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
West Point ManufacturingValleyAL
West Point ManufacturingRiverviewAL
Westpoint PeperellLanettAL
West Point-PepperellValleyAL
West Point-PepperellAbbevilleAL
West Point-PepperellOpelikaAL
West Point-PepperellLanettAL
West Point StevensValleyAL
West Point StevensLanettAL
WeyerhaeuserPine HillAL
WeyerhaeuserFlorenceAL
W.F. Carter PaintButlerAL
WhaleyBirminghamAL
Wheeling Coke OvensBirminghamAL
White Bird CanyonMobileAL
White RiverMobileAL
White Swan LaundryHuntsvilleAL
WhitingAttallaAL
Widows Creek Power PlantBridgeportAL
Widows Creek Power PlantStevensonAL
Wiggins LakeFlomatonAL
WilchiefMobileAL
WilduraMobileAL
Willamette Paper MillDemopolisAL
William C. GorgasMobileAL
William EdenbornSheffieldAL
William T. SteeleMobileAL
WilpowerMobileAL
Wilson DamMuscle ShoalsAL
Wilson Memorial HospitalWilsonvilleAL
Wilson's CreekMobileAL
Wilsonville Power PlantWilsonvilleAL
Wimberly & Thomas HardwareBirminghamAL
WindsorMobileAL
WinnebagoMobileAL
Wiregrass HospitalGenevaAL
W.M. Smith & CompanyBirminghamAL
Wolf MountainMobileAL
Wolverine TubeDecaturAL
Wood LakeMobileAL
Woodstock Iron WorksAnnistonAL
Woodward IronBirminghamAL
Woodward IronWoodwardAL
Woodward IronBessemerAL
World TraditionMobileAL
World TriumphMobileAL
W.R. GraceBirminghamAL
W S RockwellOneontaAL
W. T. Smith LumberChapmanAL
Wyoming ValleyMobileAL

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.