Asbestos Exposure
Georgia
Asbestos Exposure Georgia
Georgia Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers
Asbestos Exposure in Georgia
Georgia was a booming industrial state during the time when asbestos exposure occurred. Paper mills, textile and cotton mills, power plants and other industrial-type businesses caused exposure at more than 50 different locations throughout the state.
It was also the first state to commercially mine asbestos.
People who worked in these large plants are at a high risk of mesothelioma and lung caner because of the asbestos used in various equipment.
Unfortunately, many of the families of workers at the sites (listed below) 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.
Statistics for Mesothelioma Cases in Georgia
Georgia ranks 23rd in the US for asbestos-related deaths. To date, 677 people in the state have died from mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer.
Asbestos Exposure in Georgia
Asbestos exposure in Georgia can occur in various settings, particularly in older buildings, industrial sites, and certain occupations. Here’s a breakdown of the common locations:
Manufacturing Plants: Georgia has a history of manufacturing industries, particularly in textiles, paper mills, and chemical plants. Workers in these industries may have been exposed to asbestos used in machinery, insulation, and other materials.
Power Plants: Many power plants built before the 1980s used asbestos for insulation and fireproofing. Workers who maintained or renovated these plants may have been at risk.
Shipyards: While Georgia is not a major shipbuilding state, there are shipyards and maritime industries where asbestos was used extensively in ship construction and repair.
Older Buildings: Buildings constructed before the 1980s often contain asbestos in insulation, roofing materials, floor tiles, and pipe coverings. Renovation or demolition of these buildings can release asbestos fibers into the air.
Residential Homes: Some homes built before the 1980s may have asbestos-containing materials. Homeowners or workers involved in DIY renovations could be at risk.
Naval and Army Bases: Georgia is home to several military bases, including Fort Benning and the now-closed Naval Air Station Atlanta. Asbestos was widely used in military buildings, vehicles, and ships, exposing service members and workers.
Brake and Clutch Repair: Asbestos was commonly used in brake pads and clutches. Mechanics working in automotive repair shops may have been exposed while repairing or replacing these components.
Schools: Many schools built before the 1980s may contain asbestos in ceilings, flooring, and insulation. Teachers, maintenance workers, and students could be exposed if the materials are disturbed.
Public Buildings: Courthouses, government buildings, and other public structures may also have asbestos-containing materials.
Geological Sources: Certain regions of Georgia may have natural deposits of asbestos or asbestos-containing minerals. Disturbing the earth in these areas through construction or mining could release asbestos fibers into the air.
Farming Equipment: Some farming equipment used in the past contained asbestos in parts such as gaskets and brakes. Farmers and agricultural workers may have been exposed when maintaining this equipment.
Filing an Asbestos Claim if You Live in Georgia
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 Georgia. 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 a Georgia mesothelioma and asbestos attorney at SWMW Law.
Jobsites in Georgia With Known Asbestos Usage & Exposure
Provided below is a list of cities in the state of Delaware where asbestos jobsites are known to have been located. If you worked for any of these companies or at these jobsites in Delaware there is a possibility that you may have been exposed to harmful asbestos which is known to cause mesothelioma and lung cancer.
Attapulgus
- Minerals & Chemical Corporation of America
- Phillip Corp
Baxley
- Edwin Hatch Nuclear Plant
- Georgia Power Company
- Filtered Rosin Products Inc.
- Hatch Power Plant
Calhoun
- Artizans, Inc.
- Echeta Cotton Mills
- Venture Carpets
- Dixie Belle Mills Inc.
- Synthetic Latex Bulk Storage Plant, Goodyear Tire Plant
Cedar Springs
- Cedar Springs Paper Mill
- Georgia Pacific Paper Mill
- Great Southern Land & Paper Company
- Chattahoochee Plywood
- Great Northern Paper Company
Cedartown
- Cedartown Cotton Manufacturing Company
- Paragon Mills
- Cherokee Iron Works
- United States Finishing Company
Doraville
- Foote & Davies
- Guthrie Machine Works Inc.
