Monday, April 1, 2013

Arkansas Nuclear One Tragedy, 1 Dead, March 31, 2013

Though the Fukushima tragedy is two years old, and still pouring out radiation, the event is now overshadowed by a disaster in Arkansas, at Arkansas Nuclear One.


Wade Walters, 24, killed in Arkansas nuclear power plant.
http://hillnholler.net/2013/04/01/nuclear-power-workers-body-sent-to-arkansas-state-crime-lab-to-determine-cause-of-death/

"Follow-up to: U.S. nuclear plant suffers "significant industrial accident" -- 8 injured, 1 dead -- No 'immediate' threat to the public


NRC: [...] “At 1033 [CDT] on 3/31/2013, [Arkansas Nuclear One] Unit 2 entered a Notification of Unusual Event based on EAL HU4 due to damage in 2A1 switchgear. Notification of the NUE will be made lAW Emergency Plan requirements. Follow-up notifications will be made as appropriate.” At this time, the full extent of structural damage on Unit 1 is not known. There was one known fatality and 4 known serious injuries to workers.

http://enenews.com/u-s-nuclear-plant-emergency-footage-of-steam-dumps-to-atmosphere-full-extent-of-damage-unknown-additional-staff-brought-to-site-video

“Air detection teams deployed” after U.S. nuclear plant accident — “Evacuation signs were posted throughout community” — Concerns over building stability? — Worker: Worst thing to happen in 30+ years (VIDEOS)

http://enenews.com/residents-nuke-plant-shocked-scared-safety-evacuation-signs-posted-community-nuclear-worker-worst-happen-30-year-career-videos

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