Asbestos Exposure in Kansas

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Kansas Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers

People who are at an elevated risk of asbestos diseases in Kansas are those who worked in the large aircraft manufacturing and maintenance industry. Affected workers are mostly in Wichita, which is the “Air Capital of the World.”

With agriculture as the primary industry in Kansas, there have been deaths reported in the state due to machinery repair and renovation. Unfortunately, many of the families of these 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.

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Statistics for Mesothelioma Cases in Kansas

Kansas ranks 29th in the U.S. for asbestos-related deaths. There have been 337 deaths from mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer between 1999 – 2013.

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Common Causes of Mesothelioma in Kansas

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral once widely used in various industries for its heat resistance and durability. In Kansas, like many other states, mesothelioma cases have been linked to occupational and environmental exposure to asbestos.

Here are some common causes of mesothelioma in Kansas:

Industrial and Manufacturing Jobs: Kansas has a history of industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing, where asbestos was commonly used in products like insulation, roofing materials, cement, and automotive parts. Workers in these industries may have been exposed to asbestos fibers, which can lead to mesothelioma after years or even decades.

Military Bases and Shipyards: Kansas is home to several military bases. Military personnel, especially those serving in the Navy or working in shipyards, may have been exposed to asbestos, which was used in ships, aircraft, and other military equipment for its fireproofing properties.

Power Plants: Power plants often used asbestos to insulate machinery and pipes. Kansas has several power plants where workers may have been exposed to asbestos, putting them at risk of developing mesothelioma.

Older Buildings: Asbestos was used in building materials such as floor tiles, ceiling tiles, insulation, and drywall in buildings constructed before the 1980s. In Kansas, individuals who work in construction, renovation, or demolition of older buildings are at risk of exposure to asbestos if proper safety precautions are not followed.

Agriculture Equipment: In Kansas’ agricultural sector, asbestos was historically used in equipment like brake linings and gaskets, which could expose farm workers and mechanics to the toxic fibers.

Environmental Exposure: Asbestos occurs naturally in some areas of the U.S., though Kansas is not typically known for high levels of naturally occurring asbestos. However, individuals may have been exposed through contamination in nearby industries or improperly disposed of asbestos-containing materials.

Due to the long latency period of mesothelioma, individuals exposed to asbestos in Kansas may not develop symptoms until decades after exposure.

Filing an Asbestos Claim if You Live in Kansas

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 Kansas. 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 (888) 422-8877 to speak with a Kansas mesothelioma and asbestos attorney at SWMW Law.

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Jobsites in Kansas With Known Asbestos Usage & Exposure

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

Abilene:

  • Kansas Power & Light Company

  • Town of Abilene

  • Riverside Light

Atchison:

  • Blair Milling Company

  • La Mo Refractory Supply

  • Midwest Solvents Company Inc.

  • L F M Manufacturing Company

  • Midwest Grain Products

  • Incorporated

  • Benedict’s College

Augusta:

  • Derby Refinery

  • Frick-Reid Supply Company

  • Mobil Oil Refinery

  • Socony-Vacuum Oil CompanyWhite Eagle Refrigeration

  • B. Badger Company

  • M. Marcum Company

  • Municipal Light Plant

  • Company

B

Bushton:

  • Bushton Hydrocarbon Plant

  • Hydrocarbon Transportation

  • Northern Natural Gas Company

  • Enron Gas Processing

  • Northern Gas Products

  • Oneok Inc.

C

Concordia:

  • Cloride Ceramics Company

  • Kansas Power Company

  • Concordia Electric Light Company

D

De Soto:

  • Hercules Power Company Inc.

  • Sunflower Army Ordinance Works

  • Sunflower Ammunitions Plant

E

Emporia:

  • Armour & Company

  • Emporia State Teachers College

  • Kansas Electric Utilities Company

  • Retarded Children’s Center

  • Emporia Railway Lt Company

  • Iowa Beef Processors Inc.

  • Modine Radiator

  • Sauder Tank Company Inc.

F

Fort Riley:

  • Fort Riley

  • United States Army Hospital

  • Irwin Army Hospital

G

Garden City:

  • Garden City Company

  • Huxtable-Hammond Company Inc.

