Two radioactive sources were discovered by the Bordeaux University prevention service in a very cluttered and regularly frequented room during a housekeeping operation carried out at the end of June 2015. As soon as they were discovered, the sources were transferred for safe storage in a room... Reported by Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire (ASN) of France on 05 Nov 2015. Last update on 05 Nov 2015
TEPCO found that leakages of water accumulated in the dikes due to rainfall in 4 areas storing contaminated water at Fukushima Daiichi NPS between 9 and 14 September 2015. The dikes are installed in order to prevent contaminated water from spreading in case a leakage from the tanks would occur.... Reported by Nuclear Regulation Authority of Japan on 02 Nov 2015. Last update on 02 Nov 2015
On 29 May, 2015, TEPCO found that contaminated water being transferred to turbine building of unit 3 from 1000 tons notch tank was leaking from the cracked pressure hose. TEPCO stopped the inappropriate transfer of contaminated water. The estimated volume of the leaked water is approximately 7... Reported by Nuclear Regulation Authority of Japan on 02 Nov 2015. Last update on 02 Nov 2015
The licensee reported that one of their radiographers received a deep dose equivalent of 55.63 mSv (5.563 rem) during 2009. The licensee stated that the exposure had accumulated over the year and was not the result of a one-time event. The licensee stated that the exposure probably occurred while... Reported by Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) of United States of America on 13 Oct 2015. Last update on 14 Oct 2015