Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Williamsport is the largest city in and the county seat of Lycoming County and is located in north central region of Pennsylvania. Home to more than 30,000 residents, Williamsport is consistently ranked among the "Top 300 Places to Live" in the United States by Money magazine. Known for its burgeoning arts community, vibrant downtown and Victorian architecture, Williamsport is probably best known as the birthplace of Little League Baseball. With over 200,000 teams in more than 80 countries around the world, Little League baseball is the world’s largest youth sports program. Thousands of visitors travel to the area every August from around the globe to participate in the championship tournament. Lycoming College, Pennsylvania College of Technology, and The Commonwealth Medical College are all located in Williamsport. Williamsport Regional Medical Center, also located in Williamsport, was recognized as one of the 2011 Thomson Reuters 50 Top Heart Hospitals in the United States.

Incorporated as a city on January 15, 1866, Williamsport quickly became known as the "Lumber Capital of the World" producing 350 million board feet per day during peak production, the highest level of production of lumber in the world. Williamsport later became known for producing the Lycoming aircraft engine. Bethlehem Wire Rope, a 46-acre manufacturing complex in Williamsport, is the single largest wire rope manufacturing facility in North America. Top employers in Williamsport include Susquehanna Health, Williamsport Area School District, Brodard Company, and West Pharmaceuticals.

We have confirmed that Williamsport, Pennsylvania has numerous jobsites where asbestos exposure has been prevalent putting workers and their loved ones at risk to develop an asbestos-related disease, such as mesothelioma cancer. If you or a loved one were diagnosed with mesothelioma in Williamsport, you may benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma lawyer.

Jobsites in Williamsport where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Williamsport, 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.