Asbestos in Virginia

Virginia's industrial history and natural asbestos deposits led to asbestos presence. Historical records document asbestos use in shipbuilding, construction, and natural occurrences. Documented sites include:

  • Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News.
  • Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth.
  • Areas with naturally occurring asbestos in the Piedmont region, specifically in areas with certain types of rock formations.
Virginia Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in Virginia

Explore 988 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Virginia.

Job SiteCityState
AmocoNewport NewsVA
AmocoYorktownVA
AmocoNorfolkVA
AmpthillRichmondVA
Am. Viscose/Avtex ChemicalFront RoyalVA
Anderson Orthopedic HospitalArlingtonVA
Anheuser-Busch BreweryWilliamsburgVA
Apex Chemtech, LLCNew ChurchVA
Appalachian Electric PowerCastlewoodVA
Appalachian Electric PowerClevelandVA
Appalachian Electric PowerRoanokeVA
Appalachian Electric PowerCarboVA
Appalachian Electric PowerGlen LynVA
Appalachian Electric PowerNarrowsVA
Applied Extrusion TechnologiesCovingtonVA
Arlington HospitalArlingtonVA
Arlington Navy AnnexArlingtonVA
Arlington TowersArlingtonVA
Arminius ChemicalMineralVA
Armstrong Cork & InsulationRichmondVA
Ashleigh CondominiumsFairfaxVA
Ashville MicaNewport NewsVA
Associated TerminalLynchburgVA
Atlantic CreosotePortsmouthVA
Atlantic Life InsuranceRichmondVA
Atlantic RichfieldDumfriesVA
Atmospheric NitrogenHopewellVA
Atomic Energy DivisionLynchburgVA
Auxiliary Air StationChincoteagueVA
Babcock & WilcoxLynchburgVA
Babcock & WilcoxNewport NewsVA
Bassett FurnitureBassettVA
Bassett Industries JobBassettVA
Bassett & WalkerMartinsvilleVA
Bassett-Walker KnittingBassettVA
Bay Shore TerminalNorfolkVA
B. & C. BakingWinchesterVA
Bear Island PaperDoswellVA
Bear Island PaperAshlandVA
Beatrice Pocahontas CoalKeen MountainVA
Beatrice Pocahontas CoalOakwoodVA
Bedford County HospitalBedfordVA
Bedford Pulp & PaperBig IslandVA
Bellwood Printing PlantRichmondVA
Bermuda Hundreds Chemical PlantChesterfieldVA
Bertha MineralAustinvilleVA
B. F. DiamondNorfolkVA
B. & G. OlsenRichmondVA
BibbBrooklynVA
Big Island Paper MillBig IslandVA

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Virginia?

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