Aeroprojects Information
Location
200-T East Rosedale Avenue
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Beginning in 1951, Aeroprojects Inc. performed research and development for the AEC. The company’s work included investigation of the use of ultrasonic energy in the areas of instrumentation, welding, filling of tubes with powders, extrusion, solidification and cleaning. Materials used by the company include alloys and compounds of aluminum, beryllium, mercury, thorium and uranium.
During the period of residual contamination, as designated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and as noted in the dates above, employees of subsequent owners and operators of this facility are also covered under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.
Alternative Names
- Sonabond Ultrasonics
Type of Facility
- Atomic Weapons Employer
- Beryllium Vendor
Covered by EEOICPA
- Part B
EEOICPA Covered Years
- 1951-1973 (AWE)
- 1974-1976 (beryllium vendor)
DOE
DOL
NIOSH
- FAQs About Your Case
- Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health
- AWE Site Wide Documents
- NIOSH Case Statistics
Other Resources
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