The U.S. Department of Labor announced that former workers that worked in the uranium mills in Grand Junction, Gunnison, Maybell, Durango, Nucla, Naturita, Rifle, Slick Rock and several other locations may be eligible for government medical benefits and compensation from radiation related illnesses and diseases. The U.S. Energy Department ruling increased the list of mill tailings plants from three to twenty.
The change was spurred by last month’s decision regarding the Uranium Mill at Shiprock, New Mexico, that determined the mill workers fell under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. Once this decision was in place, a survey was conducted that identified the additional plants that met the statutory definition of controlled radiation facility. These mills dated back as far as 1942, however the benefits may only extend to illness claims up until the year 2000.
The U.S. Department of Labor will be notifying eligible workers about potential benefits via mail. However, those workers from the mills who feel the new announcement may affect them may want to contact an experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney to ensure that they receive the maximum amount of benefits and compensation.
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