Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Attorney

History of Asbestos in Pennsylvania

The state of Pennsylvania has long been part of the so-called “Rust Belt,” a group of states along the eastern United States known for iron and steel mills as well as heavy industry and manufacturing.

Pennsylvania has a number of naturally occurring asbestos deposits, and the state was one of several that actively mined these deposits. Obviously, workers in these mines were directly and heavily exposed to the mineral that has been shown to be the primary and overwhelming cause of the aggressive and deadly cancer called mesothelioma.

Major manufacturing of various products has also been a part of Pennsylvania's economy throughout the 20th century and continues to be so today. Many manufacturing facilities contained asbestos for both fireproofing and insulation. Additionally, many products employed the use of asbestos either as a direct ingredient or in the equipment or processes to make the products.

Power to fuel all of this industry was required and numerous power plants across the state were built to support the economy and new industrial growth. Power plants have long been associated with asbestos use, again as fireproofing and insulation in facilities, but also in wires, generators, panels and equipment housing because it does not conduct electricity.

Companies at Risk for Asbestos Exposure

Because asbestos use was so widespread in Pennsylvania industry in the latter half of the 1800's and throughout the 1900's, nearly every building constructed during that time is suspect. Many Pennsylvania companies had asbestos contaminated work places.

Below is a selection of asbestos workplaces in Pennsylvania. Many are nationally known companies or are organizations that employed many people or that had multiple locations around the state. This list is meant to be helpful but is not comprehensive.

If you suspect you were exposed to asbestos, either at work, in a public building or when your home was renovated, be sure to schedule an appointment to discuss your concerns with your physician as soon as possible.

