The EEOICPA was passed in 2000. It provides compensation to workers who became ill as a result of their employment manufacturing nuclear weapons in the USA, as well as their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Ore Buying Station at Edgemont EEOICPA coverage is available for qualified former Workers and their families.
Are you eligible for compensation? If you or a family member worked at this or another DOE facility and became ill, you may be entitled to compensation of up to $400K plus medical benefits. Call EEOICPA Counsel Hugh Stephens at 1-855-548-4494 or fill out our free claim evaluation, We can help even if you’ve already filed, even if your claim was denied!
Here, we have compiled publicly available information and documentation about the facilities covered by the Act to clarify how their activities relate to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.
Ore Buying Station at Edgemont
State: South Dakota
Location: Edgemont
Time Period: 1952-1956
Facility Type: Department of Energy
Facility Description: The ore buying station at Edgemont purchased uranium ore for the AEC. The American Smelting and Refining Company (ASRC) managed and operated the Edgemont station from November 1952 to January 1956. Lucius Pitkin replaced ASRC as the M&O contractor in February 1956. The Mines Development Corporation purchased the ore buying station on July 12, 1956.
Contractors: American Smelting and Refining Company (1952-1956); and Lucius Pitkin, Inc. (1956).
Listing:
Ore Buying Station at Edgemont is listed as a Department of Energy (DOE) site under the EEOICPA.
Ore Buying Station at Edgemont Workers:
If you or your parent worked at this or any other DOE or AWE facility and became ill, you may be entitled to compensation of up to $400K plus medical benefits from the US Department of Labor. Call EEOICPA Counsel Hugh Stephens at 1-855-EEOICPA (336-4272) or fill out the form to the right, whether or not you have already filed a claim and even if your claim has been accepted or denied.
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