West Virginia Asbestos Industries – Exposure & Legal Help

Q: Can family members get sick from asbestos dust brought home from work?

Yes. 'Take-home' or 'secondary' asbestos exposure happens when workers carry asbestos fibers home on clothing or tools. Family members who wash contaminated clothes or handle dusty work gear have later developed mesothelioma. West Virginia law allows claims for these exposures.

West Virginia asbestos industries once powered the state’s economy—but they also left a lasting health legacy. From the steel mills of Weirton and Wheeling-Pitt to the chemical plants of the Kanawha Valley and the massive power stations along the Ohio River, asbestos use was everywhere. Decades later, workers and their families are still being diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses.

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Major West Virginia Industries Linked to Asbestos

Steel and Manufacturing Plants – Facilities such as Weirton Steel, Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, and Koppers, Follansbee used asbestos insulation to handle extreme heat.
Power Generation – Kammer Power Plant, Mount Storm Power Station, and Phillip Sporn relied on asbestos in boilers and turbines.
Chemical Production – Union Carbide, DuPont, and Allied Chemical sites used asbestos gaskets, filters, and pipe coatings.
Construction & Maintenance – Pipefitters, boilermakers, and electricians often handled asbestos-laden materials on nearly every jobsite across the state.

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Health Risks and Legal Rights

Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause:

Victims diagnosed decades later may still be eligible for financial recovery. West Virginia law allows compensation through lawsuits or asbestos trust fund claims.

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FAQ – Take-Home Asbestos Exposure

Can family members get sick from asbestos dust brought home from work?

Yes. “Take-home” or “secondary” asbestos exposure occurs when workers carried fibers on their clothes or tools. Spouses and children who washed contaminated clothing or spent time near dusty work gear have later developed mesothelioma. Legal claims for this type of exposure are recognized in West Virginia.

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Major West Virginia Industries Linked to Asbestos

Health Risks and Legal Rights

FAQ – Take-Home Asbestos Exposure

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