1950s Nuclear Workers in Missouri Seek Special Radiation Benefits Boost
Published Date: 12/30/2025
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Summary
NIOSH is checking out a request to add workers from United Nuclear Corporation in Hematite, Missouri, who worked between 1958 and 1965, to a special group that helps people exposed to dangerous stuff on the job. If approved, these employees (or their families) could get easier access to health benefits and compensation. This review kicks off now, so stay tuned for updates that might affect claims and support.
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Workers from Hematite (1958–1965) Under Review
NIOSH is evaluating a petition to add employees of United Nuclear Corporation at the Hematite, Missouri site who worked there from January 1, 1958, through June 30, 1965, to the Special Exposure Cohort under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. If the cohort is designated, those employees or their families could get easier access to federal health benefits and compensation. NIOSH published the decision to evaluate in the Federal Register on December 30, 2025.
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