Chambersburg Engineering Company Information

Location

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

In March 1957, a series of hot uranium forging tests were conducted at the Chambersburg Engineering company by the Metallurgical Department of National Lead Company of Ohio (Fernald). Approximately 150 hot uranium slugs were forged into washers on two Chambersburg air compressor impactors.

Type of Facility

  • Atomic Weapons Employer

Covered by EEOICPA

  • Part B

EEOICPA Covered Years

  • March 20-21, 1957

Did work for:

  • Fernald

DOE

DOL

NIOSH

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