Mined for a Living.
Exposed Without Warning.
Justice for America’s Miners Affected by Asbestos Exposure
For decades, miners across the U.S. were unknowingly exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos. From asbestos-containing rock to dusty machinery and contaminated worksites, exposure often occurred daily , without proper warnings or protection.
Asbestos fibers, once inhaled, can stay in the body for decades, leading to mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis. The dangers didn’t end with the shift — miners often brought fibers home on their clothing, putting family members at risk too.
THE HISTORY OF ASBESTOS
What Miners Unearthed Wasn’t Just Ore, It Was a Lifetime of Risk.
As early as the late 1800s, asbestos was hailed as a “miracle mineral” for its fireproofing and insulating properties. But what miners didn’t know then — and what companies often ignored — was its deadly potential.
In the United States, asbestos wasn’t just mined directly in places like Libby, Montana, but it also occurred naturally alongside other minerals like talc, vermiculite, iron, and copper. That meant miners across the country, from coal fields in Appalachia to gold mines in the West, were regularly exposed to airborne asbestos fibers — often without protection or even warning.
By the mid-20th century, health warnings had surfaced. Yet asbestos use and mining continued for decades, with workers unknowingly breathing in toxic dust that would stay trapped in their lungs for life. The result? A wave of illnesses — mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis — often appearing 20 to 60 years later.
Today, thousands of former miners are still paying the price for a material they never chose to work with — but were surrounded by every day.
From Gold Mines to Talc Mines
No Worker Was Truly Safe
These mining roles carried a silent and deadly risk — asbestos dust in the air, clinging to clothes, and burying itself in lungs. Here's how each role was impacted:
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LIVING WITH MESOTHELIOMA
The love you share now will leave a lasting legacy
After a mesothelioma diagnosis, life becomes a whirlwind of decisions, emotions, and uncertainty. You deserve the very best care — treatment that fights the disease, eases your pain, and upholds your dignity.
Take time to explore every option, seek second opinions, and trust that your health and hope are worth fighting for. As treatments narrow, shift your focus to what matters most: relieving your pain and cherishing every moment with the people you love.
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