About Asbestos Exposure in Georgia
Thousands of workers in Georgia 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
- Superior Contractors & Assoc.
- Davis Constructors and Engineers, Inc.
- Georgia Electric
- ASW, Inc.
- Atlanta Dairies
- Barco, Inc.
- Bynum Paints, Inc.
- Carter & Associates Enterprises, Inc.
- Cleveland Consolidated, Inc.
- Cleveland Electrical
- Crumbley Dist. Service
- Genuine Parts Company
- Georgia Pacific
- Henderson Electric Co.
- MARTA
- N B I Corporation
- National Service Industries
- Orkin, Inc.
- Pilgram Mats
- RTM Enterprises, Inc.
- Shaw Corp.
- Site Engineering
- White Electrical Construction
- Worley Logistics
- W.W. Grainger
- Abitibi-Price Southern Corporation
- American Yard Products, Inc.
- Continental Can Company
- Cox Newsprint
- Georgia Nuclear Plant
- Corrugated Replacements
- AT & T
- City Tire and Appliance
- McInnis Electrical Co.
- T & E Auto Wrecker
- Thomas Pride Mills, Inc.
- H. E. Hennigh, Inc.
- Eckardt Electrical Co.
- Great Southern Paper Co.
- Anderson Mills
- Bickerstaff Clay Products
- CW Hearn Electric Co.
- Hewitt Contracting Co.
- Kysor Industrial Corp.
- Lynchburg Foundry
- Masbac
- MCSD
- Smith and Nephew
- Garner's Drywall
- B & S Piping, Inc.
- H.F. Meadors & Son Dry-Cleaning
- R.T. Smith
- Hydro Chem
- Lanham Machinery
- Lee Engineering & Construction
- Electric Motor Works
- Cargill Plant
- Zimmerman Manufacturing
- Underwood Dental Lab
- Lakeside Electric Co.
- Ludowici Telephone Co.
- Batts Electrical Construction
- Carden Tile Company
- Tyner Flooring Company
- Southeastern Utilities Service
- U.S. Steamservice, Inc.
- Harlee Branch Power Plant
- Amoco Fabric Corp.
- American Can
- Sangamo Weston, Inc.
- Sangamon Electric
- Rossville Spinning Corporation
- Rossville Yarn & Processing
- American Cyanamid
- Coastal Floors, Inc.
- Ericksons, Inc.
- Rollinson Electrical
- Savannah Machine & Foundry
- Savannah Machine & Shipyard
- Spirit Construction Services, Inc.
- Sthachan Shipping Company
- Union Bag (Union Camp) Papermill
- Youmans Roofing
- Action Electric
- Ellis Lowery Electrical
- William Power Corp.
- Williams Service
- Stegall Electric Co.
- Davenport Services, Inc.
- Dixie Insulation Co.
- Mixer Electric Co.
- Quality Electric Co.
- Reliable Plumbing & Electric
- Valdosta Electric Co.
- Husdon Pulp & Paper
- Newton & Rushton
- C D Spangler Construction Co., Inc. & Subsidiaries
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 Georgia 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