Workers at National Steel Corporation faced significant asbestos exposure risks for decades. From insulation in mill equipment to airborne dust in confined spaces, the job put thousands at risk. Today, many of those workers—or their surviving families—are dealing with mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis.
Where Did National Steel Use Asbestos?
National Steel operated massive industrial facilities throughout Michigan, particularly tied to the River Rouge area and Downriver operations. Asbestos was used extensively in:
- Pipe and valve insulation
- Reheat and open hearth furnaces
- Boilers and steam lines
- Electrical panels
- Hot tops and casting pits
Employees in maintenance, repair, and shutdown crews were especially at risk due to direct handling of asbestos-containing materials.
Who Was Most at Risk for National Steel Asbestos Exposure?
The following trades faced the highest exposure:
- Millwrights
- Electricians
- Welders and pipefitters
- Bricklayers and refractory workers
- Furnace rebuild crews
Even office staff or family members could suffer secondhand (take-home) asbestos exposure from contaminated work clothes.
Mesothelioma Claims for National Steel Workers
Many former National Steel employees have developed mesothelioma years after retiring. If you or your loved one worked at a National Steel facility and have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, you may be entitled to compensation.
Filing a claim can provide funds for:
- Medical treatment
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral costs (in wrongful death cases)
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Legal options may include asbestos trust fund claims, lawsuits against third-party suppliers, and wrongful death actions. But timing matters. Michigan law limits how long families have to file a mesothelioma claim after a diagnosis or death.
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If your loved one worked at National Steel in Michigan and developed mesothelioma or lung cancer, contact the Law Offices of Lee W. Davis today. We’ve handled thousands of asbestos cases across the Midwest.
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