ENS Event | |
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15:45 Dec 8, 2021 | |
| Title | Unplanned Medical Treatment of a Contaminated Worker |
| Event Description | On December 8, 2021 at approximately 0745 PST, an instrument technician was contaminated with uranyl nitrate solution while working on process instrumentation [calibrating a pressure transmitter in the Scrap Uranium Recovery Facility]. The individual followed safety protocol by utilizing the emergency wash station and as a precaution was sent for medical evaluation [at Kadlec Regional Medical Center] due to skin exposure to nitric acid.
Prior to leaving the site, Framatome Health and Safety Technicians decontaminated the individual to below release limits with the exception of their hands. The individual's hands were placed inside gloves which were secured to their wrists prior to being transported. The worker was transported to an offsite medical facility accompanied by plant health physics personnel. After being evaluated, the individual returned to Framatome where their hands were decontaminated to below release limits and returned to work. The process area where this work was being performed was cleaned and the equipment was secured. The event has been entered into the facility's corrective action system. Framatome is reporting this event consistent with the requirements of 10 CFR 70.50(b)(3). The licensee notified the Washington Department of Health and the NRC R2 Project Manager (Vukovinsky). |
| Where | |
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| Framatome ANP Richland Richland, Washington (NRC Region 2) | |
| License number: | SNM-1227 |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 70.50(b)(3) | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+18.25 h0.76 days <br />0.109 weeks <br />0.025 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Calvin Manning 10:00 Dec 9, 2021 |
| NRC Officer: | Bethany Cecere |
| Last Updated: | Dec 9, 2021 |
| 55634 - NRC Website
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Framatome ANP Richland with 10 CFR 70.50(b)(3) | |
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