Asbestos in Idaho

Idaho's mining and industrial history resulted in asbestos presence across the state. Historical records show asbestos use in mining operations and industrial facilities. Documented sites include:

  • Mining areas in the Coeur d'Alene mining district.
  • Paper mills such as the ones run by Potlatch Corporation .
  • Older construction projects.
Idaho Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in Idaho

Explore 140 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Idaho.

Job SiteCityState
Agricultural ProductsCondaID
Allis ChalmersBuhlID
Amalgamated SugarFischerID
Amalgamated SugarPrestonID
Amalgamated SugarNampaID
Amalgamated SugarPaulID
Amalgamated SugarBurleyID
Amalgamated SugarTwin FallsID
Atlas BoilerMontpelierID
Atomic Energy CommissionScovilleID
Atomic Energy CommissionIdaho FallsID
Beet Growers SugarRigbyID
Bennett LumberPrincetonID
Boise CascadeEmmettID
Boise CascadeBoiseID
Bunker HillKelloggID
Bunker Hill SmelterKelloggID
Bunker Hill Sullivan MineKelloggID
Bunker Hill & Sullivan Mining & ConcentratingKelloggID
California PackingFranklinID
Callahan MiningOsburnID
Capital High SchoolBoiseID
Carnation Milk ProductsNampaID
C. F. BraunIdaho FallsID
C F WarehouseScovilleID
Chandler SupplyBoiseID
Clayton Silver MinesClaytonID
Clover Club FoodsBoiseID
Craig Mountain LumberWinchesterID
Cyprus MinesClaytonID
Dairymans Cooperative CreameryCaldwellID
Day MinesWallaceID
DeatleyLewistonID
Del MonteBurleyID
Del MonteFranklinID
Ebr-Ii Power PlantPocatelloID
E.G. & G.Idaho FallsID
Empire CopperMackayID
Evergreen Forest ProductsTamarackID
Federal BuildingSandpointID
Fluor CorporationPocatelloID
FMCPocatelloID
FMCDonID
Franklin County SugarWhitneyID
Franklin County SugarPrestonID
Gate City SteelPocatelloID
Hecla MiningBurkeID
Howards Building SupplyGrangevilleID
Howard S. Wright & AssociatesIdaho FallsID
Idaho ExteriorsCaldwellID

Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Idaho

  • Miners: Idaho had asbestos mines, primarily the Kamiah deposit, exposing miners to high levels of asbestos fibers.
  • Construction Workers: Asbestos was commonly used in insulation, roofing, flooring, and other building materials in Idaho, putting construction workers at risk.
  • Industrial Workers: Industries like shipbuilding, lumber mills, and power plants in Idaho may have used asbestos in machinery parts and insulation.
Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Idaho

Idaho Asbestos Regulations and Laws

Idaho follows federal regulations regarding asbestos, enforced by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the EPA.

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Key Regulations

Sources

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Asbestos: https://www.epa.gov/asbestos
  2. Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) - Air Quality: https://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/
  3. University of Idaho - Asbestos Management: https://www.uidaho.edu/governance/policy/policies/apm/35/01

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Idaho?

If you or a loved one is sick or passed away due to asbestos, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Idaho law protects victims of asbestos exposure. We can assist you in understanding your legal options.