Chemical Construction Company Information
Location
Linden, New Jersey
The Chemical Construction Company conducted research and development activities to recover uranium and other metals from low-grade waste materials. The wastes were generated by uranium processing operations at the Mallinckrodt facility in St. Louis, Missouri.
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
- Chemico
- Chemical Construction Corporation Pilot Plant
Type of Facility
- Atomic Weapons Employer
Covered by EEOICPA
- Part B
EEOICPA Covered Years
- 1953-1955 (AWE)
- 1956-March 1, 2011 (residual radiation)
Did work for:
- Mallinckrodt
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