About Asbestos Exposure in Nebraska
Thousands of workers in Nebraska 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 17 cities in Nebraska.
Bellevue
- Cramer Power Station
Blair
- Agrico Chemical Co.
Brownville
- Atomic Power Plant
Elkhorn
- All Seasons Heating
Fremont
- Ike Toy Roofing
- Municipal Power Plant
Grand Island
- Great Western Auto Parts Co.
Hastings
- City Hide & Metal Co.
- Co-Op Refinery
- H&M Equipment Co.
- Hastings Asphalt, Inc.
- Woodwards Disposal Service
Kearney
- Bar Distributing Co, Inc.
- Central Contracting Corp.
- Eaton Electrical, Inc.
- Gifford Roofing
Lexington
- Nebraska Power District
Lincoln
- Nebraska Public Power
McCook
- Niks Iron & Metal Auto Salvage
North Platte
- Union Pacific Railway Co.
Omaha
- Carpenter Paper Co.
- City Wide Heating
- Frontier Oil
- Geneva Lumber Co.
- Natkin Service of Omaha
- Omaha Public Power
- Siebler Heating
- Union Pacific Railroad
- Vaughn Insulation
- Western Electric Plant
Papillion
- Dee's Heating & Air Conditioning
Plattsmouth
- Industrial Insulators International
Sidney
- Union Pacific Railway Co.
Sutherland
- Nebraska Public Power
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 Nebraska 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