Posted on 10.24.25

Worker falls into nuclear reactor pool in Michigan plant, ingests contaminated water

Source: https://www.wionews.com/, October 24, 2025
By: Kushal Deb

A contractor at the Palisades Nuclear Plant in West Michigan fell into a nuclear reactor cavity on October 21, during fuel reload operations at the plant. The pool was a “cavity” containing borated water, ie, water with boron added for nuclear moderation and control, inside the reactor cavity and containment area. According to a federal investigation Report by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Committee, the man also ingested some contaminated water. Read more.

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