Virginia-Carolina Chemical
Location
Nichols, Florida
The Virginia-Carolina Chemical Corporation produced uranium as a byproduct of the recovery of phosphate chemicals and fertilizers. The AEC contracted with the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Corp. for the recovery of the uranium, which was ultimately used in weapons production.
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
- Conser Dept. of Phillips Brothers Division
- Englehard Minerals and Chemical Corporation
- Socony Mobile Oil Company
- Virginia-Carolina Chemical Corporation
Type of Facility
- Atomic Weapons Employer
Covered by EEOICPA
- Part B
EEOICPA Covered Years
- 1952-1957
- 1958-1977 (residual radiation)
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