F. R. Germany x-ray accident, 1976 (original) (raw)

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**Date:**1976

**Location:**F. R. Germany

**Type of event:**accidental x-ray exposure

Description:

Incorrect handling of x-ray equipment caused an exposure of 100 rad to an individual, resulting in reddening of the skin after 24 hours and other effects.

**Consequences:**1 injury.

References:

• UNSCEAR, 2000, "Annex E: Occupational radiation exposures," in Sources and Effects of Ionizing Radiation: United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation UNSCEAR 2000 Report to the General Assembly, with Scientific Annexes, Volume I: Sources, UNSCEAR, on line at UNSCEAR [http://www.unscear.org/docs/reports/annexe.pdf].

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