Asbestos in Cowlitz County Paper Mills
Cowlitz County paper mills exposed many workers to asbestos, causing them to develop asbestos-related conditions, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis. Workers often do not know they are sick until decades after initial exposure. If you or a loved one developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness from working at Cowlitz County paper mills, contact the Longview mesothelioma attorneys at Bergman Oslund Udo Little. We have over 20 years of experience helping asbestos victims and their families.
Brendan Little, Partner, Bergman Oslund Udo Little Last Updated: August 9, 2024
The first major companies to build factories in Cowlitz County were linked to the timber industry. Founded in 1927, Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging produced kraft paper and lineboard. Today, it is a vital electricity and energy-generating facility.
Until the 1980s, every paper mill in Cowlitz County used asbestos materials in machinery and construction materials for fireproofing and durability. Paper mill workers were exposed to asbestos, putting them at risk of developing asbestosis and mesothelioma.
How Much Asbestos Exposure Have Paper Mill Workers Faced?
Cowlitz County asbestos paper mills used asbestos in paper mill equipment and building materials for decades. Workers at risk for asbestos exposure in paper mills include:
- Maintenance personnel
- Workers who directly worked with asbestos fabrics and felt
- Pulping, boiler, and paper-making workers
Asbestos Found at Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging in Cowlitz County, WA
Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging used asbestos products from the 1940s to the late 1970s. In the mid-1980s, it began encasing or removing asbestos. Unfortunately, people who worked at the mill before the mid-1980s had already been exposed.
According to a lawsuit filed in the early 2000s, Shellenbarger v. Longview Fibre Co., asbestos was found asbestos at Longview’s plant in Cowlitz County, Washington, in the following products and areas:
- Pipe coverings and machine hoods
- Dryer felts
- Insulation
- Warehouse number three, where asbestos was cut
- Pitch control agents and gaskets
Legal Options for Paper Mill Workers Exposed to Asbestos
Cowlitz County paper mill workers with a history of asbestos exposure have a higher chance of developing mesothelioma. If you or a loved one has mesothelioma from working at a Cowlitz County asbestos paper mill, Bergman Oslund Udo Little can help. Our asbestos lawyers can help your explore your options and provide strong legal advice.
Since 1995, Bergman Oslund Udo Little has fought for asbestos victims and their families. We have collected over $1 billion for our clients. We have created a database of information on major paper mills, industrial facilities, shipyards, oil refineries, and power plants throughout Washington, Alaska, and Oregon. We are familiar with the unique circumstances facing veterans in our communities.
Contact a Bergman Oslund Udo Little asbestos attorney today for a free mesothelioma case review.
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