http://www.king5.com/news/local/han...inishing-plant-collapses-in-hanford/438116235
Hundreds of workers were in "take cover" position after a tunnel in a plutonium finishing plant collapsed in Hanford early Tuesday morning. The tunnel was full of highly contaminated materials such as hot radioactive trains that transport fuel rods.
A source said that crews doing road work nearby may have created enough vibration to cause the collapse.
A manager sent a message to all personnel telling them to "secure ventilation in your building" and "refrain from eating or drinking."
A source also said that Vit Plant employees are in cover mode as well.
The AP reports "there are concerns about subsidence in the soil covering railroad tunnels."
Hundreds of workers were in "take cover" position after a tunnel in a plutonium finishing plant collapsed in Hanford early Tuesday morning. The tunnel was full of highly contaminated materials such as hot radioactive trains that transport fuel rods.
A source said that crews doing road work nearby may have created enough vibration to cause the collapse.
A manager sent a message to all personnel telling them to "secure ventilation in your building" and "refrain from eating or drinking."
A source also said that Vit Plant employees are in cover mode as well.
The AP reports "there are concerns about subsidence in the soil covering railroad tunnels."