Oxfordshire atomic worker injured at Culham science campus

The worker, whose gender, age or role has not been disclosed, received “non-life-threatening” injuries on shift at Culham Campus on Wednesday, April 8.

The incident involved a one-tonne dumper machine, with soft tissue injury to the sub-contractor’s leg.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is also aware of the incident and is making enquiries.

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Culham Campus, at Clifton Hampden near Abingdon, is a UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) research institution for sustainable fusion energy to maximise scientific and UK economic benefit.

The Culham Campus, owned and managed by the UKAEA, hosts between 2,500 to 3,000 people working in fusion research and related technologies.

A spokesman for the UKAEA said: “An incident involving machinery occurred at Culham Campus on 8 April, in which a sub-contractor received non-life-threatening injuries.

“Emergency services attended, and the person involved is receiving treatment.

“UKAEA’s number one golden rule for site is: ‘Work safely at all times’, and our thoughts are with the injured person.

“The incident is being investigated, and it would not be appropriate to comment further while the investigation is underway.”

The HSE’s spokesman added: “We are aware and making enquiries.”

Thames Valley Police said it could not find any record of the incident.