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
Ingalls IronBirminghamAL
Ingalls Iron WorksDecaturAL
Ingalls ShipyardDecaturAL
Insulation EngineersMobileAL
International PaperSelmaAL
International PaperBay MinetteAL
International PaperCourtlandAL
International PaperPrattvilleAL
International PaperMobileAL
International PaperCamdenAL
International PaperRiverdaleAL
Interstate LeadLeedsAL
Israel PutnamMobileAL
IvyMobileAL
Jackson HospitalMontgomeryAL
Jackson Mill SupplyJacksonAL
Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonvilleAL
James B. Clow & SonsTarrantAL
James HobanMobileAL
James RiverButlerAL
James RiverNaheolaAL
James RiverPenningtonAL
James River-DixiePenningtonAL
JanillMobileAL
Jasper TheaterJasperAL
Jefferson Brick & SupplyBirminghamAL
Jefferson DavisMobileAL
Jefferson FoundryBirminghamAL
Jefferson-Hillman HospitalBirminghamAL
Jefferson SmurfitBrewtonAL
Jenkins BrickMontgomeryAL
J. E. SerrineNaheolaAL
J. Graham Brown Educational CenterBrewtonAL
J. G. WhiddonMontgomeryAL
Jim Walter ResourcesBirminghamAL
Jim WaltersBirminghamAL
Jim WaltersFairfieldAL
J.L.M. CurryMobileAL
Joel Chandler HarrisMobileAL
Joffe Wohl Iron & Metal CBirminghamAL
John BlueHuntsvilleAL
John MarshallMobileAL
John R Cowley & BrosMobileAL
Johns Bargain HouseMobileAL
Joseph McWilliams & CompanyMobileAL
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Power PlantDothanAL
Joseph WheelerMobileAL
Joslyn Manufacturing & SupplyBirminghamAL
Jos. McWilliams & CompanyMobileAL
JP Austin AssociatedBessemerAL

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.