Asbestos Exposure
Minnesota
Asbestos Exposure Minnesota
Minnesota Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers
Asbestos Exposure in Minnesota
Minnesota has a significant iron ore industry. Excavating and processing raw ore is a dusty job that can expose Minnesota workers to harmful suspended particles, including silica dust and airborne asbestos fibers.
The majority of reported mesothelioma incidences occur in the mining industry, where asbestos was widely used in machinery and protective 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.
Common Causes of Asbestos Exposure in MN
In Minnesota, asbestos exposure typically occurs in industries and environments where asbestos-containing materials were widely used. Here are some common causes of asbestos exposure in the state:
Mining Operations: Northern Minnesota is known for its iron ore and taconite mines. Asbestos and asbestos-like fibers can be found naturally in the earth, particularly in the Iron Range. Workers in these mines, as well as in processing facilities, are at risk of asbestos exposure due to disturbed soil and rocks containing the fibers.
Shipbuilding and Repair: Duluth, located on Lake Superior, had a strong shipbuilding and repair industry where asbestos was extensively used in insulation, boilers, and other ship components. Workers who built or maintained ships were frequently exposed to asbestos fibers.
Construction and Demolition: Many older buildings in Minnesota contain asbestos in materials like insulation, roofing, flooring, and ceiling tiles. Workers involved in construction, renovation, or demolition of these structures are at risk of disturbing asbestos materials and releasing hazardous fibers into the air.
Manufacturing: Industries that produced products containing asbestos, such as insulation, pipes, gaskets, and cement, also put workers at risk. Factories that dealt with these materials could expose workers to asbestos if proper safety measures weren’t followed.
Power Plants and Industrial Sites: Power plants and industrial facilities across Minnesota used asbestos to insulate machinery, piping, and other equipment due to its heat-resistant properties. Workers in these environments were often exposed during installation, maintenance, or removal of asbestos materials.
Automotive Repair: Asbestos was commonly used in automotive parts such as brake pads, clutches, and gaskets. Auto mechanics in Minnesota who worked with or replaced these parts may have been exposed to asbestos fibers.
Residential Exposure: Homeowners and residents of older homes in Minnesota may encounter asbestos during renovations or repairs. Asbestos-containing materials such as popcorn ceilings, old insulation, or floor tiles can release fibers when disturbed.
Although asbestos use has been reduced, many workers and residents in Minnesota continue to face health risks from legacy asbestos in buildings, industrial sites, and natural deposits.
Statistics for Mesothelioma Cases in Minnesota
Minnesota ranks 14th in the U.S. for asbestos-related deaths. There have been 981 deaths from mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer between 1999 – 2013.
Filing an Asbestos Claim if You Live in Minnesota
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 Minnesota. 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.
Wondering if you have a case? Our lawyers are here to answer all of your mesothelioma and asbestos legal questions.
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 Minnesota mesothelioma and asbestos attorney at SWMW Law.
Jobsites in Minnesota With Known Asbestos Usage & Exposure
Provided below is a list of cities in the state of Minnesota where asbestos jobsites are known to have been located. If you worked for any of these companies or at these jobsites in Minnesota, there is a possibility that you may have been exposed to harmful asbestos which is known to cause mesothelioma and lung cancer.
Search the list of cities by name:
Albert Lea
- Albert Lea Courthouse
- Southern Minnesota Gas and Elec Company
- Interstate Power Company
- Wilson & Company Inc
Aurora
- Aurora Steam Electric Plant
- Dow Chemical Company
- Linde Air Products Company
- Bethlehem Steel
- Erie Mining Company
- Minnesota Power & Light
Austin
- Austin Municipal Power Plant
- Board of Water Electric & Gas
- Fuel Economy Engineering Company
- Austin Utilities Northeast
- City of Austin Utilities
- A. Homiel and Company
Bayport
- Anderson Corp
- Minnesota State Correctional Facility
- King Power Plant
- Northern States Power Company
Becker
- Becker Sherco Power Plant
- Sherburne County Power Station
- Northern States Power Company
- Sherco Power Plant
Blaine
- Carley Foundry, Inc.
