Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral with properties that made it ideal for use in a wide range of applications. It is durable, can be mixed with other materials, acts as an excellent insulator, and is resistant to fire and chemicals. These properties made it attractive for manufacturers and companies to use in their products and buildings. However, it became apparent over time that people who were exposed to asbestos were developing mesothelioma years or decades after inhaling the fibers.
At-Risk Individuals
Workers in certain industries, such as steel, chemical and power, are at a greater risk of asbestos exposure due to the materials they work with on a daily basis. Asbestos exposure can lead to mesothelioma, but symptoms often do not appear until years or even decades after exposure.
Some industries and job situations put workers at greater risk of asbestos exposure, including:
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Asbestos exposure risk is not limited to these sites. Schools and homes can jeopardize the lives of children and adults, as can living near a plant or other facility where asbestos is used, or washing the clothes of someone who worked with asbestos.
Some, But Not All, Asbestos Sites in Ohio
| Akron | Goodyear, Uniroyal Tire |
| Ashtabula | Ashtabula Titanium Plant |
| Athens | EM Poston Power Plant |
| Barberton | Babcock and Wilcox |
| Belpre | Carbon Black, Shell Oil
Shell Chemical |
| Beverly | Muskingum River Power Plant |
| Brilliant | Cardinal Power Plant |
| Canton | Marathon
Republic Steel |
| Cheshire | Kyger Creek Power Plant—Ohio Valley Electric
Gavin Power Plant |
| Cincinnati | Emery Chemical, Redding Power Plant |
| Cleveland | American Shipbuilding
J and L Steel-Jones Laughlin Steel Republic Steel LTV Steel-East fka Republic Steel – Cleveland Ford Stamping Plant |
| Cole Grove | Carlyle Tile Factory |
| Columbus | Kimble Glass
Owens Illinois Timken Roller Bearing Westinghouse Electric Federal Glass Buckeye Steel |
| Dayton | General Motors
Dayton Malleable-Ironton Iron-Amcast |
| Detroit | Marine City Power Plant |
| Dilles Bottom | Ohio Edison – Dilles Bottom Power Plant
RE Burger Power |
| Gallipolis | Gallipolis Electric Company |
| Hamilton | Armco Coke |
| Hannibal | Consolidated Aluminum-Ormet Aluminum |
| Haverhill | Dow Chemical
Novamont Chemical – Aristech US Chemical – Aristech |
| Ironton | Alpha Portland Cement
Henrite Products Dayton Malleable – Ironton Iron-Amcast Allied Chemical-Ironton Coke-McLouth Steel |
| Jackson | Jackson Iron and Steel |
| Kenton | Occidental Chemical |
| Lorain | Connors Steel-HK Porter-Steel of Lorain
Ford Motor Plant United States Steel Corp |
| Lima | Clark Refining |
| Mansfield | Armco Steel (also known as Empire Steel) |
| O’Leary | General Motors |
| Piketon | Goodyear Atomic Plant |
| South Point | U.S. Steel |
| Steubenville | Cardinal Powerhouse |
| Toledo | BP Amoco
Edison Electric Powerhouse Shell Oil Sunoco Sun Oil Refinery |
Contact Us
Direct or indirect exposure to asbestos can cause harm and result in mesothelioma. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, call James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. toll free or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
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