Chicago Heights Steel

Established nearly a century ago, Chicago Heights Steel of Chicago Heights, Illinois, is the only special market mill in the United States that rolls billet and rail steel.  Rail Steel is the trade name given to steel products which have been hot-rolled from railroad rails.  This product may not necessarily be used in the railroad industry but can be employed for many other uses as well, such as in the building and construction business.  Rail steel is touted for its lighter weight and higher strength.  It may be fashioned into just about any shape desired.

Through the decades, asbestos has been heavily used in the steel industry and lung diseases are a common occurrence among steelworkers.  Because of its fire- and heat-resistant qualities, asbestos was used to insulate steam pipes, boilers, and furnaces and employees often wore protective clothing made from asbestos, such as gloves, leggings, aprons, coats, and even masks.  Steelworkers often handled asbestos blankets and cloths as well. Those who may have been exposed to airborne asbestos fibers include machinists, welders, solderers, millwrights, furnace operators, inspectors, testers, and many others. 

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Mesothelioma due to exposure caused by employment at Chicago Heights Steel or other similar facilities?  If so, you’ll want to know more about your legal rights as an asbestos-related cancer sufferer.  Our free Mesothelioma Information Kit will provide facts about the disease, its treatment, and your legal options.  If you have a viable claim, time is of the essence.  Send for our kit today.