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
Wheeling steel asbestos lawyer inquiries are rising for a reason—this once-massive industrial employer in West Virginia left a toxic legacy, especially for families of workers exposed to asbestos at the mill. If you or your loved one handled steel or worked near insulation or refractory brick at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, your risk of mesothelioma or lung … Read more
Union Carbide Sistersville asbestos exposure has affected workers and their families for decades. Located in Tyler County, West Virginia along the Ohio River, the Union Carbide chemical plant in Sistersville was a major hub for chemical production throughout much of the 20th century. Like many industrial facilities of its time, this plant used large amounts of … Read more
PPG Industries Natrium asbestos exposure is a serious issue for former chemical plant workers and their families in Marshall County, West Virginia. Located just south of Moundsville along the Ohio River, the Natrium facility was historically operated by PPG Industries and has been a known site of asbestos use in industrial insulation, gaskets, pumps, and … Read more
Rivesville Power Plant asbestos exposure has affected workers and families across Marion County, West Virginia. If you or a family member worked at the Monongahela Power Plant in Rivesville and later developed mesothelioma or lung cancer, asbestos may be to blame. This coal-fired power station—operational for decades—used asbestos-containing materials extensively. Boilers, turbines, insulation-lined piping, electrical … Read more