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Asbestos Exposure Montana

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Asbestos Exposure in Montana

Mine in Montana

Nearly half the population of Libby, Montana has been diagnosed with asbestos disease, and another 200 have died as a result of exposure to asbestos-tainted vermiculite. Vermiculite, by itself, is a relatively innocuous form of clay. When it’s heated, it expands 8–30 times its size, making it a lightweight, fire-resistant form of insulation. It was marketed as Zonolite® and shipped all over the nation.

The Libby Mine and Karst Mine were the two biggest contributors to asbestos-related materials being released into the air. Tons of vermiculate that originated here was contaminated by asbestos in the mines and was shipped throughout the country. There are an estimated 35 million homes that contain insulation of this type.

Common Causes of Asbestos Exposure in Montana

Asbestos exposure in Montana is primarily linked to certain industrial and environmental factors. Here are some common causes:

  • Mining Operations: Montana is known for its history of asbestos mining, especially at the Libby mine, one of the largest vermiculite mines. Vermiculite mined there was contaminated with a toxic form of asbestos known as tremolite. Workers and residents were exposed to asbestos dust, leading to widespread contamination.
  • Construction and Renovation: Asbestos was widely used in construction materials like insulation, roofing, and flooring. In older buildings across the state, asbestos-containing materials are common. Renovation or demolition of these structures can disturb asbestos fibers, putting workers and residents at risk of exposure.
  • Industrial Workplaces: Workers in industries such as manufacturing, chemical plants, oil refineries, and power plants in Montana were often exposed to asbestos through machinery, equipment, or protective materials made with asbestos.
  • Railroads: The railroad industry in Montana, a major part of the state’s history, also contributed to asbestos exposure. Asbestos was used in locomotive brakes, gaskets, and other components, leading to exposure for railroad workers.
  • Natural Asbestos Deposits: The state has natural asbestos deposits, especially in areas around Libby and other mountainous regions. This environmental asbestos can become airborne due to weathering or land disturbances, such as road construction or excavation.
  • Military Bases: Former military installations and facilities in Montana often used asbestos in buildings, ships, and vehicles. Veterans who worked on base maintenance or construction were at high risk of exposure.
  • Secondary Exposure: Families of workers exposed to asbestos in mining, construction, or industrial jobs often faced secondary exposure. Workers could bring asbestos fibers home on their clothing, exposing their families to the harmful substance.

Due to these factors, Montana has seen significant health impacts from asbestos exposure, including cases of mesothelioma and asbestosis.

Statistics for Mesothelioma Cases in Montana

Montana ranks 31st in the US for asbestos-related deaths. There have been 273 deaths from mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer between 1999 – 2013.

Filing an Asbestos Claim if You Live in Montana

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 Montana. 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 Montana With Known Asbestos Usage & Exposure

Provided below is a list of cities in the state of Montana where asbestos jobsites are known to have been located. If you worked for any of these companies or at these jobsites in Montana 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:

Adler

  • Conrey Peacer Mining Company

Anaconda

  • Anaconda Copper Mining Company
  • Anaconda Smelter
  • Saltenberger Plumbing & Heating
  • Sulphuric Acid Plant
  • The Anaconda Company

Billings

  • Armstrong Contracting & Supply Corporation
  • Big Sky Linen & Uniform
  • Billings Laundry Company
  • Billings Mutual Heating Company
  • Billings Sugar Company
  • Billings Utility Company
  • Continental Oil Company
  • Corette Plant Power Station
  • E.J. Bartells Company
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation
  • Fiberglas Engineering & Supply Company
  • Great Western Sugar Company
  • Humble Oil & Refining Company
  • J.E. Corette Plant
  • Montana Power Company
  • Phillips 66 Billings Refinery
  • Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
  • St. Vincent’s Healthcare
  • Wyo-Ben, Inc.
  • Yale Oil Corporation

Black Eagle

  • Anaconda Copper Mining Company
  • Boston and Montana Consolidated
  • Boston and Montana Reduction Department
  • Copper and Silver Mining Company

