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Asbestos in Kansas

Kansas faces asbestos concerns due to industrial use and naturally occurring deposits. Historical records show asbestos use in various industries and natural occurrences. Documented sites include:

  • Oil refineries such as those run by Koch Industries.
  • Older construction sites.
  • Areas containing naturally occurring asbestos.
Kansas Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in Kansas

Explore 727 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Kansas.

Job SiteCityState
1St Federal Savings & LoanNewtonKS
300 Garvey Center BuildingWichitaKS
5127 Long DriveShawneeKS
Abilene Civic CenterAbileneKS
ACandSEllisKS
ACandSLeavenworthKS
ACandSOlatheKS
ACandSKincaidKS
Acme BrickWichitaKS
Acme BrickWeirKS
Adamson ManufacturingIndependenceKS
Air Cooling & EnergyKansas CityKS
Air Traffic Control CenterOlatheKS
Ajax Portland CementIndependenceKS
Alcoa CombustionChanuteKS
Alcorn CombustionChanuteKS
Aldon GasolineHavenKS
All State Insurance BuildingOverland ParkKS
American Dressed Beef & ProvisionsKansas CityKS
American Messer Liquid Helium PlantLiberalKS
American PetrofinaEl DoradoKS
American ServiceIolaKS
American State Bank & TrustGreat BendKS
American WalnutKansas CityKS
American Water Works & ElectricWichitaKS
Amer RoadHaysKS
AmocoNeodeshaKS
AmocoUlyssesKS
A & PKansas CityKS
AquilaGreat BendKS
Archer Daniels MidlandNeodeshaKS
Argonant Realty Division Of General MotorsKansas CityKS
ARMCOKansas CityKS
Armour & CompanyKansas CityKS
Armour & CompanyEmporiaKS
Armourdale Recreation CenterKansas CityKS
Ash Grove Lime & Portland CementChanuteKS
Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe RailwayChanuteKS
Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe RailwayNewtonKS
Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe RailwayWichitaKS
Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe RailwayKansas CityKS
Atchison Revolving DoorIndependenceKS
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe RailwayChanuteKS
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe RailwayTopekaKS
Austerman ManufacturingBellevilleKS
Axtell Christian HospitalNewtonKS
Bank Oak Park Shopping CenterOverland ParkKS
Bank Of AmericaTopekaKS
Barton Community Jr CollegeGreat BendKS
Barton SaltHutchinsonKS

Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Kansas

While a comprehensive list of all asbestos job sites in Kansas is not readily available, the following occupations historically had a high risk of asbestos exposure in the state:

  • Construction workers: Involved in the building, renovation, or demolition of older structures (especially those built before the 1980s).
  • Industrial workers: Employed in manufacturing plants, power plants, oil refineries, and chemical processing facilities.
  • Automotive mechanics: Working with brake linings, clutch facings, and gaskets in older vehicles.
  • Agricultural workers: Exposed to asbestos in older farm equipment and buildings.
Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Kansas

Kansas Asbestos Regulations and Laws

Kansas follows federal regulations and has its own state-specific rules to manage asbestos:

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)

KDHE is the primary agency responsible for asbestos control in Kansas. It enforces regulations related to asbestos abatement, including:

Key Regulations

Sources

  1. Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) - Asbestos: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/235/About-Asbestos
  2. Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) - Asbestos Control Regulations: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/175/Asbestos

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Kansas?

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