About Asbestos Exposure in South Carolina
Thousands of workers in South 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 28 documented asbestos exposure sites across 15 cities in South Carolina.
Beech Island
- Kimberly Clark
Brunson
- Brunson Laundry & Cleaners
Charleston
- Medical University of South Carolina
Columbia
- Columbia Products Co.
- Derrick Insulation Co.
- Glass Shop, Inc.
- Robo of Columbia, Inc.
Florence
- International Knife & Saw, Inc
- Murray-Mitchell Lighting Co.
Great Falls
- JP Stevens Textile Mill
Greenville
- Covil Corporation
- Daniel International Corp.
- Daniels Construction (Fluor Inc.)
- Delcon Corp.
- Insulation Services, Inc.
- Mount Vernon Mills, Inc.
- Oxytherm, Inc.
- Yeargin Construction Co., Inc.
Greenwood
- Carolina Pride Foods, Inc.
Loris
- Horry County School District
- Marlene Industries
Myrtle Beach
- Mancill Electric
Newberry
- Cannon Construction & Supply
Pendleton
- Roper Motor Co.
Rockhill
- Atlanta FAA
Winnsboro
- Huntington Brothers
- Uniroyal, Inc. Textile Plant
York
- Hamilton Erection Inc.
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 South 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