Date: May 2014

Location: Nanjing, P.R. China

Type of event: lost source

Description:

An individual mistakenly picked up a radiation source and put in it a pocket, causing uneven exposure and leading to medical treatment within 5 days. The individual suffered radiation sickness plus radiation-induced skin injury, with a whole body dose of 150 rad.

Consequences: 1 injury.

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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