Most Recently Published
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05/18/2018
Planning for Decommissioning and Responding to Hazards
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
3
05/16/2018
Engineered Control Designed to Remove Electrical Hazard while Troubleshooting or Resetting Legacy Chiller
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY
4
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
5
05/15/2018
Employee Received a Corneal Abrasion While Wearing Safety Glasses with Side Shield
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA
6
05/14/2018
Two Researchers Exposed to Airborne Radioactivity During Depleted Uranium Cutting Operations
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
7
05/14/2018
Lack of Zero Energy Verification Leads to Arc-flash Injury
Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL
8
05/10/2018
Contractor Fatally Injured while Rappelling Within a Conditioning Tower
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
9
05/09/2018
Using Consumer Products for Non-Consumer Uses at DOE Facilities
CH2MHill Plateau Remediation Company, Hanford Site
10
05/09/2018
Restoration Actions - A Critical Consideration for Upgrade Requirements and Testing
Washington River Protection Solutions, Hanford Site
11
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
12
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)
13
05/04/2018
Ironworker Falls 30 Feet through Skylight Roof Opening
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, WA
14
05/03/2018
Routine Electrical Plug and Extension Cord Use May Result in Hazards
National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO
15
04/30/2018
Engineered Sling Protection
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security
16
04/26/2018
Honeywell Recalls Hard Hat Due to Risk of Head Injury
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
17
04/24/2018
NCS Anomalous Condition - Surge Drum Pressure Instrument Isolation
Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, Paducah, KY (FRNP)
18
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
19
04/19/2018
Suspect Bolt Modified by Manufacturer to Meet ASTM Requirements
Mission Support Alliance, Hanford Site
20
04/19/2018
Transfer of Responsibilities/Authorities for Safety Significant Roles
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY
21
04/18/2018
PNNL Staff Member Shoots Nail Through Hand While Building House
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
22
04/17/2018
Schneider Electric Recalls Square D Safety Switches Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
23
04/17/2018
Improving Fall Arrest Systems to Remove Potential Operator Error
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY
24
04/16/2018
Obsolete PNNL-Built Item Found for Sale on eBay
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
25
04/16/2018
Discovery of Uncontrolled Hazardous Energy Source NRAD Elevator Control Cabinet
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
26
04/12/2018
OE-944; Defective Swivel Hook taken out of service
Navarro, Nevada National Security Site (NAV)
27
04/11/2018
Benefits of Integrating Fabricator in Design Process
Washington River Protection Solutions, Hanford Site
29
04/09/2018
Process Gas Release During Deactivation Work Activities
Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, Paducah, KY (FRNP)
31
04/05/2018
Non-conforming Eyebolts Installed on LCLS-II Amplifiers
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA
33
04/04/2018
Plug Connector of Portable 480-volt Heater Identified with Elevated Temperature
Fluor BWXT Portsmouth, Portsmouth, OH
35
04/02/2018
Errors in Obtaining and Interpreting Waste Characterization Data
URS CH2M Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, TN
36
03/29/2018
Liquid Helium in Open Top Dewar Forms Ice Dam and Pressurizes Dewar
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA
37
03/27/2018
Serious Accident - Caged Ladder Falls Striking Welder
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
38
03/23/2018
DOE Earned Value Management System
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management
39
03/23/2018
Always Inspect Gloves Before Removal
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
40
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
41
03/21/2018
Use of Powered Pipe Threader Hand Injury
Fluor Idaho - Idaho Cleanup Project, Idaho, Falls ID
42
03/19/2018
Elkay Recalls Water Coolers and Bottle Filling Stations Due to Shock Hazard
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
43
03/15/2018
Review of Operating Experience Results in Process Improvement
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
44
03/15/2018
Less Than Adequate System Walkdown Results in Chemical Spill
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
45
03/13/2018
Circuit Verification Missed Secondary Power Source
Washington River Protection Solutions, Hanford Site
46
03/13/2018
Staff Member Requires Surgery to Hand After Cutting Zip Ties with Pocket Knife
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
47
03/09/2018
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident- Truck Driver Crushed Inside Parked Truck
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
48
03/08/2018
Changing Roles, Responsibilities, Positions and Process Lead to Training and Qualification Lapses
Fluor Idaho - Idaho Cleanup Project, Idaho, Falls ID
49
03/07/2018
Forklift Operator Crushed between Overhead Guard and Mast
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, WA
50
03/05/2018
Air Bag (suspension) Strikes Employees Arm Fracturing Bone
Consolidated Nuclear Security, Y12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, TN
51
03/05/2018
Light Plant Mast Winch Failure Resulting in Worker Hand Injury
Fluor BWXT Portsmouth, Portsmouth, OH
