Navy halts nuclear work at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

The Navy has suspended most nuclear work at Norfolk Naval Shipyard after discovering, on two separate occasions in recent weeks, that civilian workers improperly handled potentially contaminated equipment.

The problems that led to the nuclear work stoppage "were minor and did not result in any impact to the safety of the public, the environment or employees," said Jeff Cunningham, a shipyard spokesman.

The shipyard paused all but the most critical nuclear operations on Sept. 13 after the second safety violation, Cunningham said. It's unknown when the work will be allowed to resume.

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