🛞 Tire Plant Workers Mesothelioma Lawsuits
If you or a loved one who worked in a tire plant has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer due to asbestos exposure, you may qualify to file a tire plant worker mesothelioma lawsuit. Our experienced legal team helps tire builders, machine operators, maintenance crews, and production staff pursue financial compensation by identifying the companies responsible for their asbestos exposure—often due to negligent practices and failure to provide proper safety warnings. We carefully build strong legal cases based on occupational and environmental exposure history, including asbestos exposure from curing presses, steam pipes, boilers, insulation, adhesives, conveyor systems, gaskets, protective clothing, and asbestos products used widely in tire manufacturing plants.
Through tire plant worker mesothelioma lawsuits, victims may recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, long-term care, and wrongful death. At Mesothelioma Help Center, we guide tire plant workers 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 victims hold negligent corporations accountable and obtain the justice they deserve.
🛞 Tire Plant Workers – What You’ll Learn From This Page:
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Curing presses and steam systems contained asbestos insulation.
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Conveyor belts, adhesives, and gaskets incorporated asbestos.
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Boilers, turbines, and pipes were lined with asbestos materials.
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Protective clothing used in high-heat areas contained asbestos.
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Tire plant workers with mesothelioma may qualify for compensation.
🛞 Number of U.S. Tire Plant Workers Exposed to Asbestos
From the 1940s through the 1980s, asbestos was used throughout tire factories.
| Exposure Source | Estimated Number of Tire Plant Workers Exposed |
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| Curing Presses & Molds | Over 300,000 exposed to asbestos linings and gaskets. |
| Boilers & Steam Pipes | Approximately 250,000 worked near asbestos insulation. |
| Conveyor Belts & Machinery | Around 200,000 exposed through asbestos adhesives. |
| Protective Clothing | Nearly 175,000 wore asbestos gloves, aprons, and coats. |
| Building Materials | About 150,000 worked in asbestos-lined facilities. |
| Maintenance Crews | Roughly 125,000 disturbed asbestos dust during repairs. |
Total Estimated Exposure:
More than 1.2 million U.S. tire plant workers faced asbestos exposure, leaving them at elevated risk of mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.
🛞 Tire Plant Worker Asbestos-Containing Products
⚙️ Curing Presses & Molds – Lined with asbestos gaskets and insulation.
🔥 Boilers & Furnaces – Contained asbestos lagging and pipe insulation.
🛞 Conveyor Belts – Made with asbestos adhesives and fabrics.
🧴 Rubber Adhesives & Sealants – Contained asbestos fibers for durability.
🧥 Protective Clothing – Gloves, aprons, and coats made with asbestos.
🏭 Ceiling & Wall Panels – Tire plants built with asbestos boards.
🛠 Gaskets & Packing – Used in press equipment and piping.
📦 Storage Areas – Asbestos dust spread from insulation in warehouses.
🚪 Fireproof Doors – Core materials contained asbestos.
🧹 Cleaning Tools – Sweeping tile and adhesive dust released asbestos.
🛞 Tire Plant Workers and Asbestos Exposure
👷 Tire Builders – Exposed during pressing and curing operations.
⚙️ Machine Operators – Handled asbestos in conveyor belts and adhesives.
🛠 Maintenance Crews – Repaired boilers, presses, and pipe insulation.
🔥 Boiler Operators – Worked near asbestos lagging and insulation.
🏭 General Workers – Exposed through asbestos-lined factory structures.
🧹 Cleaners – Swept asbestos debris into the air daily.
🛞 Facilities with Asbestos Exposure for Tire Plant Workers
🏭 Production Floors – Curing presses, molds, and adhesives released asbestos.
🔥 Boiler Rooms – Steam lines, boilers, and turbines lined with asbestos.
⚙️ Machine Shops – Conveyor belts and presses exposed workers.
📦 Storage Facilities – Asbestos insulation contaminated warehouses.
🚪 Loading Docks – Packaging and insulation exposed handlers.
🏢 Offices & Support Areas – Ceilings and walls built with asbestos panels.
🛞 Companies That Manufactured Asbestos Products for Tire Plant Workers
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Johns-Manville – Supplied asbestos insulation for boilers and pipes.
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Owens-Corning – Produced asbestos cement and insulation.
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Armstrong World Industries – Manufactured asbestos floor and wall tiles.
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Eagle-Picher Industries – Supplied asbestos adhesives and coatings.
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National Gypsum Company – Produced asbestos wallboard and plaster.
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3M Company – Made asbestos adhesives and protective products.
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Goodyear – Incorporated asbestos in tire plant equipment and adhesives.
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B.F. Goodrich – Used asbestos in curing and press operations.
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Firestone Tire & Rubber – Relied on asbestos for machinery and protective gear.
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Unarco – Produced asbestos insulation materials for tire factories.
🛞 Asbestos-Related Diseases in Tire Plant Workers
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Mesothelioma – Rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
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Lung Cancer – Higher risks among tire plant staff.
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Asbestosis – Chronic scarring from long-term asbestos inhalation.
🛞 Compensation for Tire Plant Workers
What You Can Recover:
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Medical treatments (chemo, surgery, palliative care)
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Lost wages and future income
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Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
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In-home or hospice care expenses
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Funeral and burial costs
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VA benefits (for military tire plant staff)
Average Payouts for Tire Plant Workers
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Settlements: $1 million–$1.4 million
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Jury verdicts: Frequently exceed $2 million
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Filing deadlines: 1–3 years after diagnosis
🛞 FAQs About Tire Plant Worker Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Who qualifies?
Tire plant workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer.
How did exposure happen?
From asbestos curing presses, adhesives, boilers, and protective gear.
Are veterans eligible?
Yes. Military tire factories and support shops used asbestos.
What’s the filing deadline?
Most states allow 1–3 years after diagnosis or death.
Do I pay anything upfront?
No. Our attorneys only collect fees if compensation is recovered.
🛞 Why Tire Plant Workers Choose Our Legal Team
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25+ years of asbestos litigation experience
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Proven results for factory and manufacturing staff
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Access to tire plant records and asbestos databases
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No fees unless we win
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Nationwide representation
🛞 How a Mesothelioma Lawyer Can Help Tire Plant Workers
Our attorneys provide vital support by:
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Investigating asbestos use in tire plants
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Filing lawsuits and asbestos trust fund claims
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Representing families in wrongful death cases
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Handling claims on a no-win, no-fee basis
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Assisting veterans with VA claims and compensation
🛞 Free Legal Help for Tire Plant Workers & Families
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