Asbestos Exposure in Minnesota

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Minnesota Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers

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.

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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.

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Asbestos Exposure in Minnesota

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.

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.

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 an Minnesota mesothelioma and asbestos attorney at SWMW Law.

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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.

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A

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

B

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

C

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

E

Elk River:

  • Elk River Power Plant

  • Rural Co-Op Power Association

  • Great River Energy Cooperative

F

Fergus Falls:

  • Dairy Farmers of America

  • Fergus Falls Hospital

  • Ottertail Power Company

  • Fergus Falls Dairy

  • Hoot Lake Power Plant

G

Grand Rapids:

  • Blandin Paper Company

  • Itasca Paper Company

  • Flament-Hampshire Inc.

  • Western Mining

H

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

I

International Falls:

  • Boise Cascade International

  • Minnesota and Ontario Power Company

  • Boise Cascade Paper Mill

M

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

N

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

O

Ortonville:

  • Big Stone Lake Plant

Owatonna:

  • Municipal Power Plant

  • Owatonna Power Plant

  • Pillsbury Academy

  • Owatonna Electric Company

  • Owatonna Public Utilities

P

Pine Bend:

  • Asbestos Products Inc.

  • Koch Refining Company

  • Great Northern Oil Company

  • Pine Bend Oil Refinery

R

Red Wing:

  • Prairie Island

S

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

V

Virgina:

  • 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

W

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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We’ve recovered hundreds of millions in verdicts, settlements, and payouts for clients affected by asbestos-related illnesses. Whether your case goes to court or is resolved before trial, our goal is the same: to win the maximum compensation possible for you and your family.

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