Asbestos Exposure
Arkansas
Arkansas Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers
Asbestos Exposure in Arkansas
Arkansas has no Superfund sites in which asbestos is listed as an official contaminant, but the toxic mineral can still be found in areas that pose a risk to residents.
Arkansas was one of many states that received tainted vermiculite from Libby, Montana. The vast majority of this vermiculite went to North Little Rock. The remaining shipments went to other Arkansas cities like Nashville, Hope, Pine Bluff and Little Rock.
Occupational hazards exist in multiple fields, sectors and workplaces in Arkansas. Much of the danger is dependent on the daily functions of the occupation of an employee. Certain occupations provide more extreme hazards, like asbestos exposure, which can end up being fatal.
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects the mesothelium, which is the thin layer of tissue covering most of the internal organs. It most commonly develops in the lining of the lungs (pleural mesothelioma), but it can also occur in the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), the heart (pericardial mesothelioma), or the testes (testicular mesothelioma).
The primary cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos, a group of naturally occurring minerals that were widely used in construction, insulation, and various industries due to their resistance to heat and corrosion. When asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested, they can become lodged in the mesothelium, leading to inflammation and genetic damage that can eventually cause cancer.
Symptoms of mesothelioma can vary depending on the location of the cancer but commonly include:
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Persistent cough
- Pleural effusion (fluid buildup around the lungs)
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Abdominal pain
- Swelling or fluid buildup in the abdomen
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Bowel obstruction
- Chest pain
- Heart palpitations
- Difficulty breathing
- Fluid buildup around the heart
- Swelling or lumps in the testicles
To this date, more than 300 mesothelioma and asbestos-related deaths have been reported from Arkansas. That number ranks the state of Arkansas 30th in the United States on deaths caused by mesothelioma.
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 Arkansas. 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.
We handle asbestos cases all across the USA, so we know how to file, where to file, and what to do to get you the compensation you deserve. Call (855) 744-2656 to speak with an Arkansas mesothelioma and asbestos attorney at SWMW Law.
Jobsites in Arkansas With Known Asbestos Usage & Exposure
Provided below is a list of cities in the state of Arkansas where asbestos jobsites are known to have been located. If you worked for any of these companies or at these jobsites in Arkansas there is a possibility that you may have been exposed to harmful asbestos which is known to cause mesothelioma and lung cancer.
Arkadelphia
- Reynolds Metals Reduction Plant
Arkansas
- Apco Refinery
Ashdown
- Coosa River Newsprint, aka Kimberly Clark Paper Mill
- Necussa Edwards Paper Mill
- Georgia Pacific Paper Mill
- Nekoosa Edwards Paper Mill
Bauxite
- Reynolds Alum Reynolds Metals Alumina & Ceramics Plant Benton
- Alcoa Plant
Bentonville
- Bentonville School
- Bentonville School District No. 6
Blytheville
- Bush Brothers Cannery
- Conoco Chemical Plant
Boxide
- ALCOA Aluminum Plant
Camden
- International Paper Company
- International Paper Mill
Crossen
- Georgia Pacific Paper Mill
Crossett
- Crossett Mill
- Georgia Pacific Paper Mill
- Georgia Pacific Chemical Plant
- Crossett Paper Mill
- Georgia Pacific Plywood Mill
Dierks
- Dierks Paper Mill
El Dorado
- American Oil Refinery
- St. John’s Hospital
- Lion Oil Refinery
Fayetteville
- Campbell’s Soup Plant
- University of Arkansas
Flint Creek
- Flint Creek Power Plant
Foreman
- Ash Grove Cement Plant
- Foreman Cement Plant
Fort Smith
- Dixie Cup Plant
- Atomic Genery Commission
- Sparks Medical Center
Helena
- Arkansas Power & Light
Hot Springs
- Arkansas Power & Light Plant
Jones Mills
- Reynolds Metals “Jones Mills” Reduction Plant
Jonesboro
- City of Jonesboro
Lafayette
- Alcoa Aluminum Plant
Little Rock
- Arkansas Electrical Co-Op
- Arkansas Power & Light Storeroom
- Houston Electric Company
- Little Rock Airport
- Reeves L. Ritchie Steam Plant
- Texaco Plant
- Arkansas Power & Light
- Delta Plant
- Lincoln Steam Power Plant
- Olin Mathieson Chemical Plant
- Super Wood
- Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Magnolia
- Ethyl Plant
Malvern
- Arkansas Light & Power Plant
Mena
- Delta Pipeline
Morrilton
- Arkansas Kraft Paper Mill
Newark
- Arkansas Power & Light
North Little Rock
- Cecil Lunch Steam Plant
- Monsanto Chemical Plant
- Lynch Power Plant
Okay
- Ideal Cement Plant
Pine Bluff
- Arsenal
- Dierks Papermill Wood Products
- Georgia Pacific Paper Mill
- International Paper Mill
- Derrick Paper Mill
- Dravo Steel
- International Paper Co.
- Pine Bluff Arsenal
Prairie Grove
- Atomic Energy Commission Plant
Redfield
- Arkansas Power & Light
Redville
- Redville Steam Plant
Russellville
- Arkansas Nuclear One
- Russellville Nuclear Power Plant
- Arkansas Power Nuclear Power Plant
Smackover
- Cross Oil
Stamp
- Stamp Steam Plant
- Arkansas Power & Light Harvey Couch Power Plant
Stuttgart
- Riceland Foods Plant
- Stuttgart Hospital
Texarkana
- Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
- Lone Star Ammo Plant
- Cooper Tire Manufacturing Plant
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