Computer Error at Sellafield Nuclear Plant in UK
- Event Year
- 1991
- Reliability
- Likely But Unconfirmed
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Industry
- Power and Utilities
Description
A computer error at the vitrification plant resulted in two shielding doors being left open while highly radioactive material was still inside one chamber. (#2)
Impact
Production at the facility was stopped and did not resume until cause of the accident was established.
No one was exposed to radiation during the incident. (#2)
Action Taken
A patch was added. (#2)