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Title: Hanford reservation area worker census: a research report for the Rockwell Hanford Operations

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7306465· OSTI ID:7306465

Highlights of the worker census show: nearly 15,000 workers are in or immediately adjacent to the area; there are 21 employers; measured from the Purex plant, 80% of the total work force is located east-southeast and southeast; again centered at Purex Plant, 7% of the work force is within 2 miles, 20% within 10 miles, and 55% within 12 miles; the largest single concentration of Hanford Area workers, 38%, is found 17 to 19 miles from the Purex Plant center; informed sources estimate that another 10% could be added to the work force total traveling in the Area on Hanford-related business; worker counts are only correct for a specific time (their fluctuations depend on construction schedules); and construction worker counts can vary from 600 to 3500 over a project time period. Distribution of workers by radii and compass direction is explained. (MCW)

Research Organization:
Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-06-1830
OSTI ID:
7306465
Report Number(s):
BNWL-2298
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English