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
Southern Natural GasAuburnAL
Southern RailwayHuntsvilleAL
Southern RailwayBirminghamAL
Southern SteelGadsdenAL
South InsulationMontgomeryAL
Spirit LakeMobileAL
Spirit Of LibertyMobileAL
SRS Siding - Near Norris YardsBirminghamAL
Standard CoalBrookwoodAL
Standard Electric MachineryMontgomeryAL
Standard EquipmentMobileAL
Standard OilMobileAL
Standard Portland CementLeedsAL
Star InsulationFlomatonAL
StarrBirminghamAL
State DocksMobileAL
State Teachers CollegeFlorenceAL
Stauffer ChemicalAxisAL
Stauffer ChemicalMobileAL
Stauffer ChemicalBucksAL
Steam Plant, Ensley WorksBirminghamAL
Stevens ManufacturingValleyAL
Stockham Valve & FittingsBirminghamAL
Stone ContainerMobileAL
Stone ContainerBrewtonAL
Stouffer ChemicalMobileAL
StylonFlorenceAL
Sweet WaterMobileAL
Swift & CompanyBirminghamAL
Sylacauga Defense Metal ProductsSylacaugaAL
TagelusMobileAL
Talladega FurnaceTalladegaAL
Tallassee MillsTallasseeAL
Tankship NaecoMobileAL
Tar Products DivisionWoodwardAL
Taurus (Ak-273)ChickasawAL
TCIFairfieldAL
Teague HardwareMontgomeryAL
TectariusMobileAL
TectusMobileAL
Temple Inland Forest ProductsMonroevilleAL
Tenn Coal & Iron DivFairfieldAL
Tenn Coal & Iron DivBirminghamAL
Tenneco ChemicalBay MinetteAL
Tennessee Coal, Iron & RailroadFairfieldAL
Tennessee Coal, Iron & RailroadHoltAL
Tennessee Coal, Iron & RailroadBirminghamAL
Tennessee Coal, Iron & RailroadBessemerAL
Tennessee Coal, Iron & RailroadPrattvilleAL
Tennessee Coal, Iron & RailroadWenonahAL

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.