About Asbestos Exposure in Kentucky

Thousands of workers in Kentucky 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 53 documented asbestos exposure sites across 26 cities in Kentucky.

Ashland

  • Armco Steel
  • Ashland, Inc.
  • Ashland Refinery

Barbourville

  • H & R Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Bowling Green

  • General Motors
  • Union Yarn Mills, Inc.
  • Winfield Cotton Mill, Inc.

Burlington

  • Boone County Planning Commission

Danville

  • ATR Wire & Cable Co., Inc.
  • Johnsons Masonry
  • Matsushita Company
  • Whirlpool Corp.

Erlanger

  • Reuhl Flooring

Florence

  • Braxton's Dry Cleaners

Fort Knox

  • U.S. Army Armor Center

Georgetown

  • Toyota Motor Corp.

Ghent

  • National Valve

Horse Branch

  • P & L Railroad

Kevil

  • F. H. McGraw Construction
  • Tennessee Valley Authority

Lexington

  • G F Vaughan Tobacco Co., Inc.
  • GF Vaughn Company
  • Pittsburgh Plate Glass

London

  • Concrete Block Factory
  • Monument Shop

Louisa

  • Louisa Powerhouse

Louisville

  • American Creosoting Corp.
  • DuPont
  • Girdler Corporation
  • Grayhawk, LLC
  • IC Railroad
  • Illinois Central
  • James E. Smith & Sons, Inc.
  • Kock Corporation
  • Louisville Air Conditioning
  • Paramount Foods
  • Sears
  • Standard Oil Company
  • Stewart Mechanical Enterprises
  • The Gridler Engineering, Inc.
  • Wimberly & Thomas Hardware

Madisonville

  • Austin Powder

Middlesboro

  • Harbert Construction

Murray

  • McKeel Equipment Co.

Paducah

  • Atomic Energy Commission Plant
  • Kellogg Company

Premium

  • Big Four Coal Corp.
  • Johns Tom Coal Co.

Providence

  • Harris Construction

Roberts

  • Hudson's Foods

Sandy Hook

  • MICO Manufacturing

St. Matthews

  • Sears

White Plains

  • Whitaker's Coal Mine

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 Kentucky 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 →