WV Steel Mill Cancer cases continue to rise across West Virginia as more workers discover the long-term effects of asbestos, coke oven emissions, hot-mill dust, and chemical exposures inside steel plants. For decades, mills in the Ohio Valley, Northern Panhandle, and Kanawha Valley used asbestos-containing insulation, refractory materials, steam systems, and protective equipment—putting thousands of steelworkers at risk.
If you or a family member worked in a steel mill and later developed lung cancer, mesothelioma, or another asbestos-related disease, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
Mesothelioma/Asbestos Legal Help – WV, MI & PA
Speak directly with attorney Lee W. Davis. No call centers. Free, confidential review.
I’ve handled these cases for more than 30 years—including claims involving coke ovens, blast furnaces, BOFs, rolling mills, and maintenance crews. I know the job sites, the exposures, and the products that caused this harm.
Common Steel Mill Exposures Linked to Cancer
Steelworkers experienced some of the highest levels of asbestos and toxic dust exposure of any industrial trade. Common cancer-causing hazards included:
- Asbestos pipe insulation
- Furnace linings and refractory brick
- Asbestos-containing gaskets and packing
- Hot strip mill scale dust
- Asbestos gloves, aprons
Maintenance workers, millwrights, pipefitters, boilermakers, and electricians often faced the heaviest exposure and now have higher cancer rates.
Who Qualifies for a WV Steel Mill Cancer Claim?
You may qualify if you or a family member:
- Worked in a steel mill in WV (including Weirton, Wheeling, Follansbee, Mingo Junction, or any Ohio Valley plant)
- Were exposed to asbestos or industrial carcinogens
- Later developed lung cancer, mesothelioma, or another asbestos-related cancer
- Are a surviving spouse or family member of a deceased steelworker
You do NOT need mesothelioma to qualify.
Lung cancer cases often qualify if there is documented exposure.
What Compensation Can WV Steelworkers Receive?
Compensation may include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages and benefits
- Pain and suffering
- Wrongful death benefits for families
- Asbestos trust fund claims
- Third-party lawsuits against manufacturers
You don’t need employment records to start. I help obtain those.
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FAQs – WV Steel Mill Cancer
1. Do steelworkers qualify for asbestos trust funds?
Yes. Many major asbestos manufacturers funded trusts that still pay WV steelworkers.
2. Is smoking a barrier to a steel mill lung cancer claim?
No. Asbestos exposure combined with smoking greatly increases cancer risk and still qualifies.
3. What if I don’t remember all the products I worked around?
That’s normal—I already know the job sites, products, and equipment used in WV mills.