About Asbestos Exposure in Colorado
Thousands of workers in Colorado 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 34 documented asbestos exposure sites across 11 cities in Colorado.
Boulder
- Naropa Institute
Colorado Springs
- Bison Steel Builders, Inc.
- S.H. Kress & Co.
Denver
- American Building Maintenance Co.
- Beachcourt Elementary
- Carpenter Paper Co.
- Colorado School of Welding
- Denver & Rio Grande Western RR
- Denver School Dist.
- Green International, Inc.
- Hallett Elementary School
- Inseco Inc.
- Johns Manville
- Lakeside Amusement Park Company
- Mayer Osborn Co., Inc.
- Minka Incorporated
- Ohare Flight Kitchens, Inc.
- Quest Corporation
- Reliable Air Freight
- Rocky Mountain Finishing
- Samsonite
- Stearn Rogers, Inc.
- Union Pacific Railway Co.
- United Children's Hospital
Englewood
- Natkin & Co.
Evergreen
- Kalman Floor Co., Inc.
Greeley
- Mapelli Brothers Company
- Sipco, Inc.
Lakewood
- Summitt Building Services
Littleton
- Phelps & Associates
San Francisco
- United States Steel Corporation
Sterling
- Sterling Construction Co.
- T.A. Neff Trucking
Wiley
- Ewing Brothers Feedmill
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 Colorado 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