Report on faulty reactor inspections

Report on faulty reactor inspections

TOKYO, Japan - Chugoku Electric Power Co. President Takashi Yamashita (R) hands to Economy, Trade and Industry Senior Vice Minister Teruhiko Mashiko a final report on faulty inspections of reactors at its Shimane nuclear plant at the ministry in Tokyo on June 3, 2010. The report said the utility had neglected to perform regular inspections or component replacements at the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors at the plant in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture.

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