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Press Release 2004/07 [updated]
Japanese Authorities Inform IAEA About Accident at Nuclear Plant
10 August 2004 | The IAEA today received information from Japanese nuclear regulatory authorities about an accident in the steam generator turbine circuit of the Mihama Nuclear Power Plant (unit 3). According to the Japanese nuclear authorities this is a non-radioactive part of the plant The regulatory body has reported that four contract employees died and 7 were injured, and stated that there was no release of radioactivity.
The IAEA continues to be in contact with Japanese authorities and expects to receive updates on a continuous basis. No request for IAEA assistance has been received at this time.
More information:
» Latest Press Release from the Japanese Nuclear Regulator (external site)
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