Asbestos in Alabama

Alabama’s industrial past, particularly in shipbuilding and construction, led to significant asbestos use. Numerous workers and residents faced potential exposure. Historical records indicate asbestos was prevalent in shipyards, construction sites, and manufacturing facilities across the state. While naturally occurring asbestos is limited, industrial applications were widespread. Documented asbestos sites include:

  • Alabama Drydock & Shipbuilding Company (ADDSCO) in Mobile.
  • U.S. Steel Fairfield Works in Birmingham.
  • 3M Decatur Plant in Decatur.
  • Alabama Power Gorgas Steam Plant in Parrish.
  • Sites around the Alabama Army Ammunition Plant in Childersburg.
Alabama Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in Alabama

Explore 1454 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Alabama.

Job SiteCityState
Foundry ServicesBirminghamAL
Four LakesMobileAL
Franklin Coal MiningPowhatanAL
Frisco RailroadBirminghamAL
FrontignanMobileAL
Fruehauf TrailerDecaturAL
Fulton SupplyFultonAL
Gadsden Alabama FurnaceGadsdenAL
Gadsden Defense PlantGadsdenAL
Gadsden Steam PlantGadsdenAL
GAFHuntsvilleAL
GAFMobileAL
G.A. LeftwichMobileAL
Galloway CoalCarbon HillAL
Gambles Structural SteelMontgomeryAL
Gantt Steam Power PlantGanttAL
Gaston Steam PlantWilsonvilleAL
Geigy ChemicalMobileAL
Geigy ChemicalMcIntoshAL
General HospitalMobileAL
General Shale ProductsHuntsvilleAL
GenevaGenevaAL
George C. Marshall Space CenterHuntsvilleAL
George C Marshall Space Flight CenterHuntsvilleAL
George K MossBirminghamAL
Georgia KraftCottontonAL
Georgia MarbleSylacaugaAL
Georgia PacificPenningtonAL
Georgia PacificBirminghamAL
Georgia PacificNaheolaAL
GlenbrookMobileAL
Globe TravelerMobileAL
Gloss-Sheffield Steel & IronBessieAL
Gold CreekMobileAL
Golden FlakeBirminghamAL
Golden HillMobileAL
Golden IndustriesSylacaugaAL
Goldstein's FursBirminghamAL
GonfrevilleMobileAL
Good Hope IndustriesMobileAL
GoodyearGadsdenAL
GoodyearScottsboroAL
GoodyearDecaturAL
Gorgas Steam PlantParrishAL
Goslin ManufacturingBirminghamAL
Grain ShipperMobileAL
GranapolisMobileAL
Grand RiverMobileAL
Graveman's DairyCullmanAL
Graysons Delicious Ice CreamBirminghamAL

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Alabama?

If you or a loved one is sick or passed away due to asbestos, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Alabama law protects victims of asbestos exposure. We can assist you in understanding your legal options.