🛢 Oil Refinery Workers Mesothelioma Lawsuits

If you or a loved one who worked in an oil refinery has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, you may qualify to file an oil refinery worker mesothelioma lawsuit. Our experienced legal team helps refinery workers and their families pursue financial compensation by identifying the companies responsible for asbestos exposure—often due to negligent practices and failure to provide safety warnings. We carefully build strong legal cases based on occupational and environmental exposure history, including asbestos exposure from boilers, furnaces, pumps, valves, gaskets, insulation, protective clothing, and contaminated refinery buildings.

Through oil refinery worker mesothelioma lawsuits, victims may receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, long-term care, and wrongful death. At Mesothelioma Help Center, we guide oil refinery employees and their families through every step of the legal process—with no upfront fees, and no payment unless we win. Our attorneys have decades of experience securing asbestos verdicts and asbestos trust fund claims, helping workers hold negligent corporations accountable and obtain the justice they deserve.

🛢 Oil Refinery Workers – What You’ll Learn From This Page:

• Oil refineries were filled with asbestos insulation, piping, and fireproofing.

• Repairs and maintenance disturbed asbestos, releasing toxic fibers.

• Protective gear and equipment contained asbestos.

• Asbestos was present in boilers, furnaces, and turbines.

• Workers with mesothelioma or asbestosis may qualify for lawsuits or trust fund claims.

🛢 Number of U.S. Oil Refinery Workers Exposed to Asbestos

Oil refinery employees were heavily exposed from the 1940s through the 1990s while operating and maintaining refinery equipment.

Total Estimated Exposure:
Over 925,000 U.S. oil refinery workers were exposed to asbestos, placing them at risk of mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.

🛢 Oil Refinery Asbestos-Containing Products

🔥 Boilers & Furnaces – Lined with asbestos insulation, releasing fibers during servicing.
⚙️ Pumps & Valves – Gaskets and seals contained asbestos disturbed in repairs.
🛢 Piping Systems – Asbestos-wrapped pipes filled refineries.
⚡ Turbines & Generators – Asbestos insulation used in high-heat machinery.
🏭 Storage Tanks – Lined with asbestos coatings and insulation.
🧥 Protective Clothing – Gloves, aprons, and coats contained asbestos fibers.
🏗 Wallboard & Panels – Asbestos wallboards and tiles filled offices and shops.
🚪 Fireproof Doors – Asbestos cores in fire doors exposed workers.
🛠 Maintenance Tools – Contained asbestos insulation in tool handles and shop areas.
📂 Workshops – Repairs disturbed asbestos debris across refinery shops.

🛢 Oil Refinery Workers and Asbestos Exposure

All refinery job roles faced asbestos risks.

👨‍🏭 Boiler Operators – Maintained asbestos-lined furnaces and boilers.
🔧 Maintenance Crews – Handled asbestos gaskets and valves.
⚡ Electricians – Installed asbestos-insulated wiring and panels.
🛠 Turbine Technicians – Repaired asbestos-insulated generators.
🏗 Construction Crews – Built refinery structures with asbestos cement and tiles.
🧹 Janitors & Laborers – Cleaned asbestos dust from workspaces.

🛢 Oil Refinery Facilities with Asbestos Exposure

🔥 Boiler Houses – Lined with asbestos insulation.
⚙️ Turbine Halls – Asbestos insulation on turbines and machinery.
🏭 Processing Units – Pumps and valves used asbestos gaskets.
🔌 Electrical Rooms – Wiring and boards wrapped in asbestos insulation.
📦 Maintenance Shops – Repairs disturbed asbestos debris.
🏢 Administrative Offices – Ceiling tiles and flooring contained asbestos.

🛢 Companies That Manufactured Asbestos Products for Oil Refineries

• Johns-Manville – Produced asbestos insulation and boards.

• Owens-Corning – Supplied asbestos pipe and block insulation.

• Armstrong World Industries – Manufactured asbestos floor and ceiling tiles.

• National Gypsum Company – Produced asbestos drywall and wallboard.

• Babcock & Wilcox – Made asbestos boilers and furnace systems.

• Foster Wheeler – Supplied asbestos-lined boilers and units.

• Eagle-Picher Industries – Manufactured asbestos plasters and cements.

• Keasbey & Mattison – Produced asbestos pipe insulation.

• CertainTeed Corporation – Supplied asbestos building materials.

• 3M Company – Produced asbestos adhesives and protective products.

🛢 Asbestos-Related Diseases in Oil Refinery Workers

• Mesothelioma – Cancer of the lung or abdominal lining caused only by asbestos.

• Lung Cancer – High risk among refinery workers exposed to asbestos dust.

• Asbestosis – Chronic scarring of lung tissue from asbestos inhalation.

🛢 Compensation for Oil Refinery Workers

Workers diagnosed with asbestos-related illnesses may be entitled to compensation.

What You Can Recover:

• Medical treatments (surgery, chemo, palliative care)

• Lost wages and future income

• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress

• In-home nursing or hospice care

• Funeral and burial expenses

• VA benefits (for military refinery service)

• Asbestos trust fund payouts

Average Payouts for Oil Refinery Workers

• Settlements: $1 million to $1.4 million

• Jury verdicts: Frequently exceed $2 million

• Filing deadlines: 1–3 years after diagnosis

🛢 FAQs About Oil Refinery Worker Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Who qualifies?
Refinery workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-caused lung cancer.

How did exposure happen?
From asbestos boilers, pipes, pumps, gaskets, turbines, and building materials.

Are veterans eligible?
Yes. Veterans stationed at military refineries may qualify for VA benefits and lawsuits.

What’s the filing deadline?
Most states allow 1–3 years after diagnosis or death.

Do I pay anything upfront?
No. Our attorneys work on contingency—no fees unless we win.

🛢 Why Oil Refinery Workers Choose Our Legal Team

• 25+ years of asbestos litigation experience

• Proven results for refinery and energy workers

• Access to plant records and product databases

• No fees unless we win

• Representation in all 50 states

🛢 How a Mesothelioma Lawyer Can Help Oil Refinery Workers

Oil refinery workers endured significant asbestos risks. Our lawyers:

• Investigate refinery job sites and product use

• File lawsuits and asbestos trust fund claims

• Represent families in wrongful death cases

• Handle cases on a no-win, no-fee basis

• Assist veterans with VA claims and lawsuits

🛢 Free Legal Help for Oil Refinery Workers & Families

📞 Call 800.291.0963 Today
✅ Free case evaluation
✅ No upfront costs
✅ Refinery exposure investigation
✅ Trust fund & lawsuit assistance