Asbestos in Missouri

Missouri's mining and manufacturing history led to asbestos presence in buildings and infrastructure. Historical records document asbestos use in mining operations, manufacturing plants, and construction. Documented sites include:

  • Mining areas in the southeastern part of the state.
  • Manufacturing plants, particularly those along the Mississippi River in St. Louis.
  • Older construction sites in Kansas City and St. Louis.
Missouri Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in Missouri

Explore 1333 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Missouri.

Job SiteCityState
1100 South Jefferson StreetSaint LouisMO
1326-28 E. 10th StreetKansas CityMO
230 S. Bemiston BuildingClaytonMO
330 S. NewsteadSaint LouisMO
3MNevadaMO
4236 Lindell Blvd. - Office BuildingSaint LouisMO
500 Washington BoulevardSaint LouisMO
6800 OdellSaint LouisMO
A.B. ChanceCentraliaMO
Absorbent CottonValley ParkMO
Absorbent CottonSaint LouisMO
ACandSSaint JosephMO
ACandSSaint LouisMO
ACandSKansas CityMO
ACF IndustriesSaint LouisMO
Acme BrickKansas CityMO
Acme BrickRaytownMO
Acme StructuralSpringfieldMO
Advance Elementary SchoolAdvanceMO
A. G. Brauer SupplySaint LouisMO
Airport Control TowerKansas CityMO
Air Traffic Control CenterKansas CityMO
Ajax ForgeSaint LouisMO
Alameda Plaza HotelKansas CityMO
Albert Keller Memorial HospitalFayetteMO
Albright GalvanizingKansas CityMO
Al Brite GalvaningKansas CityMO
Alcazar HotelKansas CityMO
AlcoaSaint LouisMO
Alexian Brothers HospitalSaint LouisMO
Alex SpurKansas CityMO
Allied SignalKansas CityMO
Alligator Oil ClothingSaint LouisMO
Allis ChalmersIndependenceMO
Allis Fischel State Cancer HospitalColumbiaMO
Alpha Portland CementLemayMO
Alpha Portland CementSaint LouisMO
Alton BrickSaint LouisMO
AmaxBossMO
AmaxSaint LouisMO
Ameren U.E.West AltonMO
American Air FilterSaint LouisMO
American Asphalt RoofKansas CityMO
American Brake ShoeSaint LouisMO
American CanKansas CityMO
American CanSaint LouisMO
American Car & FoundrySaint LouisMO
American Car & FoundrySaint CharlesMO
American CyanamidHannibalMO
American Fixture PlantJoplinMO

Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Missouri

  • Miners: Historically, asbestos was mined in Missouri, exposing workers to high levels of asbestos fibers (Example: Asbestos mines in the Ozark Mountains).
  • Manufacturing Workers: Missouri's manufacturing industry, including automotive, chemical, and building material production, extensively used asbestos (Example: Chrysler plants in St. Louis).
  • Construction Workers: Asbestos was commonly used in insulation, roofing, flooring, and fireproofing materials in older structures (Example: Schools, hospitals, and public buildings constructed before the 1980s).
  • Power Plant Workers: Asbestos was widely used for insulation and fireproofing in power generation facilities throughout Missouri (Example: Ameren Missouri power plants).
Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Missouri

Missouri Asbestos Regulations and Laws

Missouri has implemented laws and regulations to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure. These regulations are primarily enforced by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.

Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

The DNR oversees asbestos abatement activities, including:

Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations enforces workplace safety regulations related to asbestos exposure, including:

H3: Key Laws and Regulations:

Sources

  1. Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Asbestos: https://dnr.mo.gov/air/business-industry/asbestos
  2. Missouri S&T - Environmental Health and Safety - Asbestos: https://ehs.mst.edu/healthawareness/asbestos/

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Missouri?

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