  • Sunflower Power Station

  • Garden City Municipal Utilities/Municipal Plant

  • Sunflower Electric Corporation

  • Wheatland Electric Cooperative

Great Bend:

  • Aquila Inc.

  • Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America

  • Western Light & Power CompanyWestern Light and Telephone

  • National Bank Building

  • Saint Rose’s Hospital and School for Nurses

  • Company

H

Hays:

  • Central Kansas Power Company

  • Midwest Energy Inc.

  • Travenol Laboratories Inc.

  • Kendall Plumbing Company

  • Sunflower Electric Cooperative Inc.

I

Independence:

  • Adamson Manufacturing Company

  • Atchison Revolving Door Company

  • Western States Port. Cement Company

  • Ajax Portland Cement Company

  • Petroleum Products Company

Iola:

  • American Service Company

  • Iola Water Plant

  • Material Engineering Company

  • Fine Arts Center

  • Lehigh Portland Cement

  • Municipal Light Plant

L

La Cygne:

  • Kansas City Power and Light

  • KP&L Powerhouse

  • Kansas Gas & Electric Company

Larned:

  • City of Larned

  • Larned State Hospital

  • St Joseph Hospital

  • Larned Electric Light Dept.

  • Power Plant

Liberal:

  • American Messer Liquid Helium Plant

  • Cimarron River Station

  • National Helium Corporation

  • Trend Construction Corporation

  • Western Light and Telephone Company

  • Centel Electric

  • Liberal Ice Light and Power Company

  • Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company

  • Utilicorp United Inc.

M

Manhattan:

  • Habitats Inc.

  • Kansas State University

  • Walters-Morgan Inc.

  • Kansas State Agricultural College

  • Manhattan Country Club

McPherson:

  • City of McPherson

  • Globe Oil Refining Company

  • National Cooperative

  • Co-Op Refinery

  • National Co-Op Refinery Association

N

Neodesha:

  • Amoco

  • Independent Manufacturing Company

  • Standard Oil Company

  • Archer Daniels Midland

  • Prairie Pipe Line Company

  • Tudeau Port Cement Company

O

Olathe:

  • Air Traffic Control Center

  • Delco Battery Operations

  • Grindstead

  • Olathe Kansas Argonaut Realty Div. GMC

  • Armstrong Contracting & Supply Corporation

  • Delphi Automotive Systems

  • Naval Air Station

P

Parsons:

  • Kansas Army Ammunition Plant

  • Kansas Ordnance Plant

  • Missouri

  • Kansas

  • and Texas Railway

  • Swift & Company

  • Kansas Gas & Electric

  • Knop Ordinance Plant

  • Parsons Ammunition Plant

Pittsburg:

  • Allied Signal Inc.

  • Exxon

  • Hall and Dillon

  • McNally Pittsburg Office Building

  • Spencer Chemical Company

  • Dickey Clay

  • Gulf Chemical

  • Kansas City Southern Railroad

  • Pittsburg State College

R

Riverton:

  • Empire District Electric Company

  • Gulf Oil Company

  • Riverton Powerhouse

  • Empire District Powerhouse

  • Gulf Refinery

T

Tecumseh:

  • I. DuPont De Nemours & Company

  • Kansas City Power & Light Company

  • Tecumseh Power Project

  • Illinois Power and Light Corp

  • Tecumseh Film Plant

  • Westar Energy

U

Ulysses:

  • Amoco Hugoton Jayhawk Gas Plant

  • Chemical Plant

  • Helium Plant

  • Pan American Kinsler Plant

  • Pioneer Cooperative Association

  • Amoco Products Ulysses Gasoline Plant

  • Cities Service Oil and Gas

  • Kinsler Plant

  • Pan American Pet Corporation

W

Wichita:

  • B & B Spur

  • Frontier Chemical

  • Kansas Gas & Electric Company

  • Watkins Inc.

  • Wichita Powerhouse

  • Boeing Aircraft Corp

  • Goodyear

  • Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp

  • Wichita Gasoline Plant

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