Kentucky Mesothelioma/Asbestos

The public has been aware of the dangers of asbestos since the 1970s; unfortunately, since the use of this naturally occurring material was so widespread before the health risks of asbestos exposure were known, many buildings and other products still contain asbestos. Today, people who have been exposed to asbestos either in their homes, at work, or in another location continue to develop mesothelioma, a cancer that causes dozens of deaths every year.

Industries/Occupations Most Affected by Mesothelioma Deaths

A large percentage of Kentucky's GDP is earned through its industrial products, including transportation equipment, electric devices, chemical products, and machinery. Unfortunately, according to a Center for Disease Control's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health report, the industrial, chemicals, electric, and construction industries were linked to the highest malignant mesothelioma death rates in 1999. It has long been known that asbestos was a commonly used material in car, fireproofing, and other products used in these trades.

Potential Asbestos Exposure Worksites in Kentucky

The following jobsites in Kentucky may have exposed workers to asbestos:

Ashland

  • Armco Steel aka Ashland Steel
  • Armco Steel Mill
  • Ashland Community College
  • Ashland Oil Refinery
  • Ashland Steel
  • Marathon Oil Refinery

Calvert City

  • B.F. Goodrich
  • GAF Plant
  • Pittsburgh Metallurgical Foundry

Drakesboro

  • Paradise Steam Plant
  • TVA Power Plant

Lexington

  • Central Baptist Hospital
  • University Of Kentucky
  • University Of Kentucky Hospital

Louisa

  • American Electric Power Plant
  • Big Sandy Power Plant

Louisville

  • Dupont Chemical Plant
  • Fort Knox
  • General Electric Plant
  • International Harvester Foundry
  • Louisville Gas & Electric Plant
  • Louisville Refinery
  • Reynolds Metals Plant

Paducah

  • Atomic Diffusion Plant
  • Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Plant
  • Shawnee Power Plant
  • Shawnee Steam Plant
  • Texas Gas Transmission Plant
  • TVA Steam Plant

Paradise

  • Paradise Steam Plant
  • TVA Power Plant

Malignant Mesothelioma Deaths in Kentucky

According to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, 24 people in Kentucky lost their lives to malignant mesothelioma in 1999. The CDC estimates that each of these victims lost 16.7 years of their lives to the disease.

Contact an Attorney

If you or a loved one has developed mesothelioma, contact an attorney as soon as possible to learn more about your legal options.

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