Top 5 Ohio Jobsites with High Risk of Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma
For more than 30 years, the Ohio Asbestos Injury Attorneys at McDermott-Hickey have represented workers across the state who developed serious illnesses like mesothelioma, asbestos lung cancer, and asbestosis due to exposure on the job.
While hundreds of facilities in Ohio used asbestos-containing materials during the 1950s through the 1980s, some industrial sites stand out due to the sheer volume of asbestos used and the number of mesothelioma diagnoses traced back to them.
Here are five of the most hazardous asbestos job sites in Ohio:
- Foseco – Brookpark, Ohio
From the mid-1960s until 1976, Foseco used millions of pounds of raw asbestos fiber to produce mold liners for the steel industry. Workers were regularly exposed to airborne asbestos dust during manufacturing and cleanup, leading to long-term health risks.
- Flintkote – Ravenna, Ohio
The Flintkote plant in Ravenna used vast quantities of asbestos from the 1960s to the mid-1970s in the production of asbestos cement pipes. Employees who handled, cut, or transported these materials may have unknowingly inhaled asbestos fibers.
- Steel Mills – Statewide
Steel mills across Ohio—including in Cleveland, Youngstown, and Lorain—routinely used asbestos insulation products from the 1940s through the 1970s to line furnaces, ladles, and piping. Asbestos exposure in these facilities was common among laborers, maintenance crews, and engineers.
- Plastic Molding Plants – Statewide
During the 1960s to the 1980s, plastic molding plants in Ohio used asbestos-containing plastic compounds to manufacture various products. The molding process released asbestos particles into the air, posing a significant danger to plant workers.
- Power Plants – Statewide
Ohio’s power generation facilities heavily relied on asbestos insulation to protect boilers, turbines, and steam pipes. Workers at these plants were often exposed to asbestos while performing maintenance, repairs, or routine operations.
Mesothelioma from Workplace Asbestos Exposure: Know Your Legal Options
Many workers were never warned about the dangers of asbestos on these jobsites. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma from workplace asbestos exposure in Ohio, you may be eligible for financial compensation.
📞 Contact the experienced mesothelioma lawyers at McDermott-Hickey Law Firm today for a free consultation, at chip@mesohio.com or 216-712-7452.
