Asbestos Exposure Montana

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Asbestos Exposure 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.

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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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