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Radiation technician falsified tests at nuclear plant

Ex-tech admits falsifying tests at NY nuke plant, WSJ, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Federal prosecutors say a former radiation protection technician at the James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant on Lake Ontario has pleaded guilty to violating the Atomic Energy Act.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Michael McCarrick of Oswego admitted he falsified “qualitative fit test” records relating to 32 workers at the nuclear plant in Scriba (SKREYE’-buh), 35 miles northwest of Syracuse. Fit tests are designed to establish a proper respirator seal, but he didn’t perform the tests.

Respirators are protective devices given to employees for use during emergencies, such as a chemical release resulting in fumes that could otherwise endanger worker health…. http://online.wsj.com/article/APd05c4a90d9124978abca596509040e68.html

September 9, 2011 - Posted by | safety, USA

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