Brainerd
- Northern Pacific Railroad Company
- Potlatch Corporation The Northwest Paper Company Div
- Northwestern Paper Company
- Wausau Paper Company
Burnsville
- Black Dog Generating Plant
- Xcel Energy
- Northern States Power Company
Cloquet
- Conwed Corporation
- Northwest Paper Company
- D. Warren Company
- Usg Interiors
- Diamond Match Div
- Potlatch Corporation
- Sappi Fine Paper
- Wood Conversion Company
Cohasset
- Clay Boswell Power Station
- Minnesota Power & Light Company
Elk River
- Elk River Power Plant
- Rural Co-Op Power Association
- Great River Energy Cooperative
Fergus Falls
- Dairy Farmers of America
- Fergus Falls Hospital
- Ottertail Power Company
- Fergus Falls Dairy
- Hoot Lake Power Plant
Grand Rapids
- Blandin Paper Company
- Itasca Paper Company
- Flament-Hampshire, Inc.
- Western Mining
Hastings
- Hastings State Hospital
- Koch Refining Company
- Pine Bend Ammonia
- Smeads Plant
- Koch Petroleum Minnesota
- N-Ren
- Regina Hospital
Hibbing
- Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Company
- Hibbing Public Utilities
- Public Utilities Commission
- Charter Inc
- Mechanical Construction Corporation
- Rogers Brocon Iron Company
Hoyt Lakes
- Erie Mining Company
- J&L Steel
- Hoyt Lakes Power Plant
- Ltv Steel Mining Company
International Falls
- Boise Cascade International
- Minnesota and Ontario Power Company
- Boise Cascade Paper Mill
Monticello
- General Electric Company
- Monticello Nuclear Power Plant
- Northern States Power
- Hoechst Celanese
- Monticello Nuclear Power Plant
Moorhead
- H. Bennett Company
- Busch Agricultural Resources
- Moorhead Power Plant
- Anheuser Busch Inc
- Fargo-Moorhead Insulation Company
New Brighton
- Trussbilt
New Ulm
- Altria Corporate Services, Incorporated
- Eagle Roller Mill
- Municipal Light and Power Plant
- Power Service Corporation
- Dart & Kraft
- Kraft Foods Company
- New Ulm Public Utility Comm
Ortonville
- Big Stone Lake Plant
Owatonna
- Municipal Power Plant
- Owatonna Power Plant
- Pillsbury Academy
- Owatonna Electric Company
- Owatonna Public Utilities
Pine Bend
- Asbestos Products, Inc.
- Koch Refining Company
- Great Northern Oil Company
- Pine Bend Oil Refinery
Red Wing
- Prairie Island
Saint Cloud
- Monumental Sales
- Cloud College
- Stovall By Products Company
- Vocational Technical High School
- Northern States Power Company
- Cloud Power House
- Veterans Hospital
Saint Paul Park
- Marathon Refinery Minnesota
Sartell
- Champion International Corporation
- Sartell Paper Company
- Watab Pulp and Paper Company
- International Paper
- Regis Paper Company
Silver Bay
- Cyprus North Shore Mining
- Keuttle & Sons
- Reserve Mining Company
- Hunkin, Arundal, Dixon
- Lakeside Project Power Plant
- Silver Bay Power
Stillwater
- Allen S King Station
- Minnesota State Prison
- Stillwater State Prison
- Consumers Powr Company
- Northern States Power
Virginia
- City of Virginia Water & Light Commission
- Modern Plumbing & Heating
- Pohaki Lumber Company
- Staver Foundry
- Mesaba Railway Company
- Oliver Iron Mining Division
- Shoppe Plumbing & Heating Company
- U S Steel Ore Operations
Willmar
- Municipal Power Plant
- Willmar Mun Utility Comm
- Willmar Municipal Utilities
- Willmar Hospital
- Willmar Municipal Power Plant
Wrenshall
- Conoco Oil Refinery
- Wrenshall Refinery
- International Oil Refineries, Inc.
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