About Asbestos Exposure in North Carolina
Thousands of workers in North Carolina 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 43 documented asbestos exposure sites across 23 cities in North Carolina.
Asheville
- Freck Radio & Supply Company, Inc.
Bridgeton
- Encee Chemical
Cary
- Trans World Radio
Charlotte
- East Bay Auto Group, LLC
- Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea
- Guy M. Beaty & Co, Inc.
- Hallman Electric
- Harrison Wright Construction Co.
- J A Jones, Inc.
- National Gypsum
- Peak Seals Performance Contracting, Inc.
- Rowe Corp.
- Royal Indemnity Company
- S.E. Construction of Florida
Credmore
- Kaiser Roth Corp.
Fayetteville
- Mega Force Temporaries, Inc.
Greensboro
- Ansco
- Arden Services, Inc.
- Burlington Industries, Inc.
- Vicks Chemical
Greenville
- Aeronautics Manufacturer
Havelock
- Cherry Point Air Station
Hendersonville
- Manual Woodworkers & Weavers
High Point
- Tar Heel Paving
Holly Ridge
- Thornapple Valley Plant
Kannapolis
- Cannon Mills Co
Laurenberg
- Glass Factory
- Libby Owens Ford
Lexington
- Brown Cable Construction Co.
Morehead City
- Oren Vise Je. Steel Company
Mount Airy
- Pike Electric
New Bern
- Culpepper Awning
- R.E. Bingle Sheet Metal
Roanoke Rapids
- Champion Paper Mill
Sanford
- Casels Oil Company
Statesville
- Arkansas Technologies, Inc.
- J C Steele & Sons, Inc.
- Sigmon Electric Co.
Waynesville
- Champion International Corp.
- Dayco Southern International
- Enka Factory
- Haywood County Co-Operations
Weston
- AT & T
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 North Carolina 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