Occidental Chemical Belle WV Asbestos Exposure Risks

The Occidental Chemical Belle WV site was once a key part of Kanawha Valley’s chemical industry. Located 15 miles southeast of Charleston along the Kanawha River, the site has a long industrial history—and a legacy of asbestos risk.

Located along the Kanawha River on a 23-acre industrial site, this plant has a complex legacy that includes potential asbestos exposure for plant workers, contractors, and nearby residents.

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A Long Industrial History

The site’s history stretches back to 1920 when chemical operations began under the Belle Alkali Company. Over the decades, ownership changed hands through several companies, including DuPont, before Occidental Chemical (OxyChem) acquired the facility in 1986. The plant produced multi-product chloromethanes using chlorine, a process known to involve asbestos-containing equipment and insulation.

Risks to Millwrights, Pipefitters, and Laborers

Tradespeople who worked on the site’s piping systems, pumps, and chemical reactors may have been exposed to asbestos. In particular, millwrights and pipefitters from surrounding communities—including those from Charleston, Belle, Nitro, and even across the river—were at elevated risk.

Take-Home Exposure for Families

Spouses and children of OxyChem workers may have been secondarily exposed to asbestos fibers brought home on work clothing. This type of take-home asbestos exposure has been linked to mesothelioma diagnoses decades later. Learn more about take-home cases here.

The Occidental Chemical Belle WV’s Demolition and Legacy

OxyChem closed the Belle plant in 1994, removing all structures and equipment. However, for those who worked there or lived nearby, the effects of exposure may persist. Asbestos diseases, including mesothelioma, can take 20 to 50 years to develop.

Legal Help for Asbestos Exposure in Occidental Chemical Belle WV

If you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos at the former Occidental Chemical facility in Belle, WV, you may be eligible for compensation. Attorney Lee W. Davis has over 35 years of experience handling asbestos claims throughout West Virginia and understands the history and risks tied to chemical facilities in the Kanawha Valley.

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