Workers at the Exxon Mobil refinery and chemical plants in Baton Rouge, Louisiana may be at risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer as a result of asbestos exposure.
Individuals who have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease – including the spouses and adult children of asbestos workers – may qualify to file a lawsuit and receive compensation for their illness.
Workers and their loved ones may also be eligible to receive a free asbestos medical examination courtesy of our law firm.
Schedule your free exam or start the process of filing a claim today by contacting the asbestos lawyers at Hissey Mulderig & Friend. You can contact us by filling out our free claims submission form on the left side of this page, or by calling our office toll-free at 1-855-500-3734.
Asbestos Exposure at ExxonMobil’s Baton Rouge Refinery and Chemical Plants
The ExxonMobil refinery and chemical plants in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is one of the largest oil refineries in the world.
This facility was first opened by Standard Oil in 1909. Control of the plant eventually passed to Exxon (later ExxonMobil) after the Standard Oil Company (New Jersey) was renamed in 1973. At various points, the refinery and chemical plants also operated under the names Humble Oil and Refining Company, Enjay Chemical, and Esso Chemical.
Over the years, ExxonMobil’s Baton Rouge oil refinery was used to produce a wide variety of fuel products, including aviation fuel, diesel fuel, gasoline, jet fuel, lubricating oils, and waxes. The chemical plants located near the same site can produce billions of tons of petrochemical products annually, including adhesives and paint containing methyl ethyl ketone, and products such as diapers or tape that are made with isoprene.
Due to the age of ExxonMobil’s Baton Rouge oil refinery and chemical plants, workers employed at these facilities may face a high risk of asbestos-related diseases due to the widespread presence of asbestos materials at this site.
Much of the equipment that was used to refine crude oil at this Exxon refinery contained asbestos insulation. Asbestos was also used as a retardant for chemical reactions. Many of the countertops, benches, and protective clothing worn by workers also contained asbestos.
Although these materials were intended to protect workers, exposure to asbestos at the ExxonMobil plant increased the chance that workers at this facility could later develop diseases linked to asbestos exposure, including mesothelioma cancer and asbestos lung cancer.
Contact An Attorney and Start Your Claim Today
Workers exposed to asbestos before 1982 at the ExxonMobil refinery and chemical plants in Baton Rouge or other asbestos jobsites in the state of Louisiana and who were diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer may be eligible to file a lawsuit or a claim with an asbestos trust fund and receive compensation.
Workers who believe they may have developed symptoms of an asbestos-related disease may also be eligible to receive a free asbestos health exam courtesy of our law firm.
To learn more about receiving a free asbestos tests or to begin the process of filing an asbestos claim today, contact the asbestos attorneys at Hissey Mulderig & Friend. You can reach us by filling out the free asbestos claims submission form at the top of this page, or by calling our offices toll-free at 1-855-500-3734.
