Asbestos in Wyoming

Wyoming's mining history and natural asbestos deposits led to asbestos presence. Historical records document asbestos use in mining operations and natural occurrences. Documented sites include:

  • Uranium mines in the Shirley Basin area.
  • Vermiculite mines.
  • Areas with naturally occurring asbestos in the western part of the state.
Wyoming Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in Wyoming

Explore 160 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Wyoming.

Job SiteCityState
Allied ChemicalGreen RiverWY
American OilRivertonWY
American OilCasperWY
American OilPowellWY
Atlantic RichfieldSinclairWY
Basin Electric PowerWheatlandWY
Becker Brewing & MaltingEvanstonWY
Black Hills Power & LightOsageWY
Black Hills Power & LightWyodakWY
Black Hills Power & LightGilletteWY
Blue Cross Blue ShieldCheyenneWY
California PipelineLaramieWY
Casper SupplyCasperWY
Central Coal & CokeRock SpringsWY
ChevronEvanstonWY
Cheyenne Light Fuel & PowerCheyenneWY
Chicago Burlington & Quincy RailroadCasperWY
Community HospitalTorringtonWY
Continental OilMidwestWY
Continental OilManvilleWY
Culverts & Industrial SupplyCasperWY
Dave Johnston Power PlantGlenrockWY
DePaul HospitalCheyenneWY
Diamond Coal & CokeDiamondvilleWY
Diamond Coal & CokeOakleyWY
Douglas High SchoolDouglasWY
East High SchoolCheyenneWY
East Ridge Junior High & Elementary SchoolCheyenneWY
Elks LodgeThermopolisWY
El Paso Natural GasOpalWY
Empire State OilThermopolisWY
Evansville Elementary SchoolEvansvilleWY
Fisk EngineeringCheyenneWY
Flour-Utah Engineering & ConstructionDouglasWY
Food Machinery & ChemicalGreen RiverWY
Food Machinery & ChemicalWestvacoWY
Food Machinery & ChemicalKemmererWY
Food Machinery & ChemicalRock SpringsWY
Forest Products TreatingLaramieWY
Francis E. Warren Air Force BaseCheyenneWY
Frontier RefiningCheyenneWY
Frontier SupplyFrontierWY
Georgia PacificLovellWY
Great Western SugarLovellWY
Great Western SugarWheatlandWY
Hall Of JusticeCasperWY
Holly SugarTorringtonWY
Holly SugarWorlandWY
Holly SugarSouth TorringtonWY
Homestead MiningWyodakWY

Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Wyoming

  • Miners: Uranium and vermiculite mining operations in Wyoming historically exposed workers to asbestos fibers (Example: Shirley Basin uranium mines).
  • Oil and Gas Workers: Asbestos was used in various applications in the oil and gas industry, including insulation, gaskets, and drilling muds (Example: Oil and gas fields in the Powder River Basin).
  • Construction Workers: Asbestos was commonly used in insulation, roofing, flooring, and other building materials in older structures across Wyoming (Example: Schools, hospitals, and government buildings constructed before the 1980s).
  • Power Plant Workers: Coal-fired power plants in Wyoming often utilized asbestos for insulation and fireproofing (Example: Jim Bridger Power Plant).
Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Wyoming

Wyoming Asbestos Regulations and Laws

Wyoming has enacted laws and regulations to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure. These regulations are primarily enforced by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Administration (WYOSHA).

yoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

The DEQ oversees asbestos abatement activities, including:

Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Administration (WYOSHA)

WYOSHA enforces workplace safety regulations related to asbestos exposure, including:

Key Laws and Regulations

Sources

  1. Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) - Asbestos: http://deq.wyoming.gov/aqd/compliance/asbestos/
  2. Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Asbestos: https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA3507.pdf
  3. Wyoming Secretary of State - Rules and Regulations: https://rules.wyo.gov/

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Wyoming?

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