Asbestos Exposure
Indiana
Indiana Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers
Asbestos Exposure in Indiana
Anyone who repaired machinery in manufacturing plants, of which there were many in Indiana, was at risk for exposure to asbestos. Asbestos was used for insulation and heat retardants in the steel mills. In Indiana, steel mill workers are at the highest risk of exposure to asbestos.
Unfortunately, many of the families of workers 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.
Shortness of Breath: Difficulty breathing is a primary symptom, often due to inflammation or scarring of the lung tissue.
Persistent Cough: A chronic cough that doesn’t go away and doesn’t seem to have another cause.
Chest Pain: Discomfort or pain in the chest area, which may be a sign of asbestos-related lung disease.
Crackling Sound in Lungs: A crackling sound when inhaling, often detected by a doctor using a stethoscope.
Clubbing of Fingers: The tips of the fingers can become swollen and deformed.
Weight Loss: Unexplained weight loss can be a sign of serious health issues, including asbestos-related conditions.
Fatigue: Chronic tiredness and lack of energy can accompany respiratory problems.
Loss of Appetite: Decreased desire to eat, which can lead to weight loss and nutritional deficiencies.
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 Alabama. The most successful attorneys in your area may have never handled an asbestos case.
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Asbestos Exposure in Alabama
Asbestos exposure in Indiana, like in many other states, commonly occurs in several settings due to the state’s industrial history and the widespread use of asbestos-containing materials. Some of the most common locations for asbestos exposure in Indiana include:
Steel Mills and Foundries: Indiana has a significant number of steel mills, especially in the northwestern part of the state around Gary. Asbestos was commonly used in these facilities for its heat-resistant properties.
Power Plants: Power plants across Indiana often used asbestos for insulation around boilers, turbines, and other high-temperature equipment.
Manufacturing Plants: Various manufacturing facilities, including those producing automotive parts, machinery, and chemical products, may have used asbestos-containing materials.
Old Buildings: Many older buildings in Indiana, particularly those constructed before the 1980s, contain asbestos in materials such as insulation, roofing, flooring, and pipe coverings.
Demolition and Renovation Projects: Workers involved in the demolition or renovation of older structures may be exposed to asbestos if proper safety measures are not taken.
Shipyards: Indiana has shipyards, particularly along the Ohio River, where asbestos was used extensively in shipbuilding and repair for insulation and fireproofing.
Automotive Repair Shops: Asbestos was commonly used in brake pads and clutches. Mechanics working in repair shops may be exposed when working on older vehicles.
Schools and Hospitals: Older schools and hospitals may still have asbestos-containing materials in place, especially in insulation, ceiling tiles, and floor tiles.
Government Buildings: Many government buildings constructed before the 1980s may still contain asbestos materials.
Military Bases: Indiana is home to several military installations where asbestos was used in various applications, including in barracks, vehicles, and other infrastructure.
Home Renovations: Homeowners renovating older homes in Indiana may unknowingly disturb asbestos-containing materials, particularly in insulation, siding, or floor tiles.
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Jobsites in Indiana With Known Asbestos Usage & Exposure
Anaconda Wire & Cable
Container Corp.
General Motors
Anderson Municipal Power
Delco Remy
Northern Indiana Power
Texas Gas Transmission
Owens Corning
Indiana University
Grissom AFB
Bethlehem Steel
Indiana Power & Light
Container Corp. of America
Hoosier Energy
Indiana Power & Light
DuPont Chemical
Bethlehem Steel
Northern IN Public Svc.
Eli Lilly - Clinton, IN
Public Svc Co. Indiana
Cummins Engine
Philco Ford
H. Robertson Co.
Olin Matheson
Naval Ammunition Depot
Dana Heavy Water Plant
Municipal Electric Plant
Indiana Glass
Armstrong Cork
DuPont
Imperial Electric
Inland Steel Co.
Sinclair Refining Co.
