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
Alabama Ordinance WorksChildersburgAL
Alabama OxygenBirminghamAL
Alabama OxygenBessemerAL
Alabama OxygenBrightonAL
Alabama Pine PulpPerdue HillAL
Alabama PipeGadsdenAL
Alabama Polytechinic InstituteAuburnAL
Alabama Porcelain EnamelBirminghamAL
Alabama PowerGadsdenAL
Alabama PowerWilsonvilleAL
Alabama PowerBucksAL
Alabama PowerForklandAL
Alabama PowerCentralAL
Alabama PowerBirminghamAL
Alabama PowerChickasawAL
Alabama PowerGorgasAL
Alabama PowerQuintonAL
Alabama PowerParrishAL
Alabama PowerDemopolisAL
Alabama PowerMobileAL
Alabama PowerGardendaleAL
Alabama River PulpClaiborneAL
Alabama River PulpMonroevilleAL
Alabama Rug & LinoleumBirminghamAL
Alabama ShipyardMobileAL
Alabama Smelting PlantListerhillAL
Alabama State DocksMobileAL
Alabama State HospitalTuscaloosaAL
Alabama State HospitalMount VernonAL
Alabama Steel DrumBirminghamAL
Alabama Steel & IronBirminghamAL
Alabama Steel & ShipbuildingBirminghamAL
Alabama Steel & WireBirminghamAL
Alabama & Tennessee Coal & IronSheffieldAL
Alabama Water & PipeAnnistonAL
Ala Brick & TileDecaturAL
Albaerto FassioMobileAL
Alberta Provincial GovernmentOliverAL
AlcoaMobileAL
Aldrich MiningBrilliantAL
Alexander City CreameryAlexander CityAL
Alexander City MillsAlexander CityAL
Alexander H. StephensMobileAL
Allen CooperageAlicevilleAL
Allen GraphiteTalladegaAL
Alliance ChemicalBirminghamAL
Allied CementBirminghamAL
Allied ChemicalFairfieldAL
Allied PaperJacksonAL
Allied ProductsAlabasterAL

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.