Power Plant Asbestos Exposure in West Virginia – Legal Help

If you or a loved one worked in a West Virginia power plant and later developed an asbestos-related illness like mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis, the cause could be traced back to power plant asbestos exposure. For decades, power plants across the state used asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) to insulate turbines, boilers, pipe systems, and ductwork—putting thousands of workers at risk.



How Power Plant Asbestos Exposure Occurred

Power plants are high-heat industrial environments where asbestos was widely used for insulation and fireproofing. Workers most at risk included:

  • Turbine mechanics
  • Boiler operators
  • Pipefitters
  • Electricians
  • Millwrights
  • Insulators
  • Maintenance laborers

Even those not directly handling asbestos could experience secondary exposure simply by working in contaminated areas or during plant overhauls and shutdowns. In West Virginia, major facilities in places like Pleasants County, Harrison County, Marshall County, and Monongalia County have been linked to historic asbestos use.

Long-Term Risks of Exposure

The danger of asbestos lies in the microscopic fibers released when these materials are cut, disturbed, or removed. Once inhaled, asbestos fibers can stay in the lungs for decades, causing scarring, inflammation, and in some cases—deadly diseases like mesothelioma.

Your Legal Rights

Power plant asbestos exposure is not your fault. If you’ve received a diagnosis of mesothelioma or another asbestos-related condition, you may be entitled to compensation through:

  • Asbestos trust fund claims
  • Personal injury lawsuits
  • Wrongful death claims

You have a limited window to file, so time matters.


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Lee W. Davis has represented asbestos victims across West Virginia for over 25 years. Whether you worked at Fort Martin, Mount Storm, Kammer, or any other power station in the state, we’re here to listen—and fight for justice.

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