Asbestos in West Virginia

West Virginia's coal mining and industrial history led to widespread asbestos presence. Historical records document asbestos use in coal mines and manufacturing plants. Documented sites include:

  • Various coal mines throughout the state, particularly in the southern coalfields.
  • Chemical plants along the Kanawha River, like those previously operated by Union Carbide.
  • Steel mills in the Wheeling and Weirton areas.
West Virginia Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in West Virginia

Explore 865 known asbestos sites and job-sites across West Virginia.

Job SiteCityState
American ViscoseParkersburgWV
Ames Baldwin WyomingParkersburgWV
Amherst CoalLundaleWV
Amherst CoalSlagleWV
Amherst IndustriesCharlestonWV
Amigo CoalAmigoWV
Amos PowerWinfieldWV
AmstanWheelingWV
Anawha CtyCharlestonWV
Anchor Hocking GlassClarksburgWV
Aniline Chemical / National AnilineMoundsvilleWV
Antox Chemical Company PlantNewellWV
Appalachian Electric PowerWinfieldWV
Appalachian Electric PowerSwitchbackWV
Appalachian Electric PowerKenovaWV
Appalachian Electric PowerScaryWV
Appalachian Electric PowerNew HavenWV
Appalachian Electric PowerCresapWV
Appalachian Electric PowerLoganWV
Appalachian Electric PowerGlasgowWV
Appalachian Electric PowerCabin CreekWV
Appal Ohio PowerNew HavenWV
Apple Grove Pulp & Paper MillApple GroveWV
Aracoma Hotel Company / Aracoma LaundryLoganWV
Aristech ChemicalKenovaWV
ARMCOMontcoalWV
ARMCOTwilightWV
Armstrong Cork & InsulationDunbarWV
Arthur Foss-85Point PleasantWV
Asbestos Covering & RoofingSouth CharlestonWV
Asbestos Covering & RoofingCharlestonWV
Asbestos ServiceHuntingtonWV
Ashland Coal & CokeAshlandWV
Ashland Coal & CokeCrumplerWV
Ashland Creek CoalHoldenWV
Ashland Oil & RefineryKenovaWV
Ashland Oil & RefineryCharlestonWV
Atlantic RangerPoint PleasantWV
Atlas Storage WarehouseCharlestonWV
Avtek FibersParkersburgWV
Avtek FibersNitroWV
Aztec FibersNitroWV
Badger Fine Coal PlantPhilippiWV
Badger-PowhatanRansonWV
Baldwin SupplyCharlestonWV
Baltimore & Ohio RailroadWest UnionWV
Baltimore & Ohio RailroadGraftonWV
Baltimore & Ohio RailroadKeyserWV
Baltimore & Ohio RailroadBenwoodWV
Baltimore & Ohio RailroadFairmontWV

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in West Virginia?

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