Steel mill asbestos WV exposure has led to deadly diseases like mesothelioma and lung cancer for generations of workers and their families. From the 1940s through the 1980s, mills across West Virginia used asbestos in furnaces, boilers, insulation, and protective gear—without warning those most at risk.
Steel mills across West Virginia—especially in the Northern Panhandle and Kanawha Valley—relied heavily on asbestos from the 1940s through the 1980s. Asbestos was used in pipe insulation, refractory brick, furnace linings, boiler rooms, and even in the safety clothing worn by workers.
If you worked at mills in Weirton, Benwood, Follansbee, or Fairmont, you may have been exposed. So were many family members who laundered dusty work clothes at home. This is called take-home asbestos exposure, and it’s just as deadly.
What Makes Steel Mills So Dangerous for Asbestos Exposure?
- Boiler rooms and pump houses lined with asbestos
- Hot tops, ladles, and furnace insulation
- Pipefitters and millwrights disturbing asbestos in repair work
- Dust tracked home on clothing, boots, and gear
Some of the highest mesothelioma rates in the state come from steel towns like Weirton, Benwood, and Wheeling, where exposure was constant and unregulated for decades.
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Who Can File a Steel Mill Asbestos WV Claim?
You may be eligible to file if:
- You worked in a WV steel mill before 1985
- You are the spouse or child of a worker who brought asbestos home
- You’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer
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❓ FAQ – Steel Mill Asbestos WV
Q: Can I still file if my loved one passed away years ago?
A: Yes. West Virginia allows wrongful death mesothelioma claims even decades after exposure, especially if medical records support the diagnosis.
Q: What is take-home asbestos exposure?
A: It occurs when workers brought asbestos dust home on their clothes, exposing spouses and children who laundered them. WV law supports these claims.
Q: How long does a steel mill mesothelioma claim take?
A: Some cases resolve in less than a year. Others can take longer, but you may qualify for trust fund payments or early settlements based on exposure history.