Former N3B Workers Sue Over Cleanup Coverups | Santa Fe News

Fifteen former N3B employees are suing the cleanup contractor at Los Alamos, accusing top executives of faking compliance reports, cutting corners, and punishing whistleblowers — all while raking in $29 million in bonuses for falsely claiming perfect safety and performance. The lawsuit, now over 280 pages, alleges N3B’s leadership targeted workers who questioned safety practices, including forcing staff into contaminated zones without gear and retaliating against those who flagged buried radioactive pipes. As regulators push for faster cleanup, the company’s parent firms — Huntington Ingalls and BWXT — face scrutiny over a $2.1 billion contract, while N3B’s spokesperson vows to defend itself vigorously. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1931846809b94085