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Workers at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Virginia, represented by United Steelworkers Local 8-495, called for a safety review by NIOSH in Fall 2025 due to hazardous working conditions. After the assessment, NIOSH made recommendations for improvements.

Following a significant reduction in NIOSH's workforce by former President Trump, union members organized protests, leading to the restoration of NIOSH staff in early 2026. The workers continue to advocate for the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board amid ongoing safety concerns.