Asbestos in Mississippi

Mississippi's industrial history, including shipbuilding and oil refineries, resulted in asbestos presence in various structures. Historical records show asbestos use in shipyards, oil refineries, and construction. Documented sites include:

  • Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula.
  • Oil refineries along the Mississippi River.
  • Older construction sites in Jackson and Gulfport.
Mississippi Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in Mississippi

Explore 670 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Mississippi.

Job SiteCityState
Aberdeen High SchoolJacksonMS
ACandSJacksonMS
Ackerman PlanningAckermanMS
Advance Gin & MillVicksburgMS
Aircraft Weapons Training FacilityBiloxiMS
Ak McKinnisHattiesburgMS
Alexander HallJacksonMS
Allison LykesPascagoulaMS
Alpo PetfoodsPascagoulaMS
Amerada HessPurvisMS
AmericaloidePascagoulaMS
American AltairPascagoulaMS
American Biltrite RubberRipleyMS
American Box BoardGreenvilleMS
American CreosotingLouisvilleMS
American DracoPascagoulaMS
American EntentePascagoulaMS
American EnvoyPascagoulaMS
American HardwareClarksdaleMS
American MerchantPascagoulaMS
American Potash & ChemicalHamiltonMS
American RapidPascagoulaMS
American RegalPascagoulaMS
American ReservistPascagoulaMS
American RigelPascagoulaMS
American RoverPascagoulaMS
American VegaPascagoulaMS
America VegaPascagoulaMS
Americna MarketerPascagoulaMS
AM Potash & Chemical Corp.AberdeenMS
Anchor GlassGulfportMS
Anderson Tully LumberWaltersvilleMS
Anderson Tully LumberVicksburgMS
Annex 2 - Hwy 82 WestItta BenaMS
AntietamPascagoulaMS
Aponang ManufacturingKosciuskoMS
Arizona ChemicalPicayuneMS
Armstrong Cork & InsulationJacksonMS
Armstrong RubberNatchezMS
Armstrong Tire & RubberNatchezMS
Assembly BuildingJacksonMS
Associated Piping & EngineeringGulfportMS
Atlantic Gulf ItoGulfportMS
Atlas Tile & BrickShuqualakMS
Austral EndurancePascagoulaMS
Austral EnsignPascagoulaMS
Austral EntentePascagoulaMS
Austral EnvoyPascagoulaMS
Babcock & WilcoxWest PointMS
Badham InsulationPascagoulaMS

Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Mississippi

  • Shipyard Workers: Mississippi's Gulf Coast has a long history of shipbuilding, exposing workers to asbestos used in ship construction and insulation (Example: Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula).
  • Oil Refinery Workers: Asbestos was extensively used in oil refineries for insulation and fireproofing (Example: Chevron Pascagoula Refinery).
  • Construction Workers: Asbestos was commonly found in insulation, roofing, flooring, and other building materials in older structures (Example: Schools, hospitals, and government buildings built before the 1980s).
  • Manufacturing Workers: Various manufacturing industries in Mississippi utilized asbestos in products and facilities (Example: Textile mills and chemical plants).
Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Mississippi

Mississippi Asbestos Regulations and Laws

Mississippi has established laws and regulations to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure. These regulations are primarily enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and the Mississippi Department of Health (MDH).

Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

The MDEQ oversees asbestos abatement activities, including:

Mississippi Department of Health (MDH)

The MDH focuses on public health aspects of asbestos exposure, including:

Key Laws and Regulations:

Sources

  1. Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) - Asbestos: https://www.mdeq.ms.gov/air/asbestos/
  2. Mississippi Department of Health (MDH) - Environmental Health: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,420.html

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Mississippi?

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