About Asbestos Exposure in Kansas

Thousands of workers in Kansas 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

43 cities · 91 sites
A
  • Apco Oil Refinery
  • Total Refinery
  • Kansas City Flying Service
  • Mobil Oil
B
  • Northern Propane
C
  • Ash Grove Cement
  • Co-Op Refinery
  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Colby Redemix Concrete Co.
  • Kansas Gas & Electric
D
  • Hercules Ammo Plant
  • Arthur B. Myr Sheet Metal
  • Mayrath Machinery Company, Inc.
  • My-D Han-D Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Pike Machine Shop
  • Speed King Manufacturing Co., Inc.
  • T and R Mink Ranch
E
  • Getty Oil
  • Mitchell Oil Co.
  • Pester Refinery
  • Skelly Oil
  • Texaco/Skelly Refinery
  • Wolf Milling Company
G
  • Quaker Oats Co.
  • Sunflower Power Plant
  • Arthur Mulligan Power Plant
  • Claire Concrete Block Co.
  • The Farmer Grain & Supply Co.
H
  • Monarch Cement Co.
  • Western Supply Co.
I
  • Iowa Beef Packing
K
  • General Motors
  • International Boilermaker, NTL
  • Metro Truck Service
  • Omega Concrete
  • Owens Corning
  • Phillips Petroleum Co.
  • Quindaro Power
  • Steel Plate Corp.
  • Tollie Freightways. Inc.
L
  • Kansas City Power & Light Power Plant
  • Lacyne Power House
  • COOP Power Plant
  • Co-Op Refinery
  • FMC Fertilizer Plant
  • Kansas University
  • Missouri Valley Construction
  • City Wide Maintenance Company, Inc.
  • Performance Contracting, Inc.
  • Walker Oil Co., Inc.
  • Honey Bee Factory
M
  • Kansas State University
  • COOP Refinery
  • NCRA Refinery
  • Marley Cooling Tower Co.
N
  • American Oil
O
  • Kansas City Aviation Center
  • Empire District Power Plant
  • Empire Electric
  • Koss Construction Company
  • United Construction Company
  • Crystalline Pools, Inc.
  • Midwest Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
  • Owens Corning Fiberglas
  • Powers Regulator Co.
  • S-G Metals Industries
  • Spencer Reed Group, Inc.
P
  • W.G. Brown Trucking
  • Vickers Refinery
Q
  • Union Pacific Railway Co.
R
  • Empire District Electric
S
  • Koninklijke Phillips Electronics
  • Phillips Lighting Co.
  • Shers Construction
  • Longwill Scott, Inc.
  • Kansas City Power & Light Power Plant
T
  • Jack Construction Co.
  • DuPont
  • Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
  • Santa Fe RR
  • Stormont Vail Hospital
  • VA Hospital
W
  • Sprint Communications Company
  • Buckley Construction
  • Cessna Aircraft Co.
  • Derby Refinery
  • Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
  • Insulation Industries Inc
  • Koch Fuels, Inc.
  • M & S Tool Co.
  • Vulcan Chemicals
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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:

  1. Document your work history: Note dates, job duties, and specific locations where you worked
  2. Gather medical records: Obtain documentation of your diagnosis and treatment
  3. Consult a mesothelioma attorney: An experienced lawyer can identify all potential compensation sources
  4. File claims promptly: Statutes of limitations may limit your time to file

Compensation Options

Workers exposed to asbestos in Kansas 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
Learn about legal options →