East Baton Rouge Parish has long been home to chemical plants, oil refineries, and industrial facilities, placing workers and residents at risk of asbestos exposure. Located in the heart of Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley,” Baton Rouge has seen generations of employees unknowingly exposed to asbestos, a substance linked to life-threatening illnesses such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.

If you or a loved one worked at an East Baton Rouge job site and has received a mesothelioma or asbestos-related disease diagnosis, The Law Office of Philip C. Hoffman is here to help. We represent workers, veterans, and families who have been affected by toxic asbestos, fighting to secure compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.

Even if you’re unsure exactly where or how your exposure occurred, we can help. Our experienced team can investigate your work history, identify likely sources of exposure, and build a strong case for financial recovery.

Jobsites in East Baton Rouge Parish
Many workers in Orleans Parish were exposed to asbestos through industrial, shipyard, railroad, and construction jobs. The following sites are locations where asbestos-containing materials were used:

• Albermarle, Ethyl Chemical Plant, Baton Rouge
• Allied Chemical Plant, Baton Rouge/Geismar
• Allied Signal, Baton Rouge
• Amco Oil, Baton Rouge
• Baton Rouge Coal and Towing Company 
• Baton Rouge General Hospital
• Borden Chemical, Baton Rouge, Geismar
• Cajun Electric Power Cooperative, Baton Rouge
• Co-Parliament Rubber Plant, Baton Rouge
• Consolidated Chemical Plant, Baton Rouge
• Dow Chemical, Baton Rouge
• Enjay Plastics Plant, Baton Rouge
• Ethyl Chemical Plant, Baton Rouge
• Exxon Chemical Baton Rouge
• Exxon Oil Refinery Docks, Baton Rouge
• Exxon Refinery & Chemical Plant, Baton Rouge
• Exxon Tank Farm, Baton Rouge
• Exxon-Dow Shop, Baton Rouge
• Exxon Chemical Plant, Baton Rouge
• Exxonmobil Oil Refinery, Baton Rouge
• Exxon Plastics Plant, Baton Rouge
• Exxonmobil Polyolefins Plant, Baton Rouge
• Formosa Plastics, Baton Rouge
• Foster Grant, Baton Rouge
• Freeport Sulphur, Baton Rouge
• Georgia Pacific Paper Mill, Baton Rouge
• Grace Chemical Plant, Baton Rouge
• GSU/Louisiana Station Power Plant, Baton Rouge
• Gulf State Utility, Baton Rouge
• Gulf States Utilities Powerhouse, Baton Rouge
• Honey Performance Polymers & Chemicals (Baton Rouge North Works) Allied Chemical Plant
• Honey Performance Polymers & Chemicals (Baton Rouge South Works) Allied Chemical Plant
• Humble Oil and Refining Company, Baton Rouge
• Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) Chemical Plant, Baton Rouge
• Kaiser Aluminum, Baton Rouge
• Louisiana State Office Buildings
• Louisiana State University
• Maryland Tank Farm, Baton Rouge
• Millwood Packing Company, Baton Rouge
• Oil Refinery, Baton Rouge
• Rollins Environmental Service, Baton Rouge
• Ryan Airport
• Shell Oil Refinery, Baton Rouge, Norco, Geismar
• Standard Oil Chemical Plant, Baton Rouge
• State Capitol Building, Baton Rouge
• State Insurance Building, Baton Rouge
• State Times Building, Baton Rouge
• Stauffer Chemical, Baton Rouge 
• Texaco, Baton Rouge, Convent
• Uniroyal, Geismar
• Willow Glen Power Plant, Baton Rouge
• Women's Hospital, Baton Rouge

This list is not exhaustive. Because asbestos was used so extensively throughout East Baton Rouge Parish, exposure may have occurred at many additional job sites, including smaller facilities, commercial buildings, and residential construction projects.

Industries and Employers Historically Linked to Asbestos Exposure
Baton Rouge’s workforce has historically included employees in industries with high asbestos exposure risk:

• Chemical and petrochemical manufacturing
• Oil refining and storage facilities
• Fireproofing, insulation, and construction trades
• Maritime, shipyard, and port work

Even brief exposure in these industries can lead to serious, life-threatening illnesses.

What Should I Do if Diagnosed with Mesothelioma in Baton Rouge?
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, it is important to get legal help as soon as possible.

Our attorneys have in-depth knowledge of Louisiana’s industrial history and the specific job sites where asbestos exposure was most likely to occur. We can guide you through every step of the legal process with compassion and determination.

Call 504.822.6050 or schedule a free consultation today.