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. Allis-Chalmers Co. 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.
Allis-Chalmers Co.
Also Known As: Hawley Plant
State: Wisconsin
Location: West Allis (Milwaukee)
Time Period: 1943-1944
Facility Type: Atomic Weapons Employer
Facility Description: Allis-Chalmers made vacuum pumps for the Y-12 plant effort. The company also wound magnetic coils for the “calutrons” used in the Y-12 plant to produce highly enriched uranium. In late 1943 General Groves ordered some partially-used coils be sent back to Allis- Chalmers for cleaning. This cleaning effort is how some uranium would have found its way back to Wisconsin.
Allis-Chalmers was also involved in the construction of the K-25 Plant. It provided compressors designed to handle uranium hexafluoride.
Listing:
Allis-Chalmers Co. is listed as an Atomic Weapons Employer under the EEOICPA.
Compensation:
As of 02/17/2015, the total compensation paid under Part B of the EEOICPA, including medical compensation, for workers suffering from the effects of having worked at Allis-Chalmers Co. is $0.
Allis-Chalmers Co. 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 $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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