Were West Virginia millwrights exposed to asbestos?

Yes. Millwrights in West Virginia were frequently exposed to asbestos while working with turbines, pumps, boilers, and other industrial machinery in high-risk job sites like power plants and chemical facilities.

Can I still file a mesothelioma claim decades after exposure?

Yes. Mesothelioma has a long latency period. You may still have a valid claim, especially if exposure occurred in the 1970s or 1980s and diagnosis was recent.

What is take-home asbestos exposure?

Take-home exposure occurs when asbestos fibers are brought home on a worker’s clothing or gear, putting family members at risk. Millwright families may also be eligible for claims.

West Virginia Millwright Asbestos Exposure Lawyer

West Virginia millwright asbestos exposure has led to many serious illnesses including mesothelioma. Millwrights who installed or repaired machinery at power plants, mills, and chemical plants were often exposed to asbestos insulation, gaskets, and pump packing without any warning.

Millwrights in West Virginia have long played a vital role in the maintenance and installation of heavy machinery at power plants, steel mills, chemical facilities, and paper mills. Unfortunately, many of these job sites were laden with asbestos, exposing generations of millwrights to deadly fibers without adequate warning or protection.

If you’re searching for a West Virginia millwright asbestos lawyer, you’re not alone. Many tradesmen were never told that the gaskets, pumps, pipe covering, insulation, and machinery components they handled every day contained asbestos. The risks didn’t stop at the job site—take-home exposure affected their families, too.

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Why Millwrights Were at High Risk of Asbestos Exposure

Millwrights worked on turbines, pumps, compressors, and pipe systems—many of which were insulated or sealed with asbestos-containing products. Jobsites like DuPont Washington Works, PPG Industries Natrium, and Big Sandy Power Plant employed millwrights who were routinely exposed to these materials while performing maintenance or installation tasks.

These workers were often required to grind, cut, or replace asbestos-containing parts, causing fibers to become airborne. Over time, this exposure increased the risk of developing mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.

Take-Home Asbestos Exposure Still Matters

Millwrights weren’t the only ones at risk. Asbestos fibers clung to their clothing, shoes, and gear—carrying the danger home. Spouses and children who did laundry or hugged a family member coming off shift may have unknowingly inhaled these fibers. Learn more about take-home asbestos cases here and how West Virginia courts have recognized this risk.

Legal Help for West Virginia Millwrights Asbestos Exposure

Attorney Lee W. Davis has over 35 years of experience holding companies accountable for exposing millwrights and their families to asbestos. If you or someone you love was diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness after working as a millwright, now is the time to take action.

Trades Known to Face Asbestos Exposure

Millwrights are one of many trades affected by asbestos. Others include:

Boilermakers
Pipefitters
Electricians
Insulators
Shipyard workers
Laborers

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