Battelle Laboratories-West Jefferson
Location
1425 Plain City-Georgesville Road
West Jefferson, Ohio
From 1943 to 1986, Battelle Memorial Institute performed atomic energy research and development for the Department of Energy and its predecessor agencies. The Battelle Laboratories have two separate locations in Columbus – King Avenue and West Jefferson. Battelle participated in research on fabrication of uranium and fuel elements, reactor development, submarine propulsion, fuel reprocessing, and the safe use of reactor vessels and piping.
At the West Jefferson location, Battelle operated a large hot cell facility and a research reactor. Reactor operations began in October 1956, and ended in December 1974. The reactor was defueled and partially dismantled in 1975 and Battelle’s license was changed to possession-only status.
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
- West Jefferson Plutonium Facilities
- Battelle Memorial Institute
- BMI
- Battelle Columbus Laboratories
- BCI
Type of Facility
- Atomic Weapons Employer
- Department of Energy
Covered by EEOICPA
- Part B
- Part B and Part E
EEOICPA Covered Years
- 1956-1975 (AWE)
- 1976-1985 (residual radiation)
- 1986-Present (DOE (remediation)
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