Midland, Michigan

The city of Midland occupies 35.0 square miles in the Tri-Cities region of Michigan. Midland, home to more than 41,000 people, serves as the county seat of Midland County. While the majority of the city exists within Midland County, a small portion extends into Bay County. Most of Midland’s area is incorporated from Midland Township. The city was ranked the fourth “Best Small Town to Raise a Family” by Forbes Magazine. Midland is home to manufacturers of basic and specialty chemicals, plastics, and silicone products, advanced materials, life science, healthcare and printing businesses. Among Midland’s top employers are Dow Chemical Company, Dow Corning Corporation, and Chemical Bank.

Dow Chemical, headquartered in Midland since 1897, is a provider of plastics, chemicals, and agricultural products. As of 2007, Dow Chemical is the second largest chemical manufacturer in the world by revenue and as of 2009, the third-largest chemical company in the world by market capitalization. In 1968, Consumers Power began construction of a nuclear power plant in Midland, primarily for the Dow Chemical Company. Extreme construction problems caused years of delays and costs soared. The Three Mile Island accident in 1979 resulted in a massive change in nuclear regulatory requirements and system redesign. When it was revealed that the containment buildings were settling and foundation cracks were discovered, Dow terminated their contract with Consumers Power, and the project was abandoned in 1984. In 1985, Consumers Power formed a partnership with eight other companies to convert Midland's abandoned nuclear plant into a gas-fired power plant. Transformation of the plant began in 1986 and was completed at a cost of $500 million. The Midland Cogeneration Venture, one of the largest gas-fired cogeneration power plants in the world, began producing power in 1991 and that success restored faith in Consumers Power. The facility currently produces 10% of the power consumption for the Lower Peninsula of Michigan and is one of the Midland’s largest taxpayers.

Midland, Michigan has a history of heavy industrial activity, particularly at power plants and chemical manufacturing plants, which places it in a high risk category for asbestos exposure. Workers exposed to asbestos may be at risk for mesothelioma cancer. If you were exposed to asbestos in Midland, you may benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma lawyer.

Large Jobsites in Midland 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 Midland where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Midland where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Midland, MI 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.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Midland, MI

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Midland, MI. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.