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ONE FUEL ASSEMBLY TILTED DURING REFUELLING

Because of an interlock on the refuelling machine was released during refuelling the gripper of the manipulator hit the top of one control rod. A fuel assembly was raised again. No damages were caused to the assembly neither to its neighbouring assemblies. The control rod was replaced.
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Location: RINGHALS-4
Event date: Wed, 18-09-1991
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