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
HoneywellPetersburgVA
HoneywellChesterfieldVA
HoneywellHopewellVA
HoneywellChesterVA
Horne Brothers ShipyardNewport NewsVA
Hotel RichmondRichmondVA
Hull Street MillRichmondVA
Hummel-Ross FiberHopewellVA
Hummel-Ross FibreHopewellVA
Hydro-BlastRadfordVA
Hydrozine FacilitiesSaltvilleVA
IBMManassasVA
ICI AmericasHopewellVA
Imperial TobaccoRichmondVA
Indus Sheet Metal WorksRichmondVA
Industrial Deveopment & InvestmentRoanokeVA
Industrial Sheet Metal WorksRichmondVA
Institute Of Textile TechnologyCharlottesvilleVA
International Coal ProductsClinchfieldVA
International PaperFranklinVA
Invista S.A.R.L.WaynesboroVA
Isabell PorterRoanokeVA
Island Creek CoalVansantVA
Island Creek CoalOakwoodVA
Island Creek CoalKeen MountainVA
Island Creek CoalHamiltonVA
Ivy Memorial Baptist ChurchNewport NewsVA
James Lee & SonsGlasgowVA
Jewell Ridge CoalJewell ValleyVA
Jewell Smokeless CoalVansantVA
J.L. BaugherStauntonVA
John H. HealdLynchburgVA
John H. Heald & CompanyLynchburgVA
John SergeantNewport NewsVA
Johns ManvilleJarrattVA
Johnson-Carper FurnitureRoanokeVA
Johnston Willis HospitalRichmondVA
Joint Forces Staff CollegeNorfolkVA
Jos. McSweeney & SonsRichmondVA
J.P. TaylorSouth BostonVA
J.R. Johnson & CompanyRichmondVA
KeeneSurryVA
Keller ExtrusionsMilfordVA
Keller IndustriesMilfordVA
Kentucky Tobacco ProductRichmondVA
Kingan & CompanyRichmondVA
Kingsley Industries StoreSpringvaleVA
Klopman MillsAltavistaVA
Klopman MillsHurtVA
Kmx ChemicalNew ChurchVA

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.