June 7, 2004

Issued to BWXT Y-12 related to an Explosion Event and Glovebox Fire and associated Safety Basis Noncompliances at the Y-12 National Security Complex

On June 7, 2004, the National Nuclear Security Administration issued a Preliminary Notice of Violation (EA-2004-04) to BWXT Y-12 for violations of 10 C.F.R. 830 related to an April 2003 explosion event involving the Saltless Direct Oxide Reduction process and continuing problems with Safety Basis compliance at the Y-12 site .