Geneva Steel Asbestos Exposure | Mesothelioma Cancer Lawsuits

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Steel mills have historically been hotspots for chronic toxic exposure and occupational cancer clusters, largely due to the huge amount of asbestos used in the construction of the facilities, as well as the asbestos insulation used in the protective gear many workers would wear in steel plants up until the 1970s when health experts began warning of the devastating impact these toxic materials could have on the personal health of millions of American workers.

Our asbestos cancer lawyers can assist you in pinpointing the source of your illness and can build a case against any negligent employer in work injury lawsuits. The Lyon Firm has been successful in settling numerous toxic exposure claims on behalf of former workers diagnosed with cancer years after their employment.

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Geneva Steel, a steel mill located in Vineyard, Utah, was once one of the largest integrated steel mills in the country. Raw materials were shipped into the plant by rail, processed into steel and steel products, and then reshipped back to the market.

The plant had on-site blast furnaces as well as rolling mill facilities for forming the steel into plate. At its peak production levels, many decades ago, Geneva Steel was the largest steel mill west of the Mississippi. U.S. Steel was operating the plant until 1987 when it was then sold to Geneva Steel Company.

For many years, critics complained that the plant was a major polluter and contaminated the grounds with arsenic, lead, zinc, nickel, acids, PCBs and petroleum products. Arsenic, ammonia, and benzene were also detected in groundwater monitoring wells around the area of the plant. Asbestos was used in the building materials, insulation of machinery and in protective equipment issued to many steel workers.