Wolverine Tube Division
Location
Detroit, Michigan
In 1943, the University of Chicago subcontracted to Wolverine Tube of Detroit, Michigan, for help in extrusion of metals that were needed as part of the Manhattan Project. Wolverine Tube performed research on the fabrication of aluminum slugs and the process of aluminum canning and also experimented with thorium and beryllium. This contract ended in 1946. Wolverine Tube received other AEC contracts because of its extrusion expertise.
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
- Division of Calumet Hecia Consolidated Copper Company
- Hermes Automotive
- Mamif Corporation
Type of Facility
- Atomic Weapons Employer
- Beryllium Vendor
Covered by EEOICPA
- Part B
EEOICPA Covered Years
- 1943-1946 (beryllium vendor)
- 1843-1946 (AWE)
- 1947-1989 (residual radiation)
Did work for:
- University of Chicago
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