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
SerrenaMobileAL
Shades Valley Presbyterian ChurchBirminghamAL
SharonMobileAL
Shawmut MillsValleyAL
Shelby IronShelbyAL
ShellAxisAL
ShellMobileAL
ShellSylacaugaAL
Shook & FletcherBirminghamAL
Shook & FletcherMobileAL
Shook & FletcherDecaturAL
Sideling HillMobileAL
Simon WillardMobileAL
Singleton Plumbing & HeatingGadsdenAL
Singmaster & BreyerTarrantAL
SkopelosMobileAL
Skull BarMobileAL
S.L. Adler ResidenceMobileAL
Slocomb Elementary SchoolSlocombAL
Slocum Iron WorksMobileAL
Sloss IndustriesBirminghamAL
Sloss-Sheffield Steel & IronSheffieldAL
Sloss-Sheffield Steel & IronBirminghamAL
Sloss-Sheffield Steel & IronFlat TopAL
Sloss-Sheffield Steel & IronFlorenceAL
Sloss-Sheffield Steel & IronRussellvilleAL
Sloss-Sheffield Steel & IronBessemerAL
Sloss-Sheffield Steel & IronBessieAL
Sloss-Sheffield Steel & IronSlossAL
Smith Kelly SupplyMobileAL
South Central Bell TelephoneBirminghamAL
Southeastern Compress & WarehouseMobileAL
Southeastern EnamelingSpringvilleAL
Southeastern IceBirminghamAL
Southeastern MetalBirminghamAL
Southeastern ProductionChickasawAL
Southeastern WireBirminghamAL
Southern CementCaleraAL
Southern CementBirminghamAL
Southern Cotton OilBirminghamAL
Southern DetinningBirminghamAL
Southern DivisionMobileAL
Southern Electric GeneratingWilsonvilleAL
Southern Iron & SteelBirminghamAL
Southern Iron & SteelGadsdenAL
Southern Iron & SteelReece CityAL
Southern KraftMobileAL
Southern Natural GasSelmaAL
Southern Natural GasBerry SpringsAL
Southern Natural GasYorkAL

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.