ERA Tool and Engineering Co.

Also Known As: Audio-Tex, Inc.
State: Illinois
Location: Chicago
Time Period: 1944
Facility Type: Atomic Weapons Employer
 
Facility Description: From February 1944 through June 1944, ERA Tool and Engineering Company contracted with the University of Chicago to supply services and supplies to the Met Lab, specifically to provide necessary personnel, facilities, and equipment required to produce special machining of parts for special equipment, tools, jigs, fixtures, etc. from materials furnished by the University. It is unclear from the records whether ERA handled radioactive materials as part of its work.
 
Listing:
ERA Tool and Engineering Co.is listed as an Atomic Weapons Employer (AWE) site under the EEOICPA.
 
ERA Tool and Engineering Co. Workers:
If you or your parent worked at this or any other AWE facility and became ill, you may be entitled to compensation of up to $150K plus medical benefits from the US Department of Labor. Call EEOICPA Counsel Hugh Stephens at 1-855-EEOICPA (336-4272) or fill out the form to the right, whether or not you have already filed a claim and even if your claim has been accepted or denied.
 
We can help with all OWCP (Federal Workers Compensation) claims, impairments, wage loss and health care. 2495 Main Street, Suite 442 Buffalo, NY 14214.