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| Start date | Reporting criterion | Title | Event description | System | LER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENS 50612 | 13 November 2014 14:00:00 | Agreement State | Agreement State Report - Fire Impacting Licensable Material | The following report was received from the State of Tennessee via email: (Tennessee Department of Environment Conservation) TDEC was notified on 11/13/14, by a representative of (Toxco, Inc. d/b/a Toxco Materials Management Center) TMMC that a fire had occurred (at approximately 0900 EST) in an area in Building B where evaporation of liquid radioactive wastes was being conducted. Four employees attempted to extinguish the fire but were unsuccessful. The City of Oak Ridge fire department responded to the site and extinguished the fire. Four TMMC employees were sent to the local hospital for smoke inhalation related symptoms and are being evaluated for potential intake of radioactive materials. Air sampling of the building and area were performed during the event. The samples are being evaluated for results and consideration of potential impacts. (Tennessee) State inspectors are onsite investigating. The quantity of mixed fission product involved is unknown at this time. (Tennessee Department of Health) DRH inspectors are onsite and detailed information will be forthcoming. State Event Report ID NO: TN-14-211 |