Epidemiologic Studies

Oak Ridge Institute for Science & Education

Employee Health and Mortality Records, ca. 1955-1986

Location:

Active:
Inactive: ORISE, CER Vault, Room 129

Originating Office: Savannah River Plant

Finding Aids: Vault Inventory Database

Disposition Authority: Unscheduled

Series Description: This series contains computer-generated reports, memoranda, correspondence, dosimetry records, radiation hazard questionnaires, studies, and employee lists and rosters containing health and mortality data for Savannah River Plant (SRP) employees. These records generally list employee name, social security number, hire and termination dates, date of birth, and, if applicable, date and cause of death. Some records provide employee number, educational level, and work history information. Other information in this series includes radiation exposures (given as whole body dose, effective dose equivalent, and average exposure measurements) and exposures to hazardous substances such as mercury, beryllium, lead, solvents, and pesticides. Types of cancer (e.g., leukemia, brain, lung, and pancreas) are usually identified. Death data are usually categorized using the International Classification of Diseases. South Carolina and Georgia death rates are also included. This information was gathered for use in health and mortality studies of SRP workers, including the Oak Ridge Associated Universities/University of North Carolina Health and Mortality Study, and in a small study of 31 deceased SRP employees.

For related records, see IV. Analysis Files, Oak Ridge, Y-12 Facility and Savannah River Bioassay Data; Analysis Files, Savannah River Plant General Data; and series listed under Raw Data Files, Savannah River.

Data Elements: 7-8, 16-18, 22, 24-25, 28, 30-31, 54-55, 58, 62, 71, 77