Small Mistakes That Cost Millions To Fix

Three Mile Island and Its Nuclear Meltdown – $3 billion

In 1979, the United States experienced one of its worst-ever nuclear disasters. One early morning at Three Mile Island’s Generating Station, workers accidentally caused a malfunction that resulted in a nuclear meltdown.

The aftermath of the dangerous meltdown resulted in intense reforms and enhanced regulatory oversight. Overall, the price tag for the mistake resulted in more than $873 million. Even today, steps are being made to never repeat the circumstanced that occurred back in 1979.