If you or a loved one worked at the DuPont plant in Washington, West Virginia, you may have been exposed to deadly asbestos fibers without even knowing it. For decades, this facility used asbestos in insulation, pipe coverings, pumps, and protective equipment. The danger didn’t stay inside the plant. DuPont Washington WV asbestos exposure extended … Read more
Mingo Junction asbestos exposure was a hidden danger at one of Ohio’s most iconic industrial job sites. The Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel mill in Mingo Junction operated for decades as a cornerstone of America’s steel industry. Yet beneath the towering furnaces and rugged machinery lurked a lethal material: asbestos. 🔥 Why Mingo Junction Asbestos Exposure Was So … Read more
They never worked in a steel mill — but they folded the clothes, made the dinner, and kissed their husbands goodnight. Mill Work Clothes Asbestos Exposure is real. For thousands of families, asbestos exposure from mill work clothes wasn’t just possible — it was deadly. These cases, called take-home exposure claims, are tragically common in … Read more
For decades, Aliquippa Works asbestos exposure put thousands of steelworkers and their families at risk—often without their knowledge. Operated by Jones & Laughlin Steel and later LTV, the sprawling plant in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, was a cornerstone of American industry. But behind the smoke and steel was a hidden danger: widespread use of asbestos in equipment, … Read more
Mesothelioma doesn’t appear right away. It often takes 20, 30, even 50 years after asbestos exposure before the first signs of the disease show. This long Mesothelioma Latency Period is one of the most tragic parts of mesothelioma — and one of the most confusing for families. You may be wondering: Here’s what you need … Read more
Mesothelioma from industrial insulation is not a distant risk — it’s a harsh reality for many former mill workers across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. For decades, asbestos-containing insulation was used in steel mills, power plants, oil refineries, and chemical facilities without warning workers of its dangers. Industrial insulation was applied to high-temperature equipment, piping, … Read more
Asbestos exposure in steel mills was widespread and hidden for decades. From the 1940s through the late 1980s, thousands of workers were exposed daily to asbestos dust in mills across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and beyond — and most were never told. Today, many of those same workers are being diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, and … Read more
Asbestos exposure at PPG Natrium plant, located along the Ohio River in Marshall County, West Virginia, was once considered a cornerstone of regional industry. But for many workers and their families, it’s remembered for something far more dangerous — asbestos exposure. For decades, PPG used asbestos in a wide range of applications: pipe insulation, pumps, … Read more
As Memorial Day comes to a close, we remember those who died in service to our country. But many others — veterans and working-class families — came home from service or the jobsite carrying something invisible and deadly: asbestos. Decades later, too many are facing mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis because of exposure that happened … Read more
Memorial Day mesothelioma awareness. Memorial Day is a time for reflection. We honor those who served in uniform and paid the ultimate price. But today also reminds us of another sacrifice — one that happened off the battlefield and often without warning. Steelworkers, shipbuilders, mechanics, and even veterans came home from service only to be … Read more