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Sellafield safety incidents revealed in new ONR report


Whitehaven News 8th November, By Darren Shield

The incident was among a series of safety concerns and near misses detailed by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) in its latest report covering the nuclear site between April and September 2026.

The regulator also revealed that heavy lead shielding blocks fell approximately six metres, a container holding special nuclear material was found damaged, and a steel crane rope fell from height near workers.

Breathing-air failure

The ONR said: “In September, Sellafield Ltd reported failure of a mobile breathing-air compressor during work involving an air-fed suit entry.

“The back-up air supply also failed and the operators carried out an emergency evacuation.

…………………………………………………………….The findings appear in the ONR’s site report for the six months ending September 30, published in November 2026.
https://www.whitehavennews.co.uk/news/26698692.sellafield-safety-incidents-revealed-new-onr-report/

November 11, 2026 - Posted by | safety, UK

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