Harbison Walker Refractories
Indiana Harbor Works
Mobil Oil
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Bethlehem Steel
Public Service of Indiana
Northwestern University
Arkala Corp.
General Insulation & Roofing Co.
Mead Johnson
Tri-State Refractories
General Foods
Koch & Sones
Swift & Co.
Valley Packing Co.
Indiana Michigan Power
BF Goodrich
Close Insulation Co.
General Electric
REA Magnet Wire Co.
Bentz Metal Products Inc.
Dana Corp.
International Harvester
California Packing Co.
Swift & Company
Frankfort Power Plant
Bethlehem Steel
Inland Steel
Midwest Steel
Taylor ForgeUS Steel
Coke & Coal Water Pollution Plant
Interlake Steel
Northern Indiana Public Service
Gibson Power Plant
Eli Lilly
Alby Asphalt
Swift & Co.
Lever Bros.
Inland Steel
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Asbestos Insulation & Roofing Co.
Celotex
Chrysler Corp.
Fargo Insulation Co.
General Motors Allison Plant
Eli Lilly
Indiana University
International Harvester
Liberty Engineering
Lisco Fabrication
National Starch & Chemical
Purdue University
Rock Island Refinery
Western Electric
Bryant Manufacturing
Commercial & Industrial Insulation
Falstaff Brewing
Ford Motor Company
Great Lakes Foundry
Heat Lock Corp.
Indianapolis Power & Light
Lapel Glass
Linde Air Products
Monon Siding
Owens Corning
Reilly Tar & Chemical
Stokely – Van Kamp
Briel Industries
Colgate Palmolive
Kendallville Power & Water
Lanett Bleachery and Dye Works
West Point Stevens
Lanett Cotton Mills
West Point-Pepperell, Inc.
Delco Electronics
Union Carbide
Chrysler Corp.
Ellis Chalmers
Alcoa Aluminum
General Foods
REA Magnet Wire Co.
Eli Lilly
Purdue University
Snider Sheet Metal
Babcock & Wilcox
Schenley Distillers
Indiana Michigan Electric
Seagrams
Baker Specialty & Supply
Logansport Municipal Utilities
Indiana Power & Light
Kentucky Indiana Electric
Anaconda Wire & Cable
Foster Forbes Glass
National Can
RCA
Essex Wire Corp
General Motors Fisher Body
Paranite Wire & Cable
Indianapolis Power & Light
Merom Power Plant
Northern Indian Public Service
Neils Science Lab
Valley Insulating Co.
Lehigh Portland Cement
RCA
Babcock & Wilcox
Texaco
General Electric
Ball State University
Kimble Glass
General Motors
Owens Illinois Glass
Pillsbury
Public Service of Indiana
Asphalt Material Construction
Chrysler Corp.
BF Goodrich
Southern Indiana Gas
Alcoa Aluminum
Bryan Manufacturing
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Indiana Michigan Electric
Midwestern Gas Transmission
Indianapolis Power & Light
Bethlehem Steel
Midwest SteelMidwest Steel
Sheller Manufacturing
J. Oil
AVCO Manufacturing
General Electric
Indiana Michigan Electric
General Electric
Kraft Foods
Bendix Aviation
Great Lakes Foundry
Notre Dame University
Cummins Engine
Midland Engineering
Linde Company
General Telephone
General Telephone
Swift & Co.
Central Nitrogen Inc.
Wabash River Power Plant
Chemico
PSI Energy Inc.
Commercial Solvents
Charles Pfizer & Co.
Pillsbury
Visking
Eltra Corp.
American Rock Wool Corp.
General Tire & Rubber
Container Corp of America
Cummins Engine
Alcoa Power Plant
General Electric
B&O Railroad
Purdue University
Public Service of Indiana
Amoco Oil
Carbide & Carbon Chemical
Standard Oil
Union Carbide
BF Goodrich
Alcoa Aluminum
Yankeetown Power Plant
Rock Island Refining
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