DATE & LOSS OR
REPORTING ORGANIZATION TYPE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT
Fermilab Lump Constr. Subs 06/21/2001 Injury Drilling rig employee received severe head injuries when rigging connection failed
Chicago, Illinois Type A striking employee below hard hat. Fractured skull, jaw and severe concussion.
UT Battelle (ORNL) 09/07/2001 Injury Animal facility worker received hot water burns from accidental hot water release
Oak Ridge, Tennessee Type B while working with a Tunnel Port Washer.
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Note: DOE Order 225.1, Accident Investigation, revised the thresholds for reporting Type A and B incidents. However, contractual
obligations for compliance with this order are varied, hence the reporting of such incidents is not consistent across the
DOE complex.
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