52
03/01/2018
Staff Member Experiences Hearing Loss from Inconsistent Use of Hearing Protection
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
53
03/01/2018
Use of Temporary Shielding Significantly Reduces Dose
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
54
02/28/2018
Improve Logistics and Communications for All-Employee Safety Culture Surveys
Washington River Protection Solutions, Hanford Site
56
02/21/2018
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority SafeTrack Project
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management
57
02/20/2018
Skid Steer Loader Operator Crushed
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Olympia, WA
58
02/16/2018
Near Miss When Gangbox Rolls Off End of Stake-bed Truck
National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO
59
02/14/2018
Suspect/Counterfeit Components Identified in Ratchet Tie Down Assemblies
Portsmouth Mission Alliance, Piketon, OH
60
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
62
02/12/2018
Unplanned Fire Sprinkler Head Activation
Consolidated Nuclear Security, Y12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, TN
64
02/09/2018
Fatality Alert - Haul Truck Traveled Through Berm into Icy Pond
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
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02/08/2018
Consistent Oversight Key to Maintaining Rigor of Lock & Tag Program
Washington River Protection Solutions, Hanford Site
66
02/06/2018
Safety Notice Stop Use - MSA Gravity Welder Harness
Mine Safety Appliances, Cranberry Township, PA
67
02/06/2018
Inadvertent Addition of Friable Asbestos Items to Non-Friable Load Sent to Landfill
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
68
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
69
01/29/2018
PNNL Researcher Receives Minor Shock While Unplugging Equipment
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
70
01/26/2018
Slip N Slides Disguised as Lab Chairs
Wastren Advantage, Inc., Hanford/222S Laboratory
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01/25/2018
Questioning Attitude Stops Work Activity With Less than Adequate Work Control
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
73
01/25/2018
Worker Enters Room during Low Oxygen Alarm Activation
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM
74
01/24/2018
Subcontractor Removing Shrubbery for Building Decommissioning Damages Lights, Exposing Wiring
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
75
01/23/2018
Condition Known as 'Rock Drill' Causes Truck Tire to Rupture
CH2MHill Plateau Remediation Company, Hanford Site
76
01/23/2018
Identified Suspect/Counterfeit Bolts on Ratchet Tie Downs
URS CH2M Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, TN
77
01/22/2018
Recognize and prepare for learning curve for first time test operation
Bechtel National Inc., Hanford - WTP
78
01/18/2018
Timing of Final Inspections Causes Significant Delays in Turnover Schedule
Bechtel National Inc., Hanford - WTP
79
01/16/2018
Hurricane Irma Shutdown Site Communications
Savannah River Remediation, Savannah River, SC
80
01/11/2018
Poor Coordination of Working Level Schedules Leads to Delays in Testing
Bechtel National Inc., Hanford - WTP
81
01/11/2018
Recalled Baseboard Heaters and Heater Obstructions
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
82
01/11/2018
Unrealized Requirements on Test Equipment Impacted
Bechtel National Inc., Hanford - WTP
83
01/11/2018
OE-942; Mentoring And Detailed Discussions of Technical Expectations and Objectives
Navarro, Nevada National Security Site (NAV)
84
01/11/2018
OE-942; Field Personnel Efficiency Through Refreshers On Unique Equipment Handling
Navarro, Nevada National Security Site (NAV)
85
01/10/2018
Secondary Events to Natural Phenomenon Hazards not Fully Analyzed
CH2MHill Plateau Remediation Company, Hanford Site
86
01/09/2018
Backhoe Window Broken while Attempting to Remove Buried Conduit
CH2MHILL B&W West Valley, LLC, West Valley, NY
87
01/08/2018
John Deere Recalls Crossover Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
88
01/03/2018
DOE Operating Experience - Contact with Underground Utility Lines
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security
89
01/03/2018
Failure to Follow Procedure Results in Overpressurization of Firewater System
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
90
01/02/2018
Western Gas Recalls to Inspect Propane Gas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
91
12/27/2017
Verify Contents and Documentation Before Transporting
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
92
12/21/2017
Ground Prong Failure Causes Stray Voltage - Tingling Sensation (Shock)
Washington River Protection Solutions, Hanford Site
93
12/21/2017
Understand and Control for Scanning Equipment Limitations
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
94
12/20/2017
Know the Scope of Work: Non-DOE Owned Radiation Generating Device Transported on Site Violated Requirements
CH2MHill Plateau Remediation Company, Hanford Site
95
12/14/2017
Awareness of Potential Interactions with Co-located Mechanical Equipment
Parsons, Salt Waste Processing Facility
96
12/14/2017
Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled by MWE Investments Due to Fire Hazard
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
97
12/13/2017
Inadequate Material Specification Leads to an Uncontrolled Electrical Hazard
CH2MHill Plateau Remediation Company, Hanford Site
98
12/13/2017
Close Call Accident - Boom of a Pellegrini Stiff Leg Derrick Crane Failed
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
99
12/12/2017
Metabo Recalls Rat Tail Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
100
12/12/2017
Possible Foot Injury When Floor Vent Fails
Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID