Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Information
Location
Batavia, Illinois
The Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab for short) got its started as the National Accelerator Laboratory, which marks the year that the first employees were hired. Its name was formally changed to the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in 1972. Fermilab has one of the most powerful particle accelerators in the world and is used to conduct a variety of high-energy physics programs.
Throughout the course of its operations, the potential for beryllium exposure existed at this site, due to beryllium use, residual contamination, and decontamination activities.
Type of Facility
- Department of Energy
Covered by EEOICPA
- Part B and Part E
EEOICPA Covered Years
- 1967- Present
Contractors
- 2006-Present Fermi Research Alliance, LLC
- 1967-2006 Universities Research Association
Contract Numbers
- AC35-89ER40486
- AC02-76CH03000
DOE
- Comprehensive Epidemiologic Data Resource Analytic Data File Sets-Mortality and Morbidity Study of 5-rem Workers at 23 Department Of Energy (DOE) facilities
- DOE Facility List by Name
- Flickr
- FUSRAP Considered Site
- Glassdoor
- Youtube Channel
- Website
DOL
- Tracking your DOL Claim Status
- Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health
- Ombudsman’s Office
- Resource Center
- DOL Case and Claim Statistics
- Site Exposure Matrix
NIOSH
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