Uranium Workers
What is a Uranium Minor?
“Uranium Worker” under RECA now refers to individuals who worked in uranium mining, milling, drilling, transportation, site remediation, or core drilling roles—even in combined positions—and were exposed to radioactive dust, ore, or waste materials during their employment.
Expanded Categories
Under the 2025 RECA amendments, compensation now includes:
- Uranium miners (previously covered)
- Millers and ore transporters (previously covered)
- Core drillers (officially defined and newly included)
- Remediation workers (those involved in clean-up of uranium sites)
- Individuals with combined work histories across these roles, whose cumulative exposure meets thresholds
Eligibility Period
Working in any covered uranium capacity at any time between January 1, 1942, and December 31, 1990 qualifies—even if your role began after 1971.
Uranium Miners Qualifications
Uranium Miners
- Must have documented exposure equal to at least 40 working-level months (WLMs) or at least 12 months of employment in a covered mine before 1971.
Millers, Ore Transporters, Core Drillers, Remediation Workers
- Must have worked at least 12 months in these roles during the eligibility period.
- Combined roles (e.g., mining + drilling) may satisfy this requirement through cumulative service.
Compensable Illnesses
Eligible diseases under the new RECA provisions include:
- Lung cancer
- Non-malignant respiratory diseases, including pulmonary fibrosis, silicosis, pneumoconiosis, and cor pulmonale
- Renal (kidney) cancers and chronic kidney diseases, such as nephritis and tubular injury (newly added in 2025)
Compensation Award
All qualifying uranium industry workers—including miners, millers, core drillers, transporters, and remediation staff—are eligible for a lump-sum payment of $100,000.
Additional Benefits
- EEOICPA benefits via the Department of Labor may provide an additional $50,000, plus impairment and wage-loss compensation, for qualifying claimants.
- Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) designation may apply if dose records are unavailable for core drilling or remediation workers at DOE sites.
Get Help Today
If you worked in any covered uranium role between 1942–1990 and developed one of the listed conditions, you may qualify for a $100,000 payout under RECA—plus possible DOL benefits. We can help you assess eligibility, gather records, and complete your filing.
Free consultation: Call the Law Offices of Laura J. Taylor at (877) 819-0336 or email info@downwindersprogram.com for more information.
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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