Most Recently Published
Showing the 100 most recently published
1
07/12/2018
Non-Routine Work Activity Leads to Injury Requiring Surgical Repair
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
2
07/10/2018
Eaton Corporation 30A/60A Heavy Duty Safety Switch Non-Conformance
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, TN
3
07/10/2018
Electronics with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Capabilities Discovered in Limited Areas
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
4
07/10/2018
Advanced Test Reactor Main Floor Crane Catwalk Contamination Area Barrier Installation
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
5
07/05/2018
Worker Sustains Cryogen Burn while Using a Liquid Nitrogen Fill Station
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA
6
07/03/2018
Trucking Supervisor Crushed between Two Dump Trailers
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, WA
7
06/27/2018
Mishandling Radioactive Sources and Samples
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security
8
06/26/2018
Lessons Learned from Applying Caps to Contracts
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management
11
06/15/2018
Warehouse Worker Crushed by Forks of Laser Guided Vehicle
Washington State, Department of Labor & Industries-Olympia WA
12
06/12/2018
Previous Success Leads to Decisions that Resulted in Spread of Radiological Contamination
CH2MHill Plateau Remediation Company, Hanford Site
13
06/12/2018
Engineered Control Designed to Remove Electrical Hazard while Troubleshooting or Resetting Legacy Chiller
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY
14
06/12/2018
Fatigue: Effects on Safe Work Performance and Health
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security
15
06/11/2018
SCI Update - June 2018
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security
16
06/07/2018
Loss of Cotter Pin Leads to Emergency Brake Use
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM (SNL)
17
06/05/2018
Differing Levels of Worker Experience and Handling Highly Contaminated Materials
Washington River Protection Solutions, Hanford Site (WRPS)
18
06/05/2018
Disaster Recovery Performance Test Proficiency
Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, Paducah, KY (FRNP)
19
06/04/2018
Simple Lockout/Tagout Installed on Wrong Breaker
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
20
06/04/2018
DOE Operating Experience Summary: Hurricane Preparedness
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security
21
06/04/2018
Higher Than Anticipated Radiation Levels at TREAT During Reactor Operation
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
22
05/30/2018
Incidents Reveal Gaps in Construction Project Lifecycle Management
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA
23
05/30/2018
Improve Consistency of PPE Requirements to Improve Consistency of PPE Use
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
24
05/29/2018
Threaded Collar on JLG Control Joystick Found to be Cracked
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton, NJ
25
05/24/2018
Over-Pressurized Drums: Their Causes and Mitigation
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
26
05/23/2018
Serious Accident Alert - Worker Contacts 4,160 Volts Troubleshooting Control Center
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
27
05/23/2018
Workers Save Lives With Training & Automated External Defibrillators
URS CH2M Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, TN
28
05/21/2018
Ensuring the Incident Command System is followed during Emergency
Mission Support Alliance, Hanford Site
29
05/18/2018
Planning for Decommissioning and Responding to Hazards
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
31
05/16/2018
Hackers, Scammers, and Skimmers! How to Fight Back Against Credit and Debit Card Fraud at Work and Home
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
32
05/15/2018
Employee Received a Corneal Abrasion While Wearing Safety Glasses with Side Shield
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA
33
05/14/2018
Two Researchers Exposed to Airborne Radioactivity During Depleted Uranium Cutting Operations
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
34
05/14/2018
Lack of Zero Energy Verification Leads to Arc-flash Injury
Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL
35
05/10/2018
Contractor Fatally Injured while Rappelling Within a Conditioning Tower
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
36
05/09/2018
Using Consumer Products for Non-Consumer Uses at DOE Facilities
CH2MHill Plateau Remediation Company, Hanford Site
37
05/09/2018
Restoration Actions - A Critical Consideration for Upgrade Requirements and Testing
Washington River Protection Solutions, Hanford Site (WRPS)
38
05/07/2018
Follow-up on the Quality-Related Suspect Issue with Kobe Steel Ltd.
