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
TVA Colbert Fossil PlantTuscumbiaAL
TVA FertilizerSheffieldAL
TVA FertilizerDecaturAL
TVA FertilizerMuscle ShoalsAL
Tva NuclearDecaturAL
TVA, U.S. Chemical Corp.SheffieldAL
T.V.A. - Widows CreekStevensonAL
Tva/Widows Creek Steam PlantStevensonAL
Tva Wilson DamFlorenceAL
TwitchellDothanAL
Twitchell Manufacturing PlantDothanAL
Tyndall Air Force BaseTuskegeeAL
UlricaMobileAL
Union AluminumSheffieldAL
Union Bag & PaperMontgomeryAL
Union Bag & PaperPrattvilleAL
Union CampChapmanAL
Union CampMontgomeryAL
Union CampPrattvilleAL
Union CarbideMobileAL
Union CarbideChickasawAL
Union CarbideHuntsvilleAL
Union CarbideSheffieldAL
Union CarbideBirminghamAL
Union CarbideChapmanAL
Union Compress & WarehouseDecaturAL
Union FoundryAnnistonAL
Union RefiningMontgomeryAL
UniroyalTuscaloosaAL
UniroyalOpelikaAL
United ChemicalDothanAL
United Engineering & FoundryBirminghamAL
United Paint & WallpaperGadsdenAL
United States Government Cyanamid PlantSheffieldAL
United States Government Nitrate PlantMuscle ShoalsAL
United States Government Nitrate PlantBenoitAL
United States Government Nitrate PlantSheffieldAL
United States GypsumMontevalloAL
United States GypsumBirminghamAL
United States Pipe & FoundryBessemerAL
United States Pipe & FoundryAnnistonAL
United States Pipe & FoundryBirminghamAL
United States Plywood-Champion PapersCourtlandAL
United States ReductionHustlevilleAL
United States ReductionRussellvilleAL
United States RubberOpelikaAL
United States S Agri ChemicalCherokeeAL
United States Turpentine & RoslinMobileAL
Universal Atlas CementLeedsAL
University Of AlabamaBirminghamAL

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.