About Asbestos Exposure in Arkansas
Thousands of workers in Arkansas were exposed to asbestos at industrial facilities, construction sites, shipyards, power plants, and other workplaces throughout the 20th century. Many of these companies have been held liable for asbestos exposure in lawsuits and have established bankruptcy trusts to compensate victims.
If you or a loved one worked at any of the locations listed below and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may be eligible for compensation.
Exposure Sites by City
Browse 76 documented asbestos exposure sites across 29 cities in Arkansas.
Alexander
- W F Helmich
Ashdown
- Georgia Pacific Paper Mill
- Nekoosa Edwards Paper Mill
Barling
- E R C Properties, Inc.
Batesville
- Daniel International Corp.
- Sears Roebuck & Company
- Townsends of Arkansas, Inc.
Bearden
- Anthony Timberlands, Inc.
Benton
- Hurliman Builders, Inc.
- Phillip Duvall Construction Co., Inc.
Blytheville
- ARK Grocer Co.
- Atkins Machine Shop & Garage
- Benco Corp.
- Blytheville Machine Shop
- CV Sebaugh/City Electric Co.
- Paul Abbott Co.
Crossett
- Georgia Pacific
- Georgia Pacific Chemical Plant
- Georgia Pacific Paper Mill
- Partical Board Mill
- Southeast Pipe Fabricators
Danville
- Danville Building Supply
- Happy Valley Water Works
- Universal Services, Inc.
Dumas
- Carter Construction Co.
- Smith Steel, Inc.
El Dorado
- American Oil Co.
- Buster Ashburn Contracting
- Colonial Bakery (Earthgrains Baking Co)
- Lion Oil Refinery
- Mid States Pipe Fabricators
- Pan Am Southern Refinery
- Superior Lumber Co.
- Systems Contracting Corp.
Helena
- Arkansas Power & Light
- Pine Bluff Warehouse
Hughes
- Looney Implement
Jonesboro
- Central Plumbing & Heating Co.
- TA Little Giant Glass
Little Rock
- Apartment Developers, Inc.
- AT&T Corp.
- B G Coney Company
- Baldwin Company
- Ceco Corporation
- Construction Management, Inc.
- Horton Drywall
- Kinco, Inc.
- Little Rock Packing Co.
- M.E. Carter & Company of Arkansas, Inc.
- Medlin Plumbing & Heating Co
- Rawland's Truck Leasing
- Rock Steel Building Co.
- Rock Steel Construction Co.
- Saint Vincent Infirmary
- Sieberts, Inc.
- Smith Fiberglass Products, Inc.
- Southwest Independent Contractors
- Valark Construction Company
- West & Co.
Magnolia
- Ethyl Corporation Chemical Plant
Morrilton
- Kraft Paper Mill
N. Little Rock
- Arkansas Ice & Storage Co., Inc.
- Arkansas Mechanical Contractors
N. Littlerock
- Goff Plumbing & Heating
North Little Rock
- Sorrells Development Company, Inc.
Osceola
- Wilson Welding & Fabricating
Pine Bluff
- Central Maloney Transformer
- International Paper
Russellville
- Arkansas Nuclear Power Plant
Searcy
- David-Paul Builders, Inc.
Springdale
- Arctic Alaska Fisheries Corp.
Tolleson
- Holsom Bakery
W. Memphis
- Franks Auto & Tractor Repair
- Pine Bluff Warehouse
Wabash
- Howe Lumber Company
Wesson
- Reynolds Gamble Sawmill
What to Do If You Worked at These Sites
If you worked at any facility listed above and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer, take these steps:
- Document your work history — Note dates, job duties, and specific locations where you worked
- Gather medical records — Obtain documentation of your diagnosis and treatment
- Consult a mesothelioma attorney — An experienced lawyer can identify all potential compensation sources
- File claims promptly — Statutes of limitations may limit your time to file
Compensation Options
Workers exposed to asbestos in Arkansas may be eligible for compensation from multiple sources:
- Asbestos Trust Funds — Many bankrupt asbestos companies have established trusts with billions in assets
- Lawsuits — Claims against companies still in business that manufactured or used asbestos
- VA Benefits — For veterans exposed during military service
- Workers' Compensation — State programs for occupational exposure