For generations, mills across West Virginia were the backbone of the state’s economy—steel, glass, paper, and aluminum mills employed thousands. Unfortunately, those same workplaces also exposed employees to asbestos. Today, many former mill workers are being diagnosed with lung cancer linked directly to that exposure. WV mill lung cancer cases now make up a growing share of asbestos-related legal claims statewide.
Asbestos Exposure in WV Mills
From Weirton Steel and Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel to Owens-Illinois Glass and Kaiser Aluminum, asbestos was used in nearly every major mill. Insulation around furnaces, boilers, and pipes contained asbestos fibers. When these materials were cut, ground, or replaced, workers breathed in microscopic dust that stayed in their lungs for decades.
Even decades after exposure, asbestos fibers can still trigger cellular changes leading to lung cancer. This latency—often 20 to 40 years—means that many retired WV mill workers are just now being diagnosed.
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Filing a WV Mill Lung Cancer Claim
Filing a WV mill lung cancer claim involves proving where exposure happened and which asbestos-containing products were present.
Attorney Lee W. Davis, Esquire has represented thousands of industrial workers across West Virginia since the 1990s. His experience includes major asbestos litigation tied to the mills of Weirton, Mingo Junction, and Wheeling. Through asbestos trust funds and settlements, he helps workers and their families pursue rightful compensation for lung cancer and related illnesses.
If you or a family member worked in a West Virginia mill and were later diagnosed with lung cancer, don’t wait. Call (412) 781-0525 or visit leewdavis.com for a free consultation.
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FAQs – WV Mill Lung Cancer
1. Can smoking and asbestos exposure both cause lung cancer?
Yes. Even if you smoked, asbestos exposure is an independent cause of lung cancer, greatly increasing your risk.
2. How do I prove exposure from years ago?
Work history records, jobsite testimony, and product identification are used to link exposure to specific asbestos products.
3. What kinds of mills used asbestos?
Steel, paper, aluminum, and glass mills across WV all used asbestos in insulation, equipment, and building materials.