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Grozny source accident, 1997
compiled by Wm. Robert Johnston
last modified 20 September 2007
Date:
29 November 1997
Location:
Grozny, Russia
Type of event:
accidental exposure to source
Description:
An accidental exposure to a cobalt-60 source caused 3 injuries.
Consequences:
3 injuries.
References:
- Ilyin, L. A., V. Yu. Soloviev, A. E. Baranov, A. K. Guskova, N. M. Nadezhina, and I. A. Gusev, May 2004, "Early medical consequences of radiation incidents in the former URRS territory," 11th International Congress of IRPA, on line, IRPA [http://irpa11.irpa.net/pdfs/7c20.pdf].
© 2007 by Wm. Robert Johnston.
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