Date: March 2000

Location: Xuchang, P.R. China

Type of event: source accident

Description:

Due to illegal operation of a cobalt-60 source, an individual received a 140 rad dose and developed radiation sickness and radiation-induced skin injury. Radiation-induced cataracts later developed.

Consequences: 1 injury.

References:

• Fengling, Zhao, Chen Yuhao, Liu Jinxing, Lu Yumin, and Fu Baohua, 2015, "Follow-up observation of eye lens in ten victims accidentally exposed to 60Co radiation source," Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection, 35(12):936-940.
• Han, Lin, Yu Gao, Ping Wang, and Yumin Lyu, 2020, "Cytogenetic biodosimetry for radiation accidents in China," Radiation Medicine and Protection, 1:133-139.

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