UCSF Workers at Hunters Point Allege Health Issues from Radiation Exposure at Superfund Site

Jul 15, 2024, 03:06 PM

Workers at a UCSF lab-animal colony in Hunters Point have filed workers’ compensation claims alleging exposure to “radiation and other hazards” that caused lung problems, hypertension, and other health complications. The claims, made by six current and former workers, are disputed by UCSF. This issue is part of a broader controversy over the cleanup of the heavily polluted former U.S. Navy shipyard, now a Superfund site, and the health impacts on people living or working nearby.