// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚠ Superfund / Contamination Site |
| Operator / Branch | EPA / Former Kerr-McGee |
| Host County | Cimarron County OK |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 15 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Kerr-McGee Cimarron Fuel Fabrication Site in Crescent, Oklahoma is a former nuclear fuel manufacturing facility where Karen Silkwood — whose story became nationally famous after her suspicious death — worked as a plutonium worker and union activist. The facility processed plutonium into mixed oxide (MOX) nuclear fuel and contaminated the site and nearby areas with radioactive materials. The Superfund cleanup has addressed significant plutonium contamination. The Karen Silkwood case brought national attention to nuclear industry safety and whistleblower issues.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
The surrounding Logan County area experienced radioactive contamination from facility operations during the 1970s. EPA cleanup has addressed most immediate surface contamination, but the site's radiological legacy requires ongoing monitoring. Residents near the site should be aware of the Superfund status and follow EPA guidance on any remaining cleanup activities.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
No immediate evacuation hazard in current site status. For any new contamination events, follow Logan County Emergency Management and EPA guidance.