Bonner

  • Anaconda Forest Products

Bozeman

  • Bozeman Montana College
  • State College of Agricultural and Mechanical Arts

Butte

  • Anaconda Copper Mining Company
  • Armstrong Contracting & Supply Corporation
  • Butte General Electric Company
  • Butte Lighting and Power Company
  • Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
  • East Butte Copper Mining Company
  • Heartland Grain Fuels
  • Kelly Heating Plant
  • Montana Ore Purchasing Company
  • Montana Power Company
  • Moulton Gold and Silver Mining Company
  • Moulton Mining Company
  • No Butte Mining Company
  • Original Butte Mining Company
  • Phoenix Electric Plant
  • Pittsburg and Montana Copper Company
  • Stauffer Chemical
  • Timber Butte Milling Company
  • Victor Chemical Company

Chestnut

  • Northwestern Improvement Company

Chinook

  • Utah Idaho Sugar Company

Clancy

  • Legal Tender Mining Company

Colstrip

  • Colstrip Power Plant
  • Montana Power & Light Company
  • Montana Power Company

Columbia Falls

  • Anaconda Aluminum Company
  • Plum Creek Lumber Company

Conkelley

  • Anaconda Aluminum Company

Creston

  • Broeder Lumber Company

Cut Bank

  • Glacier Production Corp
  • Union Oil Company

Deer Lodge

  • Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul & Pacific Railroad

East Helena

  • American Smelting & Refining
  • Asarco Inc

Forsyth

  • Forsyth Elect Light Power Company

Frenchtown

  • Stone Container Corporation

Geismar

  • Geismar Industries Inc

Glasgow

  • Airbase Powerhouse
  • Glasgow Air Force Base
  • US Air Force

Glendive

  • Glendive Ht. Light and Power Company
  • Montana-Dakota Utilities Company
  • Northern Pacific Railroad Company

Great Falls

  • Boston and Montana Con. Copper and Silver Ming Company
  • Copper and Silver Mining Company
  • Forzley Sales Company
  • General Mills
  • Montana Refining
  • Phillips Petroleum Company
  • United States Army Air Base

Heath

  • United States Gypsum Company

Helena

  • Helena Power Transmission Company
  • Helena Transmission Company
  • National Mining and Exploring Company
  • Western Ranch Supply Company

Kalispell

  • Brick & Builders Supply
  • C and C Plywood Corp

Kaltspell

  • Brick & Builders Supply

Laurel

  • Cenex Harvest States
  • Cenex Refinery
  • Farmer’s Union Co-Op Oil
  • Farmers Union Central Exchange
  • Fuce Plant
  • Laurel Oil and Refining Company
  • Union Tank Car Company

Libby

  • J. Neils Lumber Company
  • Libby Mines
  • St. Regis Paper Company

Livingstone

  • Northern Pacific Railway Company

Miles City

  • Water and Electric Light Company

Missoula

  • Amalgamated Sugar Company
  • American Crystal Sugar Company
  • Armstrong Contracting & Supply Corporation (ACandS, Inc.)
  • Clausen Refrigeration Co.
  • Evans Products Company
  • Great Western Sugar Company
  • Hoerner Waldorf Corporation
  • Intermountain Lumber Company
  • Missoula Electric Cooperative
  • Missoula Light and Water Company
  • Missoula White Pine Sash
  • Montana State University
  • Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.
  • University of Montana
  • Van Evan Company
  • Waldorf-Hoerner Paper Products Company

Montana City

  • Kaiser Cement & Gypsum

Mullan Tunnel

  • Northern Pacific Railway Company

Out Bank

  • Union Oil Company

Philipsburg

  • Granite Bi Metalic Cons Mg. Company

Plains

  • Diehl Lumber Company

Polson

  • Cascades Plywood Company
  • Dupois Lumber Company

Red Lodge

  • Northwestern Improvement Company

Sidney

  • Holly Sugar Corporation
  • Lewis & Clark Power Plant
  • Midland Sugar Company
  • Montana-Dakota Utilities
  • Sidney Montana Powerhouse

Silver Bow

  • Stauffer Chemical Company

Silver Lake

  • Anaconda Copper Ming Company

Sunburst

  • Texaco, Inc.

Thompson Falls

  • Pack River Lumber Company

Three Forks

  • Cyprus Industrial Minerals Company
  • Sierra Talc and Clay Company Inc
  • United Sierra Div Cyprus Mines Corp

Troy

  • J. Neils Lumber Company

Warm Springs

  • Montana State Hospital
  • Warm Springs State Hospital

Washoe

  • Montana Coal and Iron Company

White Hall

  • Amalgamated Sugar Company

Wicks

  • Alta Montana Company
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