A SUMMARY OF INCIDENTS INVOLVING USAEC SHIPMENTS OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, 1957-1961
Data are summarized on incidents that have been sustained by the AEC in the transport of radioactive materials from 1957 through 1981. In the period covered by this report there were 47 incidents reported. Twenty-nine did not result in the release of radioactive materials. Of the remaining 18 cases there was none that involved any serious radiological consequences or involved costly cleanup. Six of the incidents involved onsite movements of materials. The incidents are classified in accordance with the type of radiation release that occurred, mode of transport, and type of incident. Photographs are included for a number of the incidents. (C.H.)
- Research Organization:
- Division of Operational Safety. Industrial Safety and Fire Protection Branch, AEC
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-003228
- OSTI ID:
- 4777871
- Report Number(s):
- TID-16764
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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