Clairton, Pennsylvania

Nestled along the Monongahela River, Clairton is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania approximately 20 miles south of Pittsburgh. Clairton came into existence around the turn of the 20th century when the United States Steel Corporation acquired land along the west side of the Monongahela River. The land would become the site for Clairton Works, a prosperous integrated steel mill and the largest coke manufacturing facility in the United States. As Clairton Works expanded, the population of Clairton grew and the community thrived. Clairton, once known as the "Coke Capital of the World", took on a life of its own, including a business district and educational, religious, and cultural facilities. The city peaked in the late 1950s when the population approached 25,000. But since that time, population has steadily declined. Today, Clairton is home to less than 9,000 residents.

With the decline of the steel industry in the 1980s, the City of Clairton was designated a distressed municipality by Pennsylvania's Department of Community Affairs. Clairton is a modern day ghost town. The downtown area is lined with vacant storefronts and bars. Also, abandoned residential areas plague the area. Large portions of the city have descended into poverty and crime. Local groups have tried to encourage recovery, but have been unsuccessful due to lack of funding or interest.

Use of asbestos containing materials was prevalent for years at a number of jobsites in Clairton. Thus, asbestos exposure has been a concern for workers. We provide information about mesothelioma doctors and cancer centers near Clairton at the bottom of this page. Additionally, mesothelioma lawyers may be able to assist if you were exposed to asbestos in Clairton and then diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Jobsites in Clairton where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Clairton, 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 Clairton, PA

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

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Clairton, PA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Clairton, PA. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.