Atomics International controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2009
Santa Susana Field Laboratory contamination investigation
Federal environmental authorities investigated possible radiological and chemical contamination associated with historical reactor and energy research in Area IV of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. Cleanup responsibilities and the condition of the former site remained subjects of regulatory action after Atomics International ceased operations.
1959
Sodium Reactor Experiment fuel-melting incident
An organic contaminant blocked cooling passages in SRE fuel assemblies, causing partial melting in 13 of 43 fuel elements. The reactor was repaired and restarted, but the incident became a significant safety event in the organization’s operating history.