Asbestos Exposure
Montana
Asbestos Exposure Montana
Montana Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers
Asbestos Exposure in Montana
Nearly half the population of Libby, Montana has been diagnosed with asbestos disease, and another 200 have died as a result of exposure to asbestos-tainted vermiculite. Vermiculite, by itself, is a relatively innocuous form of clay. When it’s heated, it expands 8–30 times its size,
making it a lightweight, fire-resistant form of insulation. It was marketed as Zonolite® and shipped all over the nation.
The Libby Mine and Karst Mine were the two biggest contributors to asbestos-related materials being released into the air. Tons of vermiculate that originated here was contaminated by asbestos in the mines and was shipped throughout the country. There are an estimated 35 million homes that contain insulation of this type.
Common Causes of Asbestos Exposure in Montana
Asbestos exposure in Montana is primarily linked to certain industrial and environmental factors. Here are some common causes:
Mining Operations: Montana is known for its history of asbestos mining, especially at the Libby mine, one of the largest vermiculite mines. Vermiculite mined there was contaminated with a toxic form of asbestos known as tremolite. Workers and residents were exposed to asbestos dust, leading to widespread contamination.
Construction and Renovation: Asbestos was widely used in construction materials like insulation, roofing, and flooring. In older buildings across the state, asbestos-containing materials are common. Renovation or demolition of these structures can disturb asbestos fibers, putting workers and residents at risk of exposure.
Industrial Workplaces: Workers in industries such as manufacturing, chemical plants, oil refineries, and power plants in Montana were often exposed to asbestos through machinery, equipment, or protective materials made with asbestos.
Railroads: The railroad industry in Montana, a major part of the state’s history, also contributed to asbestos exposure. Asbestos was used in locomotive brakes, gaskets, and other components, leading to exposure for railroad workers.
Natural Asbestos Deposits: The state has natural asbestos deposits, especially in areas around Libby and other mountainous regions. This environmental asbestos can become airborne due to weathering or land disturbances, such as road construction or excavation.
Military Bases: Former military installations and facilities in Montana often used asbestos in buildings, ships, and vehicles. Veterans who worked on base maintenance or construction were at high risk of exposure.
Secondary Exposure: Families of workers exposed to asbestos in mining, construction, or industrial jobs often faced secondary exposure. Workers could bring asbestos fibers home on their clothing, exposing their families to the harmful substance.
Due to these factors, Montana has seen significant health impacts from asbestos exposure, including cases of mesothelioma and asbestosis.
Statistics for Mesothelioma Cases in Montana
Montana ranks 31st in the US for asbestos-related deaths. There have been 273 deaths from mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer between 1999 – 2013.
Filing an Asbestos Claim if You Live in Montana
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 Montana. 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 Montana mesothelioma and asbestos lawyer at SWMW Law.
Jobsites in Montana With Known Asbestos Usage & Exposure
Provided below is a list of cities in the state of Oregon where asbestos jobsites are known to have been located. If you worked for any of these companies or at these jobsites in Oregon 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:
Adler
- Conrey Peacer Mining Company
Anaconda
- Anaconda Copper Mining Company
- Saltenberger Plumbing & Heating
- The Anaconda Company
- Anaconda Smelter
- Sulphuric Acid Plant
Billings
- Armstrong Contracting & Supply Corporation
- Billings Laundry Company
- Billings Sugar Company
- Continental Oil Company
- E.J. Bartells Company
- Fiberglas Engineering & Supply Company
- Humble Oil & Refining Company
- Montana Power Company
- Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
- Wyo-Ben, Inc.
