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
Greene County Steam PlantEutawAL
Greene County Steam PlantDemopolisAL
Griffin WheelBessemerAL
Gulf Atlantic OperationsChickasawAL
Gulf DevelopmentMobileAL
Gulf FlooringMobileAL
GulfkeyMobileAL
Gulf LumberMobileAL
Gulf Mobile & Ohio RailroadMobileAL
Gulf PassMobileAL
GulfpeakMobileAL
Gulf PowerLeroyAL
GulfsealMobileAL
Gulf ShipyardChickasawAL
Gulf ShipyardMobileAL
Gulf State CreosotingBirminghamAL
Gulf State LumberTuscaloosaAL
Gulf State PaperMobileAL
Gulf State PaperHoltAL
Gulf State PaperGadsdenAL
Gulf State PaperMaplesvilleAL
Gulf State PaperDemopolisAL
Gulf State PaperTuscaloosaAL
Gulf State SteelGadsdenAL
Gulf State SteelBirminghamAL
GulfswampMobileAL
Gunns Power PlantBirminghamAL
Haas Davis PackingMobileAL
Halby ChemicalAxisAL
Hal RoachBirminghamAL
Hammermill PaperMobileAL
Hammermill PaperMaplesvilleAL
Hammermill PaperSelmaAL
Hammermill PaperRiverdaleAL
HammersborgMobileAL
Handley MillRoanokeAL
HarbisonWalkerFairfieldAL
HarbisonWalkerBirminghamAL
HarbisonWalkerBessemerAL
HardyBirminghamAL
Hardy SandTuscaloosaAL
Hardy Tynes ManufacturingBirminghamAL
Hat CreekMobileAL
Hawaii StandardMobileAL
Hayes AircraftBirminghamAL
Hayes InternationalBirminghamAL
Heath MetalsMunfordAL
HelburnMontgomeryAL
HennaMobileAL
Henry BrickSelmaAL

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.