A T & T: ALLENTOWN, PORT KENENDY, WASHINGTON
ALCOA: LANCASTER, MC KEES ROCKS
ALLIED CHEMICAL: MARCUS HOOK, NEWELL, PHILADELPHIA, STRAWBERRY
AMERICAN CAN CO.: CHAMBERSBURG, EATON, PHILADELPHIA
ARCO: NEWTOWN, PHILADELPHIA
ARMCO STEEL: AMBRIDGE, BUTLER
ATLANTIC PIPE LINE CO., PHILADELPHIA
ATLANTIC REFINING CO – PHILADELPHIA, POINT BREEZE
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD CO.: DUBOIS, NEW CASTLE
BELL TELEPHONE CO.: CONNESLLSVILLE, MC KEES ROCKS, VILLANOVA
BETHLEHEM STEEL CO.: ALLENTOWN, BETHELEHEM, HELLERSTOWN, JOHNSTOWN, LEETSDALE, SPRINGFIELD PA
BP OIL: MARCUS HOOK, PHILADELPHIA, TRAINER
CHEVRON OIL: PHILADELPHIA
COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC.: PORT ALLEGANY, SCHENLY
CONEMAUGH POWER: CONEMAUGH, MARKLEYSBURG, NEW FLORENCE,
CONSOLIDATED CIGAR CO.: CARBON, LANCASTER, MCADOO
CORNING GLASS: BELLEFONTE, BRADFORD, CHAMBERSBURG
CULP INDUSTRIAL INSULATION CO.: KINGSTON, LOCK HAVEN
DETROIT STEEL PRODUCTS, WEST CHESTER
DUPONT CHEMICAL: KENNETT, PHILADEPHIA.
DUQUESNE LIGHT CO.: ALIQUIPPA, CHESWICK, PITTSBURG, SHIPPINGPORT, SINKING SPRINGS, SPRING GROVE, WILLIAMSPORT
FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER, POTTSTOWN
FRANKLIN MINT, PHILADELPHIA
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.: CANONSBURG, ERIE, KING OF PRUSSIA, PHILADEPHIA
GENERAL MOTORS CORP., PITTSBURGH
GEORGIA PACIFIC PULP & PAPER, READING
GULF OIL: PHILADELPHIA, PITTSBURG
GULF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT: CHESWICK, HARMARVILLE
HAMMERMILL PAPER: ERIE, LOCK HAVEN
KEEBLER BISCUITS COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA
KOPPERS CO., INC.: BEAVER, BRIDGEVILLE, EDWIN, KOBUTA, MC KEES ROCKS, MONACA, MONROEVILLE, NORRISTOWN, OIL CITY, PETROLIA, PITTSBURGH, SUNBURTY, VERONA
KRAFT FOODS: FOGELSVILLE, PALMYRA
LTV STEEL: ALIQUIPPA, MIDLAND, PITTSBURGH
MARIETTA METAL PRODUCTS CORP.: MARIETTA, PHILADEPHIA
METROPOLITAN EDISON CO.: PORT KENNEDY, WEST POINT
MOBIL OIL CO., PHILADELPHIA
NATIONAL DRUG CO.: CENTER VALLEY, SWEDESBORO
NATIONAL GYPSUM CO., NEW COLUMBIA PA
NAVAL SUPPLY DEPOT: MECHANICSBURG, PHILADELPHIA
NEVILLE CHEMICAL CO.: NEVILLE ISLAND, PITTSBURGH
NEW YORK STATE NATURAL GAS: LAWRENCEVILLE, MURRAYSVILLE, READING, RUFFDALE
OSCAR MEYER MEATS, PHILADELPHIA
OWENS CORNING FIBERGLASS, HUNTINGDON
OWENS ILLINOIS GLASS COMPANY, CLARION
OWENS-CORNING FIBERGLAS CORP.: BERWYN, PHILADELPHIA
PENN JERSEY TRANSMISSION CORP.: BECHTELSVILLE, BOYERSTOWN, GRANTVILLE, GRANTVILLE, LILLY, PERULACK
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD, READING
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC CO.: CORAL, ERIE, HOMER CITY, NEW FLORENCE, SELINSGROVE, SELLERSVILLE, SHARON, WILKENSBURG
PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL CO.: CLAIRTON, CHESTER, WEST ELIZABETH
PENNSYLVANIA POWER & LIGHT CO.: ALLENTOWN, BRUNNERS ISLAND, HAUTO, LANCASTER, MANSFIELD, MARTINS CREEK, PHOENIXVILLE, SCRANTON, SEWARD, SHIPPINGPORT, STATE COLLEGE, STEELTON, WEST MIFLIN, YORK
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD CO: ALTOONA, HARRISBURG
PENNZOIL CO: OIL CITY, ROCHESTER , ROUSEVILLE
PEOPLES NATURAL GAS CO.: SWIFTWATER, WEST YORK
PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC: BARBADOS STATION, DELTA, EDDYSTONE, LIMERICK, NORRISTOWN, PEACHBOTTOM, PHILADELPHIA, PHOENIXVILLE, VERONA
PHILADELPHIA GAS & ELECTRIC: PHILADELPHIA, WEST CHESTER
PHILADELPHIA NAVAL SHIPYARD: PHILADELPHIA
PITTSBURGH COKE & CHEMICAL CO.: MCKEES ROCKS, NEVILLE ISLAND
PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS: CREIGHTON, FORD CITY, HAMARVILLE, PITTSBURGH, POINT MARION, SPRINGDALE
PITTSBURGH STEEL CO.: ALLENPORT, MONESSESN, MCKEES ROCKS
QUAKER STATE OIL REFINING CO., FARMERS VALLEY
REYNOLDS METALS CO., CHESTER
ROHM & HAAS CHEMICAL: BRIDESBURG, BRISTOL, PHILADELPHIA, READING
SPRING GROVE,
SCOTT PAPER COMPANY: CHESTER, PHILADELPHIA
SHARON STEEL: FARRELL, SHARON
SINCLAIR KOPPERS CO.: KOBUTA, MONACA
SMITH KLINE & FRENCH: CONSHOHOCKEN, SUNBURY
STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER: PHILADELPHIA, SPRINGDALE
SUN OIL CO.: MARCUS HOOK, PHILADELPHIA, TUNKHANNACK
SUN SHIPBUILDING: CHESTER
SUNOCO: MARCUS HOOK, PHILADELPHIA
SUPERIOR STEEL CORPORATION, CARNEGIE
THREE MILE ISLAND NUCLEAR PLANT, HARRISBURG
TRANSCONTINENTAL PIPELINE CORP., FRAZER,
U. S. ARMY RESERVE CENTER, PITTSBURGH
U. S. STEEL CHEMICAL PLANT, PITTSBURGH
U. S. STEEL CORPORATION: TYRONE, ALLENPORT, AMBRIDGE, BERWYN, BRADDOCK , CLAIRTON, DRAVOSBURG, DUQUESNE, FAIRLESS, HOMESTEAD, HOUSEVILLE, IRVIN, JOHNSTOWN, MCKEES ROCKS, MCKEESPORT, MONROEVILLE, MORRISVILLE, MUNHALL, NEVILLE ISLAND, PITTSBURGH, RANKIN, UPLAND, VANDERGRIFT,
WEST CHESTER
W.R. GRACE CO. ZONOLITE, NEW CASTLE
WEST PENN POWER CO.: COURTNEY, KITTANNING, MILESBURG, MONONGAHELA, READING, REESEDALE, ROCHESTER, SPRINGDALE
WESTERN ELECTRIC CO.: ALLENTOWN, KING OF PRUSSIA
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CO.: BLAIRSVILLE, CHESWICK, ELRAMA, ESSINGTON, HOMESTEAD, LARGE, LESTER, LEXINGTON, MCKEES ROCKS, MIFFLIN, PHILADELPHIA, PITTSBURGH, SHARON, SHIPPINGPORT, TOBEYHANNA, TROY, WEST ELIZABETH, YORK HAVEN
WHEELING PITTSBURGH STEEL: ALLENPORT, MONESSEN
WILLOW GROVE NAVAL AIR STATION, HORSHAM
WILLOW GROVE NAVAL BASE, WILLIAMSBURG
WYETH LABS: MALVERN, PHILADELPHIA, WEST CHESTER
ZENITH: LANSDALE, NORTH WALES

Asbestos-related Deaths in Pennsylvania

While exact figures aren't available, the Environmental Working Group estimates Pennsylvania has been hit hard with asbestos deaths. Their report indicates 3076 asbestos related deaths between 1979 and 2001. 1348 of those deaths are attributed to mesothelioma. While these figures and those reported for the rest of the nation are an estimate, they do indicate that Pennsylvania is one of the deadliest asbestos states.

Where to Find Help

Leading Mesothelioma Doctors
Dr. Daniel H. Sterman
University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Division
833 West Gates Building
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283
215-614-0984

Dr. Joseph S. Friedberg
Division of Thoracic Surgery
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Wright-Saunders, Suite 266
51 N 39th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
1-800-789-PENN (7366)

Dr. Larry R. Kaiser
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street
4 Silverstein
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
215.662.7538

Mesothelioma Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery
UPMC Cancer Pavilion
David C. Koch Regional Perfusion Cancer Therapy Ctr
5150 Center Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412-692-2852

Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson
233 S. 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
888-955-1212
1-800-JEFF-NOW – Physician Referral

Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497
215-728-6900

University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center
Philadelphia, PA
1-800-789-PENN

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Contact us today for a free, no obligation consultation. We'll help you decide if a lawsuit against those responsible for your mesothelioma is a good option for you and your family. We can also connect you with numerous resources on topics such as family help, treatment centers and doctors, support groups, financial planning and much more. Call 866-632-7574.