How were WV foundry workers exposed to asbestos?

Furnace insulation, refractory materials, ladles, molds, and maintenance operations frequently contained asbestos.

What cancers are linked to foundry asbestos exposure?

Foundry asbestos exposure is linked to mesothelioma, lung cancer, laryngeal cancer, and gastrointestinal cancers.

Can former WV foundry workers still file claims?

Yes. Many claims can still be filed even decades later. Call 412-781-0525 to review eligibility.

WV Foundry Worker Cancer

WV Foundry Worker Cancer cases are increasing across West Virginia as furnace operators, molders, casters, and maintenance workers continue to receive diagnoses linked to decades-old asbestos exposure. Foundries throughout the state used asbestos insulation, refractory bricks, pipe coverings, gaskets, and heat-resistant coatings—allowing deadly fibers to fill melt shops, core rooms, and casting lines.

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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer after working in a WV foundry, you may qualify for significant compensation. Attorney Lee W. Davis has spent decades representing West Virginia industrial workers across mills, foundries, chemical plants, and power stations.

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How Foundry Workers Were Exposed

Workers were regularly exposed through:

Furnace refractory & insulation repairs
Casting floor and pouring operations
Core rooms using asbestos-based coatings
Dust generated from oven linings
Maintenance of boilers, steam lines, compressors, & ovens

Even workers who did not handle asbestos directly inhaled fibers circulating through dusty foundry ventilation systems.

Cancer Risks for WV Foundry Workers

Asbestos exposure in foundries is linked to:

Lung cancer
Mesothelioma
Esophageal cancer
Laryngeal cancer
Kidney cancer
Stomach cancer
Colon cancer

Medical diagnosis + work history is often enough to begin a claim.

Compensation Available

Foundry workers may qualify for:

Asbestos lawsuit settlements
Bankruptcy trust fund compensation
Wrongful death claims
Medical monitoring claims (case-dependent)

You do not sue your employer. Claims target manufacturers of asbestos products.

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Knowledge of most major WV industrial jobsites
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❓ FAQs – WV Foundry Worker Cancer

1. Do I need proof of which asbestos product I worked around?

No. Foundry job duties and known plant materials often establish exposure.

2. Can my family file if the worker passed away?

Yes. WV allows wrongful death asbestos claims.

3. Does this sue my former employer?

No. Claims target asbestos manufacturers, not your foundry.

4. How long do I have to file?

There is a strict deadline following diagnosis—contact an attorney now.

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