About Asbestos Exposure in Mississippi
Thousands of workers in Mississippi 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 52 documented asbestos exposure sites across 28 cities in Mississippi.
Ackerman
- Bellwood Ind.
- Taylor Forge & Steel
Askew
- D.M. Yount Farm
- D.M. Yount Sand & Gravel Construction
- Yount & Herron Land Clearing
- Yount Sawmill
Batesville
- L C Brasell Co., Inc.
- Panola Testing, Inc.
- Poloron Products of Mississippi, Inc.
Bentonia
- Osborne Contracting Company
Clarksdale
- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Cleveland
- Cleveland Power Plant
Columbia
- Lloyd Clark
Columbis
- Coews & Ward Construction Co.
Columbus
- Dave Culver Steel Erector
- Weyerhaeuser
Greenville
- Bradley Neon & Electric Co.
- Brent Towing Company
- King Daughter Hospital
- Simpson Air Conditioning, Inc.
Hattiesburg
- Oden Construction Co.
Holly Springs
- Contract Fabricators, Inc.
Jackson
- B & J Metal Building Erectors, Inc.
- H.K. Porter
- HT Reed Construction
- MT Reed Construction
- Presto Manufacturing Company
- Stampede Properties
- Thrasher Building Specialties, Inc.
- Tile, Marble, Terrazzo, Inc.
Jayess
- Chief Mechanical Contractors
Kosciusko
- Attala Lining Systems
Laurel
- Masonite
Leaf
- Green Veener Co., Inc.
Meridian
- J P Prichard Construction
Moss Point
- Hud-Vice Papermill
Olive Branch
- M & M Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Oxford
- Rebel Cosmetology College
Pascagoula
- Ingalls Shipyard
- Litton Systems, Inc.
- Pascagoula Shipyards
- Standard Oil Company
- The Green LBR Co.
Rolling Fort
- Delta Elastic Co.
Sardis
- Sardis Luggage Co.
Senatobia
- Shelby Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc.
St. Vicksburg
- Grand Gulf Nuclear
Tupelo
- American Motors
- Johns Manville
- Pennsylvania Tire
- Williams Engineering, Inc.
Water Valley
- Dixie Poultry of Water Valley
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 Mississippi 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