Occupational Energy Research Program

Mallinckrodt Uranium Works

In 1867, Mallinckrodt Chemicals, Inc. began operating and producing metallic oxides and salts, ammonia and organic chemicals. From 1942 to 1957, Mallinckrodt was under contract with the Manhattan Engineer District and the Atomic Energy Commission, to process uranium needed for the development of atomic weapons.1 This led to large-scale uranium production operations.

Publications from grant-funded studies done at Mallinckrodt

Dupree-Ellis E, Watkins JP, Ingle JN, Phillips JA (2000). External radiation exposure and mortality in a cohort of uranium processing workers. Am Epidemiol 152:91-95.

Dupree EA, Watkins JP, Ingle JN, Wallace PW, West CM, Tankersly WG (1995). Uranium dust exposure and lung cancer risk in four uranium processing operations. Epidemiology 6(4): 370-375.

Related websites

Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management: Tribute to Mallinckrodt Uranium Workers

Manhattan Project Heritage Preservation Association, Inc.: Mallinckrodt Uranium Workers

Medical screening programs available to workers

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References:

1. United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Mallinckrodt Chemicals, Inc. Visited on 4/8/09.
External link: http://www.nrc.gov/info-finder/decommissioning/complex/mallinckrodt-chemical-inc-facility.html