Ohio Mesothelioma Information

The State of Ohio has a blue-collar image that dates back to the days when heavy industry dominated the economy. Now at the center of the so-called "Rust Belt," Ohio has suffered from the progressive decline in U.S. manufacturing since the late 1960s. Despite the slowdown, heavy industry is still a major contributor to Ohio's economy. Some of the state's manufactures include machinery, transportation equipment, rubber products, metal products, electronics, and processed foods. Ohio is also among the nation's leaders in mining lime, clay, and salt. While such industries have been critical to Ohio's livelihood, the pervasiveness of heavy industry does not come without a price.

Asbestos Exposure in Ohio

Many workers have been exposed to hazardous materials that can cause occupational diseases. Asbestos is one carcinogenic substance that was commonly used in industrial applications. Unfortunately, many companies failed to adequately protect workers from asbestos exposure in years past. As a result, individuals continue to be diagnosed with such asbestos-related diseases as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis decades after their initial exposure.

Ohio Asbestos-related Deaths

According to federal government records, at least 1,609 people in Ohio died from mesothelioma or asbestosis between 1979 and 2001. This number was derived from the causes of death recorded on death certificates, which are reported to the federal government for tracking purposes. The total does not include deaths from lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Some analysts estimate that 5,000 to 10,000 people per year die from asbestos-related lung cancer nationwide. Furthermore, mesothelioma was frequently misdiagnosed in past decades, and other causes were often recorded on death certificates. The disease was not even officially tracked by the federal government until 1999, at which point reported mesothelioma deaths more than doubled. In short, it is likely that the number of deaths caused by asbestos is much higher than has been reported.

Possible Asbestos Exposure Worksites in Ohio

Some of the worksites in Ohio that have been associated with asbestos exposure, and consequently mesothelioma and asbestosis, are listed below.

Akron

• Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
• Uniroyal Tires

Ashtabula

• Ashtabula Titanium Plant
• General Tire
• Union Carbide Corporation

Avon Lake

• Avon Lake Power Plant
• Cleveland Electric Illuminating Power Plant

Barberton

• Barberton Salt Company
• Columbia Chemical

Canton

• Champion Paper
• Marathon Oil Company

Chillicothe

• B & O Railroad
• Ohio Nuclear Power Plant

Cincinnati

• University of Cincinnati
• Emery Chemical
• Redding Power Plant

Cleveland

• American Shipbuilding
• Alcoa Plant
• Pennsylvania Rail Road
• Republic Steel
• Standard Oil

Columbus

• AT & T Columbus Works Plant
• Colonial Pipeline Company
• Columbus and Southern Power Plant

Dayton

• Dayton Power & Light
• Wright Patterson Air Force Base

Gallipolis

• Gallipolis Electric Company
• Gavin Power Plant

Lorain

• Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant
• NASA

Oregon

• BP Oil Company
• Standard Oil Refinery
• Sun Oil Refinery
• Toledo Edison

Portsmouth

• AEC Plant
• Grinnell Corporation

Rossford

• Libby-Owens-Ford Glass Company Plant
• Union Carbide Corporation

Toledo

• American Ship Building Company
• BP Amoco
• Bunting Brass and Bronze Company
• Edison Electric Powerhouse
• Gulf Oil Refinery
• Kaiser Aluminum
• Shell Oil Company
• SOHIO British Petroleum
• Standard Oil Refinery
• Sunoco Refinery

Warren

• Airco Plant
• Copperweld Steel Company
• General Electric Plant
• General Motors Plant
• Grinnell Corporation
• Ohio Edison Power Plant
• Packard Electric
• Republic Steel Plant
• Thomas Steel

If you worked at one of these jobsites and have been diagnosed with lung cancer, you should hire a mesothelioma lawyer right away.

Mesothelioma Treatment Centers in Ohio

Some medical centers specialize in treatment of mesothelioma. Below is the contact information for two of the leading mesothelioma treatment centers in Ohio.

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
300 W. 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
800-638-6996

Case Western Reserve University

Cancer Research Center
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-368-2000

Get Mesothelioma Legal Advice

If your loved one has developed a serious asbestos-related illness, he or she may be eligible to receive financial compensation. Contact our Ohio mesothelioma attorneys for legal advice today.