Florence, Alabama

Florence, a city with a population of approximately 36,000, is situated on the banks of the Tennessee River. It is nestled in the northwestern corner of Alabama and is the primary economic hub of this area. Florence was incorporated in 1826 and was named after Florence, Italy. The city of Florence is home to numerous festivals, museums and parks that attract tourists from all over.

Florence thrives today with manufacturing, service industries and financial institutions. Many companies located in Florence or surrounding cities like Reynolds Aluminum, Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company and Colberts Steam Plant have been known to have asbestos containing products used and/or manufactured on their premises. If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos in Florence, you may be at risk to develop mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer.

Large Jobsites in Florence where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance has compiled information obtained from a number of sources to identify the following large job sites in Florence where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Florence where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Florence, AL have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.