Oil gas electrician WV workers often faced dangerous asbestos exposure during their time on compressor stations, drilling rigs, and pipeline hubs across West Virginia. From the 1950s through the 1980s, asbestos was found in switchgear, conduit insulation, cable trays, fireproofing materials, and mechanical rooms where these electricians worked daily.
Many were never told the truth about asbestos. And now, decades later, mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer are tragically common among those who powered the Mountain State’s oil and gas industry.
Asbestos Exposure Risks for Oil Gas Electricians in WV
Oil gas electricians in WV encountered asbestos in:
- Electrical panels lined with asbestos boards
- Cable insulation and underground wiring wrapped in asbestos
- Fireproofing compounds in breaker rooms
- Contaminated boiler rooms and pump houses
Because electricians often worked in tight quarters during shutdowns and rewiring jobs, they inhaled fibers disturbed during maintenance. This exposure put them—and sometimes their families—at serious long-term health risk.
Where Did Exposure Happen?
Oil and gas electricians in West Virginia were exposed at:
- Wetzel County compressor stations
- Ritchie County natural gas facilities
- Doddridge County drilling sites
- Older Columbia Gas, Hope Gas, and Equitable Energy plants
Even non-union contractors faced exposure without warning or protection.
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Legal Options for Oil Gas Electrician WV Victims
If you or a loved one worked as an oil gas electrician in WV and were diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may be eligible for compensation. Options include:
- Mesothelioma lawsuits
- Asbestos trust fund claims
- Wrongful death actions on behalf of family members
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Attorney Lee W. Davis has decades of experience fighting for West Virginia tradespeople exposed to asbestos. He knows the job sites and the systems—and he delivers real results.
Call (412) 781-0525 or use the form below to schedule your free, confidential consultation today.
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