Mandan, North Dakota

Located across the Missouri River from Bismarck, the city of Mandan is the county seat of Morton County, North Dakota and has a population of approximately 18,000 people. In 1881, Mandan was founded as the center for western expansion of the iron trail, and by 1883, a railroad bridge spanning the Missouri River linked the east and west.

The city’s slogan, “Where the West Begins” fully embodies Mandan’s rich heritage. Mandan first existed as a village for the Mandan tribe, then became a cavalry fort, and finally, transformed into a railroad town and hub for area ranchers and farmers. The construction of the Northern Pacific rail lines brought growth to the area in the early 20th century by providing barley, sugar beet, and red potato farmers with a means of transportation for their goods. Mandan’s prosperity considerably increased in 1951 when oil was discovered. Standard Oil announced plans to build a refinery, and after the construction of a crude oil pipeline, the refinery began producing 30,000 barrels of oil per day. The refinery’s current owner, Tesoro Refining and Marketing, boasts a capacity of 60,000 barrels per day. Other companies attracted to Mandan’s oil resources over the years include BP Amoco North Dakota, American Oil Refinery, and Mandan Oil. Today, Mandan is a growing city, and along with Bismarck, serves as a regional retail and trade center for North Dakota.

For many years, asbestos containing products were used in industrial and manufacturing sites such as those located in the Mandan over the years. Workers who worked with and/or around asbestos may be at risk to develop mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer. If you were exposed to asbestos in Mandan, you may benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma lawyer.

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

Other Jobsites in Mandan where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Mandan, ND 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.