Ormet Aluminum mesothelioma cases remain some of the most significant industrial asbestos exposures in the Ohio Valley. Located in Hannibal, Ohio—just across from New Martinsville, West Virginia—the Ormet smelter exposed thousands of workers, contractors, maintenance crews, electricians, and carbon plant employees to heavy concentrations of airborne asbestos for decades. Many former workers, as well as their spouses through take-home exposure, are only now learning that lung cancer or mesothelioma may be linked directly to asbestos conditions inside the facility.
How Ormet Aluminum Workers Were Exposed to Asbestos
Ormet was built during an era when asbestos was used everywhere high heat, corrosion, and electrical insulation were required. Common exposure points included:
• Potline insulation
High-temperature insulation wrapped around reduction cells deteriorated, releasing asbestos fibers whenever repaired or replaced.
• Refractory brick in furnaces and bake ovens
Smelters relied on asbestos-containing refractory products that broke down under stress and required regular maintenance.
• Pipe covering and steam systems
Thermal lines feeding steam, process chemicals, and ventilation systems were covered in asbestos lagging that workers disturbed during routine work.
• Gaskets, packing, and valves
Asbestos gaskets were torn out during shutdowns, exposing mechanics and pipefitters to dust.
• Electrical areas
Electricians faced exposure from arc-chutes, switchgear insulation, and wiring components.
For many workers, this exposure was daily, heavy, and unavoidable.
Take-Home Exposure From Ormet Aluminum
Many Ormet Aluminum mesothelioma claims arise not only from workers, but also from family members. Dust carried home on:
- clothing
- boots
- gloves
- tool bags
- vehicle seats
exposed spouses and children to asbestos without their knowledge. These take-home cases are valid and compensable under West Virginia and Ohio law depending on exposure history and work timelines.
I have successfully represented the Daughter of an Ormet employee after her Mesothelioma Diagnosis
If your wife, mother, or another family member developed mesothelioma after someone in the home worked at Ormet, you may still have a claim.
Why Ormet Aluminum Mesothelioma Cases Are Strong
Ormet’s decades-long asbestos use is documented across multiple areas:
- industrial hygiene records
- union work logs
- contractor maintenance files
- product identification sheets
- potline overhaul records
- refractory replacement documentation
This makes reconstruction of exposure paths highly reliable—even if the plant closed years ago.
How a Lawyer Helps You Build the Claim
A mesothelioma case is built by tracing:
- Job title and department
- Asbestos-containing materials used in that area
- Manufacturers and suppliers responsible
- Daily exposure points
- Medical confirmation of disease
- Whether take-home exposure applies
You never need to remember every detail. The history of the Ormet facility is well-known, and exposure patterns repeat across job roles.
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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma after working at Ormet Aluminum, you may be entitled to significant compensation. The law allows recovery even if the company closed, merged, or reorganized years ago.
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FAQs – Ormet Aluminum Mesothelioma
1. What is Ormet Aluminum mesothelioma?
Ormet Aluminum mesothelioma refers to cases where former workers—or their family members—develop mesothelioma after exposure to asbestos used throughout the Hannibal, Ohio smelting facility. Asbestos was found in insulation, refractory brick, pipe covering, gaskets, electrical systems, and maintenance materials.
2. Which Ormet job departments had the heaviest asbestos exposure?
Potline crews, carbon plant workers, pipefitters, electricians, mechanics, millwrights, maintenance laborers, and furnace repair teams faced the highest exposure. Shutdown and overhaul periods created especially dangerous conditions, releasing large amounts of asbestos dust.
3. Can family members of Ormet workers file mesothelioma claims?
Yes. Take-home exposure occurred when asbestos dust from the plant traveled home on clothing, boots, tool bags, or vehicles. Spouses and children exposed this way may qualify for compensation.
4. Is compensation available even though Ormet closed?
Yes. Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer claims are filed against the manufacturers of asbestos products used at Ormet—not the plant itself. Because the products and exposure pathways are well-documented, cases remain viable decades after closure.
5. What evidence is used to prove Ormet Aluminum asbestos exposure?
Attorneys use jobsite records, industrial hygiene documents, product identification sheets, contractor logs, potline maintenance history, coworker statements, and known asbestos materials used in the facility to reconstruct exposure.
6. How long do I have to file an Ormet Aluminum mesothelioma claim?
Every state has a statute of limitations tied to the date of diagnosis, not the date of exposure. If you or a family member was recently diagnosed, contact a lawyer immediately to protect your claim.