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. Ajax-Magnethermic Corp. 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 AWE facility and became ill, you may be entitled to compensation of up to $150K 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.
Ajax-Magnethermic Corp.
State: Ohio
Location: Youngstown
Time Period: 1958-1962
Facility Type: Atomic Weapons Employer
Facility Description: The Ajax-Magnethermic Corp. was involved in induction heat treatment of various forms of uranium for National Lead Company of Ohio (Fernald) and also for General Electric (Hanford). The company fabricated an induction heating unit for NLO in 1961.
Listing:
Ajax Magnethermic Corp. is listed as an Atomic Weapons Employer (AWE) under the EEOICPA
DISCUSSION:
Documents reviewed describe tests performed between 1958 and 1961. There is no documentation indicating that work with radioactive materials occurred past October 31, 1961. Multiple documents and radiological surveys were available demonstrating implementation of radiological contamination controls and representative monitoring during operations, along with descriptions of post-operational decontamination and area monitoring. These actions and documentation demonstrate elimination of the potential for residual radiological contamination.
INFORMATIONAL SOURCES:
Sources of information reviewed during this evaluation included:
;DOE Office of Health, Safety and Security Website
;Trip Reports by National Lead of Ohio to the Facility from 1958 to 1961
EVALUATION FINDINGS:
Documentation reviewed indicates that there is little potential for significant residual contamination outside of the period in which weapons-related production occurred.
Ajax Magnethermic Corp. Workers:
If you or your parent worked at this or any other AWE facility and became ill, you may be entitled to compensation of up to $150K 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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