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Asbestos in South Dakota

South Dakota's industrial history led to asbestos presence in older buildings and infrastructure. Historical records document asbestos use in construction and industrial settings. Documented sites include:

  • Older power plants and industrial facilities.
  • Construction sites involving older public buildings.
South Dakota Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in South Dakota

Explore 135 known asbestos sites and job-sites across South Dakota.

Job SiteCityState
Aberdeen MillAberdeenSD
Ah BennettRapid CitySD
Akron Milling Mining & ManufacturingCusterSD
Alonzo Ward HotelAberdeenSD
AmdakRapid CitySD
American LegionSioux FallsSD
Angus C. Anson Power PlantSioux FallsSD
Arcade BarMobridgeSD
Argus Leader BuildingSioux FallsSD
Assemblies Of GodWatertownSD
Bank Of Union CityElk PointSD
Battle Mountain SanitariumHot SpringsSD
Bechtold JewelrySioux FallsSD
Black Hills Power & LightRapid CitySD
Black Hills Power & LightDeadwoodSD
Black Hills Power & LightLeadSD
Brookings Municipal Light & PowerBrookingsSD
Brown County CourthouseAberdeenSD
Canyon Lake Elementary SchoolRapid CitySD
Canyon LumberRapid CitySD
Champion Home Builders PlantBlackhawkSD
City AuditoriumYanktonSD
City AuditoriumGettysburgSD
City Of WatertownWatertownSD
Clinical BuildingSioux FallsSD
Collins HotelYanktonSD
Consolidated CoalRapid CitySD
Consolidated Power & LightPlumaSD
Consolidation CoalRapid CitySD
Cottage Restaurant - S. Minnesota AvenueSioux FallsSD
Courthouse PlazaSioux FallsSD
Custer Electric Light, Heat & PowerCusterSD
Dakota Midland HospitalAberdeenSD
Deadwood & Delaware SmelterDeadwoodSD
Eastway Bowling CenterSioux FallsSD
Elks ClubWatertownSD
Ellsworth Air Force BaseRapid CitySD
Emmanuel Episcopal ChurchRapid CitySD
Eureka MillingSioux FallsSD
Farmers CooperativeBowdleSD
Federal Building & U.S. CourthouseRapid CitySD
Federal CourthouseSioux FallsSD
First Congregational ChurchSioux FallsSD
First National BankRapid CitySD
First National BankAberdeenSD
Fort MeadeSturgisSD
Fraser & ChalmersRapid CitySD
Frederick MillingFrederickSD
General Public UtilitiesRapid CitySD
General Public UtilitiesPlumaSD

Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in South Dakota

  • Construction Workers: Asbestos was a common component of insulation, roofing, flooring, and fireproofing materials in buildings constructed before the 1980s. Renovation and demolition work pose significant risks (Example: Historic buildings in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen).
  • Industrial Workers: South Dakota's industrial facilities, including power plants and manufacturing plants, often utilized asbestos for insulation and fireproofing (Example: Homestake Gold Mine in Lead).
  • Power Plant Workers: Asbestos was extensively used in power plants across the state for insulation and to prevent fire damage (Example: Big Stone Power Plant near Milbank).
Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in South Dakota

South Dakota Asbestos Regulations and Laws

South Dakota has enacted laws and regulations to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure. These regulations are primarily enforced by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR).

South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR)

The DANR oversees asbestos abatement activities, including:

Key Laws and Regulations

Sources

  1. South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) - Asbestos: https://danr.sd.gov/Environment/WasteManagement/Asbestos/default.aspx
  2. South Dakota Legislature - Codified Law 34-44: https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/34-44
  3. South Dakota Department of Health - Asbestos Information: https://doh.sd.gov/

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in South Dakota?

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