[Machine translation] A new accident reveals serious dysfunctions in terms of nuclear safety in France. In March 2016, during a replacement operation, a 465-ton steam generator fell in the heart of the Paluel nuclear power plant in Normandy. A serious and unprecedented accident, which miraculously does not cause serious injury or radioactive contamination. Since then, experts have investigated the causes of the accident. Consulted by Bastamag, their report, the conclusions of which will be summarized to employees this 1st of December, reveals major dysfunctions in the preparation and supervision of the site, largely related to the massive use of subcontracting. Disturbing faults, while the renovation projects of the power stations will multiply.
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