Date: 1954

Location: Metallurgical Research Institute, Prague, Czechoslovakia

Type of event: accidental exposure to source

Description:

A worker spilled radioactive iridium on his clothing and went home, exposing his family members and visitors to his home, totaling about 40 people. Of these 20 were hospitalized for one month or more.

Consequences: multiple injuries?

References:

• CIA, 16 April 1958, "Radiation Accidents in Czechoslovakia," on line, CIA [https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/document/cia-rdp80t00246a041700030001-5].