Type B Accident Investigation of the October 6, 2009, Savannah River Site Hand Injury at the Salt Waste Processing Facility

On October 6, 2009, an Apprentice Crane Operator received a serious hand injury while performing lubrication of the wire rope on a mobile crane.

Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security

November 1, 2009

This report documents the results of the Type B Accident Investigation Board (Board) investigation of the October 6, 2009, hand injury at the Department of Energy (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) Salt Waste Processing Facility construction site.

SRS Hand Injury at the Salt Waste Processing Facility, October 6, 2009 (1.3 MB)