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security
39
05/07/2018
OE-916; Pre Field Planning Meeting Readiness when performing Bailer Sampling Operations within a Radiologically Contaminated Area
Navarro, Nevada National Security Site (NAV)
40
05/04/2018
Ironworker Falls 30 Feet through Skylight Roof Opening
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, WA
41
05/03/2018
Routine Electrical Plug and Extension Cord Use May Result in Hazards
National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO
42
04/30/2018
Engineered Sling Protection
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security
43
04/26/2018
Honeywell Recalls Hard Hat Due to Risk of Head Injury
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
44
04/24/2018
NCS Anomalous Condition - Surge Drum Pressure Instrument Isolation
Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, Paducah, KY (FRNP)
45
04/20/2018
Fatality Alert - Truck Driver Falls from and is Run Over by Truck
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
46
04/19/2018
Suspect Bolt Modified by Manufacturer to Meet ASTM Requirements
Mission Support Alliance, Hanford Site
47
04/19/2018
Transfer of Responsibilities/Authorities for Safety Significant Roles
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY
48
04/18/2018
PNNL Staff Member Shoots Nail Through Hand While Building House
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
49
04/17/2018
Schneider Electric Recalls Square D Safety Switches Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
50
04/17/2018
Improving Fall Arrest Systems to Remove Potential Operator Error
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY
51
04/16/2018
Obsolete PNNL-Built Item Found for Sale on eBay
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
52
04/16/2018
Discovery of Uncontrolled Hazardous Energy Source NRAD Elevator Control Cabinet
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
53
04/12/2018
OE-944; Defective Swivel Hook taken out of service
Navarro, Nevada National Security Site (NAV)
54
04/11/2018
Benefits of Integrating Fabricator in Design Process
Washington River Protection Solutions, Hanford Site (WRPS)
56
04/09/2018
Process Gas Release During Deactivation Work Activities
Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, Paducah, KY (FRNP)
58
04/05/2018
Non-conforming Eyebolts Installed on LCLS-II Amplifiers
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA
60
04/04/2018
Plug Connector of Portable 480-volt Heater Identified with Elevated Temperature
Fluor BWXT Portsmouth, Portsmouth, OH
62
04/02/2018
Errors in Obtaining and Interpreting Waste Characterization Data
URS CH2M Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, TN
63
03/29/2018
Liquid Helium in Open Top Dewar Forms Ice Dam and Pressurizes Dewar
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA
64
03/27/2018
Serious Accident - Caged Ladder Falls Striking Welder
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
65
03/23/2018
DOE Earned Value Management System
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management
66
03/23/2018
Always Inspect Gloves Before Removal
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
67
03/22/2018
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
68
03/21/2018
Use of Powered Pipe Threader Hand Injury
Fluor Idaho - Idaho Cleanup Project, Idaho, Falls ID
69
03/19/2018
Elkay Recalls Water Coolers and Bottle Filling Stations Due to Shock Hazard
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
70
03/15/2018
Review of Operating Experience Results in Process Improvement
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
71
03/15/2018
Less Than Adequate System Walkdown Results in Chemical Spill
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
72
03/13/2018
Circuit Verification Missed Secondary Power Source
Washington River Protection Solutions, Hanford Site (WRPS)
73
03/13/2018
Staff Member Requires Surgery to Hand After Cutting Zip Ties with Pocket Knife
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
74
03/09/2018
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident- Truck Driver Crushed Inside Parked Truck
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
75
03/08/2018
Changing Roles, Responsibilities, Positions and Process Lead to Training and Qualification Lapses
Fluor Idaho - Idaho Cleanup Project, Idaho, Falls ID
76
03/07/2018
Forklift Operator Crushed between Overhead Guard and Mast
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, WA
77
03/05/2018
Air Bag (suspension) Strikes Employees Arm Fracturing Bone
Consolidated Nuclear Security, Y12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, TN
78
03/05/2018
Light Plant Mast Winch Failure Resulting in Worker Hand Injury
Fluor BWXT Portsmouth, Portsmouth, OH
79
03/01/2018
Staff Member Experiences Hearing Loss from Inconsistent Use of Hearing Protection
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
80
03/01/2018
Use of Temporary Shielding Significantly Reduces Dose
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
81
02/28/2018
Improve Logistics and Communications for All-Employee Safety Culture Surveys
Washington River Protection Solutions, Hanford Site (WRPS)
83
02/21/2018
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority SafeTrack Project
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management
84
02/20/2018
Skid Steer Loader Operator Crushed
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, WA
85
02/16/2018
Near Miss When Gangbox Rolls Off End of Stake-bed Truck
National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO
86
02/14/2018
Suspect/Counterfeit Components Identified in Ratchet Tie Down Assemblies
Portsmouth Mission Alliance, Piketon, OH
87
02/13/2018
Hard Drives Soldered to Logic Boards Pose Potential Issues at Computer End-of-Life
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security
89
02/12/2018
Unplanned Fire Sprinkler Head Activation
Consolidated Nuclear Security, Y12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, TN
91
02/09/2018
Fatality Alert - Haul Truck Traveled Through Berm into Icy Pond
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
92
02/08/2018
Consistent Oversight Key to Maintaining Rigor of Lock & Tag Program
Washington River Protection Solutions, Hanford Site (WRPS)
93
02/06/2018
Safety Notice Stop Use - MSA Gravity Welder Harness
Mine Safety Appliances, Cranberry Township, PA
94
02/06/2018
Inadvertent Addition of Friable Asbestos Items to Non-Friable Load Sent to Landfill
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
95
02/05/2018
The Importance of Quality Assurance during Work Planning for Preventing Accidents
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security
96
01/29/2018
PNNL Researcher Receives Minor Shock While Unplugging Equipment
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
97
01/26/2018
Slip N Slides Disguised as Lab Chairs
Wastren Advantage, Inc., Hanford/222S Laboratory
98
01/25/2018
Questioning Attitude Stops Work Activity With Less than Adequate Work Control
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
100
01/25/2018
Worker Enters Room during Low Oxygen Alarm Activation
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM