Arkansas Nuclear One Power Plant Incident
Cranes Collapse
On March 31, 2013, a temporary overhead crane collapsed at the Arkansas Nuclear One power plant in London/Russellville, Arkansas. The incident occurred during a scheduled refueling outage, killing one worker and injuring eight others. The crane failure highlighted the dangers of handling heavy equipment.
Investigation and Arrests
The investigation identified negligence in the crane’s maintenance and operation as the cause of the collapse. Several individuals were arrested and charged with gross negligence. The incident led to enhanced safety protocols for the use of heavy machinery in industrial settings.