- Rockwell Manufacturing Company
- Western Electric
- General Motors
- L B Foster Company
- Regis
Douglas
- Coffee County Creamery
- Filtered Rosin Products
- South Georgia College
- Coffee County General Hospital
- Georgia Railroad Shops
Douglasville
- Young Refining
Forest Park
- Atlanta Army Depot
- Georgia State Highway Department
- Casco Mechanical Contractors
- Knox Glass Plant
Fort Benning
- Carpenters Plumbing Company
- Kelley Hill Barracks
- United States Army Corps of Engr’s
- Fort Benning Powerhouse
- S. War Department
Hapeville
- Acands, Inc.
- Ford Motor Company
- Municipal Airport
- Owens Illinois Glass Company
- Carling Brewing Company
- Hapeville Team Track
- National Biscuit Company (Nabisco)
Harllee
- Georgia Power Company
- Georgia Power Plant
Jesup
- ITT Rayonier, Inc.
- Jesup Pulp Mill
Juliette
- Scherer Power Plant
LaGrange
- American Service Company
- Deering Milliken, Inc.
- Milliken and Company
- T C. Crenshaw
- Callaway Mills
- LaGrange Packing Company
- Pepperell Manufacturing Company
- Troup Ice Company
McManus
- Babcock & Wilcox Company
- Georgia Power Company
Moultrie
- Gold Kist Peanut Growers
- Swift & Company
- Moultrie Manufacturing Company
- Tucker Aluminum Products
Newnan
- Bonnell William L Company
- Georgia Kraft Company
- Johnson Hardware Company
- Plant Arkwright
- Bonnell Williams & Company Inc.
- Georgia Power Company
- Owens-Corning Fiberglas
- Plant Yates Powerhouse
Norcross
- Economy Mechanical Industrial
- Western Electric Company, Inc.
- Rock City Corrugated, Incorporated
Rabun Gap
- Burlington Industries, Inc.
- Rabun Mills Div.
- Rabun Apparel, Inc.
- Sanitary Plumbing & Heating Company
Riceboro
- Interstate Container Company
- Riceboro Paper Mill
- Interstate Paper Corporation
- J.K. Corporation
Rockmart
- Engineered Fabrics
- Goodyear Tire and Rubber
- Southern States Portland Cement Company
- Goodyear Clearwater Mills
- Marquette Cement Manufacturing. Company
Saint Mary’s
- Durango Georgia Paper
- Gilman Paper Company
- Gilman Paper
Sandersville
- American Industrial Clays Company
- Champion Paper & Fibre Company
- Thiele Kaolin Company
- Burgess Pigment Company
- Cyprus Industrial Minerals
Swainsboro
- Swainsboro Printing & Finishing Company
- Swainsboro Supply Company
Thomaston
- F. Goodrich
- Thomaston Bleachery
- Thomaston Mills
- Bleachery Div.
- Thomaston Cotton Mills
Thomasville
- Arnold Brick Company
- Indust Equipment Company of Thomasville
- A. Domiciliary
- Davco Division Water & Waste Manufacturing Company
- Industrial Boiler Company Inc.
- Water and Light Department
Tifton
- American Woolen Company, Inc.
- J I Newton
- Knit-Tex Corporation
- Texture Tex
- Tifton Cotton Mills
- Builders Supply Company
- JP Stevens
- South Georgia Ice Company
- Tifton Aluminum
Toccoa
- Coats & Clark, Inc.
- Toccoa Cotton Mills
- John’s Roofing & Sheet Metal Company, Inc.
- Toccoa Foundry
Tucker
- Alcan Cable Company
- Basf Wyandotte
- Hormel Company
- Thompson Industries
- American Mineral Spirits
- Central Cable
- Sears Fashion Pool
Warner Robins
- Robins Air Force Base
- Warner Robins Air Force Base
- Turner Murphy Company
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