Bradford, Pennsylvania

Situated in a valley in the Allegheny Mountains surrounded by woods and steep hills is Bradford, Pennsylvania, a small city in McKean County with an estimated population of 9,100. Settled in 1823, Bradford was chartered as a city in 1879 and emerged as an oil boomtown in the Pennsylvanian oil rush that occurred in the late 1800s. Bradford is home to an American Refining Group (ARG) oil refinery; it is the oldest continuously operating refinery in the United States. The area's Pennsylvania Grade crude oil has superior qualities and is free of asphaltic constituents, contains only trace amounts of sulfur and nitrogen, and has excellent characteristics for refining into lubricants. World-famous Kendall racing oils were produced in Bradford. Attractions nearby Bradford include Allegany State Park in New York, the third-largest state park in the United States; and the Allegheny National Forest, the only national forest in Pennsylvania.

Bradford’s largest and most notable employers are Zippo, a manufacturer of collectible pocket lighters; and Case, which is owned by Zippo, a producer of collectible knives. Kendall Oil & Refining Company, founded in 1881 in Bradford, is one of the first companies to utilize the Zippo for advertising. Other large employers include Bradford Regional Medical Center, which underwent a significant campus expansion in 2006; Beacon Light; Bradford Area School District; and the nearby Federal Prison employed 301 as of that time.

Bradford's history of industry puts it in a high risk category for asbestos exposure, a known cause of mesothelioma cancer. You should consider contacting an asbestos attorney if you were diagnosed with mesothelioma in Radford.

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

Other Jobsites in Bradford where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Bradford, PA 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 Bradford, PA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Bradford, PA. 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.