North Kansas City, Missouri

North Kansas City occupies a total area of 4.6 square miles in Clay County, Missouri. Home to approximately 4,800 people, the city’s daytime population swells by thousands due to its large business and industrial base.

North Kansas City is an independent municipality that is almost completely surrounded by Kansas City and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The district was incorporated on November 4, 1912, as North Kansas City. Through the years, North Kansas City's economy has evolved from an agricultural base to a strong, diverse industrial base. The city's major industries include pharmaceuticals, automotive, commercial printing, plastics, and textiles.

Use of asbestos products was prevalent during the mid-20th century at several jobsites in North Kansas City, Missouri including North Kansas City Hospital, Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, and Bethlehem Steel Company, among others. Working with and/or around asbestos products increases the risk of developing asbestos cancer. Asbestos attorneys may also be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in North Kansas City.

Jobsites in North Kansas City where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in North Kansas City, MO 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.