West Virginia Maintenance Worker Asbestos Exposure was common in steel mills, chemical plants, and schools across the state. Maintenance workers were regularly exposed to asbestos while repairing pipes, boilers, HVAC systems, and machinery—without protective gear or warnings.
Decades later, many workers are now being diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases.
If you or a loved one worked as a maintenance worker and developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, you may be entitled to compensation.
Why Maintenance Workers Faced High Asbestos Exposure
Unlike other trades with defined scopes, maintenance workers were exposed to multiple asbestos-containing products at once. Common sources included:
- Pipe insulation and valve packing
- Boiler gaskets and flue seals
- HVAC systems with asbestos-lined ductwork
- Floor tiles, mastic, and drywall compound
- Brake linings and elevator components
These workers often had to disturb old materials, clean up after renovations, or patch aging equipment—all without warnings or respirators.
Known West Virginia Facilities with Maintenance Worker Exposure
Many job sites across the state have been named in asbestos litigation, including:
- Weirton Steel
- Union Carbide – South Charleston and Institute
- Dupont Washington Works
- Mon Power’s Fort Martin and Harrison plants
- Hospitals and school districts in Kanawha, Ohio, and Harrison Counties
If you worked at one of these sites—or any industrial facility prior to 1985—you may have experienced significant exposure.
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Filing an Asbestos Claim in West Virginia
West Virginia allows qualified asbestos victims to file:
- Personal injury lawsuits against manufacturers or premises owners
- Wrongful death claims for surviving family members
- Bankruptcy trust claims for products already covered under established settlement funds
To qualify, you’ll need medical documentation (such as a mesothelioma or lung cancer diagnosis), and evidence of workplace exposure—something our firm has helped thousands of families assemble.
Talk to a West Virginia Asbestos Lawyer Who Knows Maintenance Work
Lee W. Davis has been helping West Virginia workers exposed to asbestos since 1988—first as a paralegal, then as a lawyer. He’s handled claims involving boilermakers, pipefitters, millwrights, and countless maintenance professionals from across the region.
You did the hard work. Now let us fight for you.
Call (412) 781-0525 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.
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