- Big Sky Linen & Uniform
- Billings Mutual Heating Company
- Billings Utility Company
- Corette Plant Power Station
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- Great Western Sugar Company
- J.E. Corette Plant
- Phillips 66 Billings Refinery
- St. Vincent’s Healthcare
- Yale Oil Corporation
Black Eagle
- Anaconda Copper Mining Company
- Boston and Montana Reduction Department
- Boston and Montana Consolidated
- Copper and Silver Mining Company
Bonner
- Anaconda Forest Products
Bozeman
- Bozeman Montana College
- State College of Agricultural and Mechanical Arts
Butte
- Anaconda Copper Mining Company
- Butte General Electric Company
- Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
- Heartland Grain Fuels
- Montana Ore Purchasing Company
- Moulton Gold and Silver Mining Company
- No Butte Mining Company
- Phoenix Electric Plant
- Stauffer Chemical
- Victor Chemical Company
- Armstrong Contracting & Supply Corporation
- Butte Lighting and Power Company
- East Butte Copper Mining Company
- Kelly Heating Plant
- Montana Power Company
- Moulton Mining Company
- Original Butte Mining Company
- Pittsburg and Montana Copper Company
- Timber Butte Milling Company
Chestnut
- Northwestern Improvement Company
Chinook
- Utah Idaho Sugar Company
Clancy
- Legal Tender Mining Company
Colstrip
- Colstrip Power Plant
- Montana Power Company
- Montana Power & Light Company
Columbia Falls
- Anaconda Aluminum Company
- Plum Creek Lumber Company
Conkelley
- Anaconda Aluminum Company
Creston
- Broeder Lumber Company
Cut Bank
- Glacier Production Corp
- Union Oil Company
Deer Lodge
- Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul & Pacific Railroad
East Helena
- American Smelting & Refining
- Asarco Inc
Forsyth
- Forsyth Elect Light Power Company
Frenchtown
- Stone Container Corporation
Geismar
- Geismar Industries Inc
Glasgow
- Airbase Powerhouse
- US Air Force
- Glasgow Air Force Base
Glendive
- Glendive Ht. Light and Power Company
- Northern Pacific Railroad Company
- Montana-Dakota Utilities Company
Great Falls
- Boston and Montana Con. Copper and Silver Ming Company
- Forzley Sales Company
- Montana Refining
- United States Army Air Base
- Copper and Silver Mining Company
- General Mills
- Phillips Petroleum Company
Heath
- United States Gypsum Company
Helena
- Helena Power Transmission Company
- National Mining and Exploring Company
- Helena Transmission Company
- Western Ranch Supply Company
Kalispell
- Brick & Builders Supply
- C and C Plywood Corp
Kaltspell
- Brick & Builders Supply
Laurel
- Cenex Harvest States
- Farmer’s Union Co-Op Oil
- Fuce Plant
- Union Tank Car Company
- Cenex Refinery
- Farmers Union Central Exchange
- Laurel Oil and Refining Company
Libby
- J. Neils Lumber Company
- St. Regis Paper Company
- Libby Mines
Livingstone
- Northern Pacific Railway Company
Miles City
- Water and Electric Light Company
Missoula
- Amalgamated Sugar Company
- Armstrong Contracting & Supply Corporation (ACandS, Inc.)
- Evans Products Company
- Hoerner Waldorf Corporation
- Missoula Electric Cooperative
- Missoula White Pine Sash
- Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.
- Van Evan Company
- American Crystal Sugar Company
- Clausen Refrigeration Co.
- Great Western Sugar Company
- Intermountain Lumber Company
- Missoula Light and Water Company
- Montana State University
- University of Montana
- Waldorf-Hoerner Paper Products Company
Montana City
- Kaiser Cement & Gypsum
Mullan Tunnel
- Northern Pacific Railway Company
Out Bank
- Union Oil Company
Philipsburg
- Granite Bi Metalic Cons Mg. Company
Plains
- Diehl Lumber Company
Polson
- Cascades Plywood Company
- Dupois Lumber Company
Red Lodge
- Northwestern Improvement Company
Sidney
- Holly Sugar Corporation
- Midland Sugar Company
- Sidney Montana Powerhouse
- Lewis & Clark Power Plant
- Montana-Dakota Utilities
Silver Bow
- Stauffer Chemical Company
Silver Lake
- Anaconda Copper Ming Company
Sunburst
- Texaco, Inc.
Thompson Falls
- Pack River Lumber Company
Three Forks
- Cyprus Industrial Minerals Company
- United Sierra Div Cyprus Mines Corp
- Sierra Talc and Clay Company Inc
Troy
- J. Neils Lumber Company
Warm Springs
- Montana State Hospital
- Warm Springs State Hospital
Washoe
- Montana Coal and Iron Company
White Hall
- Amalgamated Sugar Company
Wicks
- Alta Montana Company
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