Feds: fine company for worker radiation exposure

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Story Published: Aug 31, 2010 at 2:00 PM MST

Story Updated: Aug 31, 2010 at 2:00 PM MST

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission says six workers at a power plant near Wheatland were exposed to improperly high levels of radiation last year.

The federal agency proposes to fine Basin Electric Power Cooperative nearly $25,000 for the incident at its coal-fired Laramie River Station plant.

The NRC says none of the workers is expected to suffer any long-term adverse health effects.

Daryl Hill is power company spokesman in Bismarck, N.D. He says the workers were exposed to gauges that use beams of radiation to measure whether pipes at the plant are carrying coal.

Hill says the plant has improved safety at the plant. The company has 30 days to pay the proposed fine or challenge it. Hill says it hasn't decided yet how to respond.

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