Someone fell into a nuclear reactor (www.nrc.gov)

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No one was injured, but someone fell into a nuclear reactor during maintenance.

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[-] TrustedFeline@hexbear.net 2 points 1 month ago

"On 10/21/2025 at 0930 EDT an individual fell into the reactor cavity. The reactor cavity is full of water. They ingested some amount of cavity water. The individual was decontaminated by radiation protection personnel but had 300 counts per minute detected in their hair. At 1632 EDT they were sent off site to seek medical attention

Didn't even get to go home early sadness