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. General Electric Plant (Indiana) 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.
General Electric Plant (Indiana)
State: Indiana
Location: Shelbyville
Time Period: 1956
Facility Type: Atomic Weapons Employer
Facility Description: In 1956, this facility handled thorium metal under subcontract to National Lead of Ohio (Fernald). The work, which involved 500 pounds of thorium, was a test of compacting and shaping techniques using General Electric’s equipment.
Listing:
General Electric Plant (Indiana) is listed as an Atomic Weapons Employer (AWE) site under the EEOICPA.
Compensation:
As of 04/05/2015, the total compensation paid under Parts B and E of the EEOICPA, including medical compensation, for workers suffering from the effects of having worked at General Electric Plant (Indiana) is $606,866.
General Electric Plant (Indiana) 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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