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Uranium Workers
What is a Uranium Minor?
A “Uranium Miner” is an individual who worked in the uranium mining industry, primarily involved in the extraction of uranium ore from mines. Uranium miners were exposed to various health risks due to their occupation, such as inhaling radioactive dust and gases that emanated from the uranium ore. These exposures often led to specific health conditions, primarily lung-related diseases, and cancers. As a result, many uranium miners developed illnesses directly associated with their prolonged exposure to radiation and hazardous working conditions.
To address the health issues faced by uranium miners and provide compensation, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) offers financial support to eligible individuals who have contracted diseases as a direct result of their work in the uranium mining industry. The program aims to ensure that these workers and their families receive the recognition and assistance they deserve.
Uranium Miners Qualifications
To be eligible for compensation as a uranium worker, an individual must have been exposed to at least 40 Working Level Months or have worked for a minimum of 1 year in certain uranium mines at any time between January 1, 1941, and December 31, 1971. This extended period covers a significant era in uranium mining history.
During this time, many individuals who played a vital role in the uranium mining industry were exposed to various health hazards. If an individual meets these exposure and employment criteria, they may qualify for compensation. The compensation is intended to provide support to those who later developed specific diseases as a result of their exposure to hazardous materials in the mines.
The following diseases are considered for compensation:
- Lung Cancer
- Nonmalignant Respiratory Disease: This includes various respiratory conditions, such as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Silicosis
- Cor pulmonale, related to fibrosis of the lung
- Pneumoconiosis
Uranium Millers and Ore Transporter Qualifications
To be eligible for compensation, an individual must have worked for 1 year as an uranium miller or ore transporter and developed one of the following diseases:
- Lung cancer
- Renal cancer
- Chronic renal disease, including nephritis and kidney tubal tissue injury
- Nonmalignant Respiratory Disease: This includes various respiratory conditions, such as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Silicosis
- Cor pulmonale, related to fibrosis of the lung
- Pneumoconiosis
Uranium workers may receive $100,000 in compensation. If you believe that you or a deceased relative may be eligible for compensation as a result of a disease caused by exposure to radiation while employed in the uranium industry between the years of 1942 through 1971, please contact the Law Offices of Laura J. Taylor at (877) 570-0500 for a free consultation.
Uranium workers may be eligible for additional compensation from the Department of Labor through the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program. Ask us if you qualify.
Uranium Workers
Compensation
$100,000
Laura J. Taylor Turner
Law Offices of Laura J. Taylor, P.L.L.C.
Prescott, Arizona
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