RE: Savannah River site contractor faces fine

["Kent, Michael D." <Michael.Kent@nmcco.com>]

>Savannah River site contractor faces fine

>The proposed fine against Westinghouse Savannah River Co. is for $206,250.



>"DOE took this action because of the number of personnel protective 

>barriers that were overcome and the potential this had for significant 

>radiation exposure levels to personnel," according to a statement from 

>DOE. Problems were similar to those in an event five years ago, it found.

>the year above 1,500 millirem.





OK, yet another shining example of DOE leadership.  In addition to the fine, how about stopping work and getting another contractor.  Or I don't know, here's a novel idea, get another organization to perform the oversight, let's say the NRC.  



Fox guarding the henhouse, somehow always seems like a conflict of interest.



Just my own thoughts,





Michael D. Kent

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