The HSE is to prosecute the operators of Sellafield after two contractors received a "higher than anticipated" dose of radiation. Sellafield Ltd is accused of failing to discharge its duty under Sectin 3 (1) of the Health and Safety Act 1974.
The incident happened in July 2007 when the workers were working at the site's plutonium finishing and storage plant, refurbishing a floor when they were exposed to airborne contamination.
A spokeswoman for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said: "The two contractors were exposed during the decontamination of an area of concrete floor.
"As a result of this exposure the two contractor employees received an internal dose of radiation."
She added: "As far as we know the contractors have not shown any illness arising out of this incident. The level of dose received would indicate that the likelihood of adverse long-term effects is low."
The case is set to be heard on 24th July at Whitehaven Magistrate's Court.
The incident happened in July 2007 when the workers were working at the site's plutonium finishing and storage plant, refurbishing a floor when they were exposed to airborne contamination.
A spokeswoman for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said: "The two contractors were exposed during the decontamination of an area of concrete floor.
"As a result of this exposure the two contractor employees received an internal dose of radiation."
She added: "As far as we know the contractors have not shown any illness arising out of this incident. The level of dose received would indicate that the likelihood of adverse long-term effects is low."
The case is set to be heard on 24th July at Whitehaven Magistrate's Court.
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