from secondhand exposure
- You’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or asbestos-related lung cancer
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FAQ – West Virginia Aluminum Asbestos Exposure
Which aluminum plants in West Virginia used asbestos?
Kaiser Aluminum in Ravenswood is a well-known example. Others, like Ormet across the Ohio River, also contributed to exposure among WV residents.
Can family members file claims for secondhand exposure?
Yes. If a spouse or child became sick due to take-home exposure from an aluminum worker, legal options may be available.
What illnesses are tied to aluminum asbestos exposure?
Mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis are most common. These diseases often appear decades after exposure.
