Mesothelioma Lawyer for Steelworkers
Steelworkers in blast furnaces, coke ovens, and rolling mills worked daily with asbestos pipe lagging, block insulation on furnaces, refractory cements, and protective gear (aprons, gloves, leggings) for high-heat work.
How Steelworkers Were Exposed to Asbestos
Integrated steel mills used asbestos in dozens of applications: pipe insulation on steam lines, block insulation on blast furnaces, refractory cements in furnace linings, protective gear (asbestos aprons, gloves, leggings, hoods) for workers near molten metal, gaskets on furnace doors, and brake linings on overhead cranes.
Common Employers — Steelworker Asbestos Exposure
- US Steel (Gary Works, Edgar Thomson, Fairfield, Lorain, Geneva)
- Bethlehem Steel (Sparrows Point, Bethlehem PA, Lackawanna NY)
- LTV Steel (Cleveland)
- Republic Steel
- Inland Steel (East Chicago IN)
- Granite City Steel (IL)
- Weirton Steel (WV)
- CF&I Steel (Pueblo CO)
- Wheeling-Pittsburgh
- Kaiser Steel (Fontana CA)
- Geneva Steel (Vineyard UT)
Common Asbestos-Containing Products Encountered
- Asbestos pipe insulation
- Asbestos block insulation on furnaces
- Refractory cement (Harbison-Walker, A.P. Green)
- Asbestos aprons + gloves + leggings + hoods
- Asbestos brake linings on overhead cranes
Top States for Steelworker Mesothelioma Claims
- Pennsylvania (US Steel + Bethlehem)
- Ohio (LTV Cleveland + Lorain)
- Indiana (Gary + East Chicago)
- Illinois (Granite City)
- Maryland (Sparrows Point)
- New York (Lackawanna)
- Alabama (Fairfield)
- West Virginia (Weirton)
- California (Kaiser Fontana)
- Utah (Geneva)
Asbestos Trust Funds Available to Steelworker Claimants
The following asbestos trust funds typically pay claims to steelworkers with documented work history and mesothelioma diagnosis. Most claimants qualify for 8–15 trust funds simultaneously.
- US Steel Asbestos Settlement Trust
- Bethlehem Steel Asbestos Trust
- LTV Steel Asbestos Trust
- Manville Trust
- Harbison-Walker Asbestos Trust
- Owens Corning Trust
- UNARCO
VA Disability Eligibility
Generally not applicable (civilian occupation).
How Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm Helps Steelworkers
Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm represents steelworkers nationwide who developed mesothelioma from documented occupational asbestos exposure. Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience and have recovered more than $2 billion for clients. We pursue all available compensation tracks: trust fund claims, lawsuits against asbestos product manufacturers, and (where applicable) FELA claims for railroad workers or VA disability for veterans.
Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.
Frequently Asked Questions — Steelworker Mesothelioma Claims
I worked at US Steel Gary Works for 35 years. Can I file?
Yes. Gary Works (and all major US integrated steel mills) used asbestos pervasively. Trust fund claims available against US Steel Trust + Bethlehem Steel Trust + Manville + Harbison-Walker + Owens Corning. Plus product liability lawsuits.
Have additional questions? Call 1-800-875-3000 or submit a free case evaluation.