McKeesport, Pennsylvania

Located at the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers, McKeesport is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. Home to over 24,000 residents, McKeesport is the second largest city (not including townships, boroughs, and Home Rule Municipalities) in the county after Pittsburgh. McKeesport was settled in 1795 and named in honor of John McKee, its founder. In 1842, McKeesport was incorporated as a borough and later as a city in 1891.

Beginning in the late 19th century and through much of the 20th century, McKeesport’s primary industry was steelmaking. The National Tube Works Company, a manufacturer of iron pipes, opened in 1872 and became part of U.S. Steel. In the years directly following the opening of the National Tube Company, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, McKeesport was the fastest growing municipality in the United States. The city's population reached a peak of 55,355 in 1940. Families arrived from other parts of the Eastern United States, Italy, Germany, Russia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary, with most working at the National Tube Company (at one point employing approximately 10,000 men). During World War II, McKeesport contributed to the steel making efforts and for the first time in McKeesport, women worked in the steel mills. National Tube closed in the 1980s, along with other United States Steel plants in the Mon Valley.

We have confirmed that McKeesport, Pennsylvania has a number of jobsites where asbestos exposure occurred.  Workers and their loved ones exposed to asbestos materials may be at risk to develop an asbestos-related cancer such as mesothelioma. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, scroll down to see a list of mesothelioma doctors located in and around McKeesport. Asbestos lawyers may also be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in McKeesport.

Jobsites in McKeesport where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in McKeesport, 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 McKeesport, PA

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

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