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Staff who have fallen ill have submitted documentation that they were exposed to highly toxic and carcinogenic chromium VI compounds all the way into the late 1990s. Authorities were aware of the problem, but failed to warn the workers or implement adequate safety measures. The Dutch Minster of Defense has now established a commission to investigate. The military employees are hoping for compensation from the government. About one-third of the employees affected have already fallen ill, and many have died.