Date: June 2005

Location: Harbin, P.R. China

Type of event: lost source

Description:

Six individuals were exposed to iridium-192 sources, acquiring doses of 160, 150, 130, 80, 55, and 35 rad.

Consequences: ~3 injuries.

References:

• 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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