Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile

CNS Resumes Dismantlement Work After Worker Slip Prompted Pause at Pantex

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Brian Bradley
NS&D Monitor
8/28/15
Consolidated Nuclear Security has resumed one weapon dismantlement program at the Pantex Plant after pausing the operation last month following an incident in which a production technician lost her footing on a slippery…

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At Pantex

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