WV Steam Plant Asbestos exposure has led to serious health problems for many West Virginia workers. From maintenance crews to turbine technicians, those who worked in steam plants across the state were often surrounded by asbestos-laden insulation, gaskets, and boiler components. Many now face life-threatening illnesses like mesothelioma and asbestosis decades later.
Why Was Asbestos Used in WV Steam Plants?
Asbestos was prized for its heat resistance and insulating ability. In West Virginia, steam plant electricians, boilermakers, pipefitters, and maintenance crews frequently worked in confined areas surrounded by friable asbestos. Even minor tasks like replacing gaskets or valves disturbed asbestos fibers.
Over time, prolonged exposure led to mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Sadly, many workers were never warned.
Known WV Steam Plant Sites with Asbestos Risk
- Kanawha River Plant – Glasgow, WV
- Willow Island Power Station – Pleasants County, WV
- Mitchell Plant – Moundsville, WV
- Fort Martin Power Station – Maidsville, WV
- Mount Storm Plant – Grant County, WV
Even smaller municipal heating plants and schools had steam systems wrapped in asbestos. If you worked at one of these sites—or a family member did—you may be eligible for compensation.
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Legal Help for Steam Plant Workers and Families
Asbestos diseases don’t appear overnight. Even if you retired 20 years ago, symptoms today could still be related. We help former WV steam plant workers and their families understand their rights and file claims.
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FAQ – WV Steam Plant Asbestos
Q: What types of jobs at steam plants were most at risk for asbestos exposure?
A: Boilermakers, pipefitters, electricians, maintenance techs, and insulators were frequently exposed.
Q: Can family members who never worked at the plant still qualify?
A: Yes—many spouses and children developed illnesses due to take-home exposure from dusty work clothes.
Q: What if the plant has closed down?
A: You may still have a valid legal claim through asbestos bankruptcy trusts or lawsuits against contractors or suppliers.