Known Asbestos Job Sites in North Carolina

Explore 1430 known asbestos sites and job-sites across North Carolina.

Job Site	City	State
230 Tryon Center	Charlotte	NC
2506 Lucena Street	Charlotte	NC
Abbott Laboratories	Rocky Mount	NC
Aberfoyle Manufacturing	Ranlo	NC
Aberfoyle Manufacturing	Gastonia	NC
Abitibi Consolidated Paper	Roaring River	NC
Abitibi Price	North Wilkesboro	NC
A.B. Whitley	Greenville	NC
Acme Manufacturing	Acme	NC
Acme-McCrary	Asheboro	NC
Acme Mills	Belmont	NC
Acousti Engineering	Charlotte	NC
A. C. Reynolds High School	Asheville	NC
Adams	Wilmington	NC
Adams Millis	High Point	NC
Agfa	Brevard	NC
Agricultural & Tech College	Greensboro	NC
Airwood Indust Park	Charlotte	NC
Akzona	Enka	NC
Alamac Knit Fabrics	Hamilton	NC
Alamance Elementary	Greensboro	NC
Alba Waldensian	Valdese	NC
Albemarle Building	Raleigh	NC
Albemarle Paper Manufacturing	Roanoke Rapids	NC
Albion	Wilmington	NC
Alcoa	Badin	NC
Alcoa Commander	Wilmington	NC
Alcoa Explorer	Wilmington	NC
Alcoa Mariner	Wilmington	NC
Alcoa Marketer	Wilmington	NC
Alcoa Ranger	Wilmington	NC
Alcoa Roamer	Wilmington	NC
Alcoa Runner	Wilmington	NC
Alcoa Trader	Wilmington	NC
Alcoa Voyager	Wilmington	NC
Alco Manufacturing	East Rockingham	NC
Alden Besse	Wilmington	NC
Alexander Perry Construct	Asheville	NC
Alexander School	Union Mills	NC
Alfred Moore	Wilmington	NC
Allen Jay Middle School	High Point	NC
Allen Steam Station	Belmont	NC
Allied Chemical	Wilmington	NC
Alpha Cellulose	Lumberton	NC
Alsco	Raleigh	NC
Ambrose Insulation	Greensboro	NC
Amercan Pilot	Wilmington	NC
Amercrest	Wilmington	NC
American Angler	Wilmington	NC
American Archer	Wilmington	NC

Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in North Carolina

Textile Mill Workers: North Carolina's history as a major textile producer led to significant asbestos use in mills for insulation and fireproofing (Example: Cone Mills Corporation facilities in Greensboro and other locations).
Construction Workers: Asbestos was commonly used in insulation, roofing, flooring, and other building materials in older structures (Example: Schools, hospitals, and government buildings constructed before the 1980s).
Shipyard Workers: Shipbuilding and repair activities, particularly in coastal areas, exposed workers to asbestos used in ship construction and insulation (Example: Newport News Shipbuilding facilities).
Power Plant Workers: Asbestos was extensively used in power plants for insulation and fireproofing (Example: Duke Energy power plants throughout the state).

North Carolina Asbestos Regulations and Laws

North Carolina has enacted laws and regulations to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure. These regulations are primarily enforced by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL).

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)

The NCDHHS oversees asbestos abatement activities, including:

Licensing of asbestos abatement contractors
Issuing permits for asbestos removal projects
Ensuring proper disposal of asbestos-containing materials
Providing guidance on managing asbestos in public buildings and schools.

North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL)

The NCDOL enforces workplace safety regulations related to asbestos exposure, including:

Establishing permissible exposure limits for asbestos fibers
Mandating worker training and certification for asbestos-related tasks
Requiring the use of personal protective equipment to minimize exposure.

Key Laws and Regulations

North Carolina General Statute 130A-444 to 130A-452: This statute addresses asbestos hazard management, including accreditation requirements for asbestos professionals, permitting for abatement projects, and enforcement provisions.
North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry: These standards incorporate federal OSHA regulations for asbestos exposure, including permissible exposure limits and worker protection measures.

Sources

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) - Asbestos: https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/asbestos/healthaz.html
North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) - Occupational Safety and Health: https://www.labor.nc.gov/safety-and-health

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in North Carolina?

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Asbestos in North Carolina