America's Forgotten Nuclear Sites State City Contractor Site Operation Status OH Ashtabula Reactive Metals Extrusion, forging and machining of large quantities of uranium metal, 1962-88. Extensive contamination of air and soil with radioactive and toxic byproducts, though most contained on site.
Federal cleanup is ongoing.
Cincinnati American Steel Foundries Limited work on converting uranium compounds to metal bars, 1954-56. One test in 1956 involved 2,000 pounds of uranium tetrafluoride. Eliminated OH Cincinnati Cincinnati Milling Machine Limited testing of electrochemical machining techniques on at least 14 pounds of uranium metal. A 1963 report indicates that the equipment used was decontaminated. OH Cincinnati John Van Range Limited testing of stamping techniques on uranium metal, 1956.