Type A Accident Investigation of the March 16, 2000, Plutonium-238 Multiple Intake Event at the Plutonium Facility, Los Alamos National Laboratory

On March 16, 2000, a radiological release of plutonium-238 occurred near a glovebox in the Plutonium Processing and Handling Facility (TA-55), LANL.

Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security

July 1, 2000

On March 16, 2000, at approximately 2 p.m., a radiological release of plutonium-238 occurred near a glovebox in the Plutonium Processing and Handling Facility (TA-55) of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. At least seven of the eight workers who were in the room at the time received confirmed intakes of plutonium-238.

Plutonium-238 Multiple Intake Event at the Plutonium Facility, LANL, March 16, 2000 (2.04 MB)