An Electron Accelerator Accident in Hanoi, Viet Nam
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Author | : International Atomic Energy Agency |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 1996 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015037837690 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis An Electron Accelerator Accident in Hanoi, Viet Nam by : International Atomic Energy Agency
Book excerpt: On 17 November 1992 a radiological accident occurred at an electron accelerator facility in Hanoi, Viet Nam. An individual entered the irradiation room without the operators' knowledge and unwittingly exposed his hands to the X ray beam. His hands were seriously injured and one hand had to be amputated. The report details the circumstances of the accident, its medical consequences and the governmental response.