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Asbestos Exposure in Mississippi

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Much like many southern states, Mississippi is known for its oil refineries, power generators, and shipbuilding manufacturers. Petroleum is a highly volatile substance, even in crude form. 

For this reason, asbestos insulation was used throughout oil refining facilities in structures, on machinery, and in pipefittings. Even the protective clothing worn by oil workers was lined with asbestos.

Unfortunately, many of the families of workers at the sites also have an increased risk of developing cancer because of the asbestos fibers that were carried home on the body and clothing of those workers.

Common Causes of Asbestos Exposure in MS

In Mississippi, asbestos exposure has been a significant health concern, primarily due to its widespread use in industries and construction before its dangers were widely recognized. Common causes of asbestos exposure in Mississippi include:

  • Shipbuilding and Repair: Mississippi has a long history of shipbuilding, particularly along the Gulf Coast. Asbestos was used extensively in ship insulation and other materials, which exposed workers to its harmful fibers.
  • Oil Refineries and Chemical Plants: The state’s oil and chemical industries heavily relied on asbestos for its heat-resistant properties in pipes, equipment, and insulation. Workers in these facilities often faced prolonged exposure.
  • Construction and Renovation: Asbestos was commonly used in construction materials like roofing, siding, cement, floor tiles, and insulation. In Mississippi, workers involved in construction or renovation of older buildings are at risk of disturbing asbestos-containing materials.
  • Power Plants: Power plants in Mississippi used asbestos to insulate machinery, boilers, and electrical wiring. Workers in these plants, especially before regulations limited asbestos use, may have been exposed.
  • Military Bases: Mississippi is home to several military bases where asbestos was used in barracks, ships, and other infrastructure, exposing military personnel and maintenance workers.
  • Natural Deposits: Though less common, there are natural deposits of asbestos in certain parts of the U.S. Disturbing these areas during construction or mining could lead to exposure.

Workers in these industries, as well as their families through secondary exposure, have faced increased risks of developing asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma.

Statistics for Mesothelioma Cases in Mississippi

Mississippi ranks 26th in the U.S. for asbestos-related deaths. There have been 420 deaths from mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer between 1999 – 2013.

Filing an Asbestos Claim if You Live in Mississippi

You do not have to file your claim in the state in which you live. 

It’s far more important to contact an attorney with a strong history of experience specifically in asbestos cases, than it is to select one who happens to be in your area of Mississippi. The most successful attorneys in your area may have never handled an asbestos case.

SWMW attorneys dedicate the overwhelming majority of their time and effort prosecuting mesothelioma claims, so we know which states and jurisdictions are going to provide the best outcome for your case and can get your case settled faster. 

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Jobsites in Mississippi With Known Asbestos Usage & Exposure

Provided below is a list of cities in the state of Mississippi where asbestos jobsites are known to have been located. If you worked for any of these companies or at these jobsites in Mississippi, there is a possibility that you may have been exposed to harmful asbestos which is known to cause mesothelioma and lung cancer.

Search the list of cities by name:

Clarksdale

  • American Hardware Company
  • City of Clarksdale – Municipal Power Plant
  • Clarksdale Public Utilities Comm
  • Coahoma County Hospital
  • Emhart Company
  • Mississippi Cotton Seed Oil Company

Cleveland

  • Baxter Healthcare Corp
  • Baxter Laboratories Inc
  • Broom Hall
  • Ewing Hall
  • L. Caylor Hall

Columbia

  • Cafeteria Columbia Training School
  • Jacob & Rouse Cottages Columbia Training School
  • Johnston Tombigbee Furniture
  • New Orleans Furniture Manufacturing Company
  • Southern Naval Stores

Corinth

  • Buckeye Cotton Oil Company
  • Kimberly Clark Corporation
  • Rudolph Wurlitzer Manufacturing Company
  • Southbridge Plastic Products, Inc.
  • Worlitzer Piano Company
  • Wurlitzer Manufacturing. Company

Gloster

  • Georgia-Pacific Corporation

Grenada

  • Federal Compress & Warehouse Company
  • Grenada Light and Water Works
  • Grenada Oil Company
  • Koppers Company Inc Wood Preserving Div
  • Memphis Hardware Flooring Company
  • Moss Brothers
  • Newsprint South
  • North American Rockwell
  • Wood Preserving Corp

Kosciusko

  • Aponang Manufacturing Company
  • Hamilton Manufacturing Company
  • I C Switch
  • Kosciusko Cotton Mills
  • Planters Oil Mill and Gin Company
  • T.S. Wambles Machine Shop

McComb

  • Denman Jr High School
  • Engineering Office Mississippi State Hwy Dept
  • McComb City Cotton Mills
  • Sun Oil Company Plant

Monticello

  • Georgia Pacific Pulp & Paper
  • Georgia-Pacific Corporation
  • Monticello Plant
  • Regis Paper Company
  • Unbleached Kraft and Linerboard Mill

Oxford

  • Chambers Stove Company
  • U.S. Plywood Corp
  • University of Mississippi

Port Gibson

  • Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant

Purvis

  • Amerada Hess Corporation
  • Black Creek Refinery
  • Hess Oil & Chemical
  • Kaiser Aluminum
  • Mississippi Chemical
  • Mississippi Gulf Refining Company
  • Morrow Power Plant
  • Pontiac Eastern

Sandersville

  • Southland Oil

Tupelo

  • Day Brite Lighting
  • Mississippi Power and Light Company
  • Southern Pipe & Supply Company
  • Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Tupelo Concrete Products, Inc.
  • Tupelo Cotton Mills
  • Tupelo District Office Mississippi State Hwy Dept

West Point

  • Babcock & Wilcox Company
  • Bryan Brothers Packing Company
  • Bryan Foods
  • West Point Plant
  • West Point Works

Yazoo City

  • Coastal Chemical Corporation
  • Mid-South Insulation Company
  • Mississippi Chemical Corporation
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