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16:56 Apr 15, 2020 | |
| Title | Agreement State Report - Explosion of Building Containing Nuclear Gauges |
| Event Description | The following information was received via e-mail:
The State of Maine Radiation Control Program became aware of a breaking news item, reporting that the Pixelle Androscoggin paper mill in Jay, Maine had suffered an explosion. https://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Explosion-reported-at-Jay-mill-details-limited-569661451.html The precise location of the explosion is unknown at this time but it may be the boiler or power plant. Later report from MEMA - Maine Emergency Management Agency - says that it was 'the Digester of Pulp Mill A or maybe B.' The Maine Radiation Control Program will confirm the information as it comes in. There were no fatalities or injuries reported. 'A' Pulp Mill contains six gauges, 'B' Pulp Mill contains three gauges, and the Power Plant/Boiler contains five gauges. There could be from three to six gauges involved in the explosion, depending on which building exploded. The Maine Radiation Control Program has not been notified by the mill. This report is the first written notification to NMED. Maine Event Report ID No.: ME 20-003 |
| Where | |
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| Maine Radiation Control Program Jay, Maine (NRC Region 1) | |
| License number: | ME 07405 |
| Organization: | Maine Radiation Control Program |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-2.1 h-0.0875 days <br />-0.0125 weeks <br />-0.00288 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Catherine Perham 14:50 Apr 15, 2020 |
| NRC Officer: | Donald Norwood |
| Last Updated: | Apr 15, 2020 |
| 54669 - NRC Website | |
Maine Radiation Control Program with Agreement State | |
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