Wheeling Corrugating asbestos exposure harmed generations of workers at the sheet metal facility in Wheeling, WV. Asbestos was present in machinery, insulation, cement-based siding, and brake pads. Today, former workers and their families are still being diagnosed with mesothelioma and lung cancer linked to exposure on the job—or brought home on work clothes.
If you or a loved one worked at Wheeling Corrugating in Wheeling, WV, and later developed mesothelioma or lung disease, you are not alone. This long-standing sheet metal and roofing products facility was a known source of asbestos exposure, especially from the 1940s through the 1980s.
Wheeling Corrugating asbestos exposure occurred in multiple departments, from maintenance shops to loading areas—putting tradespeople and plant workers directly in contact with asbestos insulation, gaskets, and cement-based products.
How Wheeling Corrugating Asbestos Exposure Occurred
Asbestos was used extensively throughout the Wheeling Corrugating plant in:
- Pipe and valve insulation
- Cement siding and corrugated sheet products
- Brake linings on forklifts and shop vehicles
- Machinery insulation and sealants
Employees who handled raw materials, maintained equipment, or swept contaminated dust were often exposed without any warning or protective gear.
Take-Home Asbestos Exposure in Wheeling
In many cases, workers brought asbestos fibers home on their clothing—unknowingly exposing spouses and children. This is known as take-home exposure, and it remains a basis for legal claims.
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Many families in South Wheeling, Center Wheeling, and Warwood may still be at risk due to past exposure in their homes.
Legal Help from a WV Attorney Who Knows the History
Attorney Lee W. Davis has represented victims of asbestos exposure in Wheeling and across the Ohio Valley since the 1980s. Unlike national firms, he doesn’t rely on call centers or legal mills—you’ll work directly with a lawyer who understands:
- The layout and materials used at Wheeling Corrugating
- The brands and suppliers of asbestos-containing products
- The history of lawsuits and contractor involvement at this facility
- The evidence needed to prove take-home exposure
You don’t need to handle this alone—and you don’t need to hire a firm from out-of-state to get justice.
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If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, and worked at or lived with someone from Wheeling Corrugating, help is available.
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