Beryllium Corporation of America-Hazelton Information
Location
Hazelton, Pennsylvania
The Manhattan Engineer District and the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) contracted with the facility for the production of beryllium metal, beryllium oxide, and beryllium powder. The AEC contracted with the facility for the refining and fabrication of beryllium. Later the facility produced beryllium blanks for the Y-12 plant and Dow (Rocky Flats).
Alternative Names
- Berylco
- Kawecki-Berylco
- Cabot Corporation
- Beryllium Corp. of America (Ashmore)
Type of Facility
- Beryllium Vendor
Covered by EEOICPA
- Part B
EEOICPA Covered Years
- 1957-1979
Did work for:
- Rocky Flats
DOE
DOL
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