Ir-192 exposure in Peru

[Dave Abbott <abbott@washops.llnl.gov>]

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>     CALL FOR ASSISTANCE IN TREATING RADIATION ACCIDENT VICTIM - RADIATION 
>     EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CENTER/TRAINING SITE (REAC/TS)
>     
>     The Operations Center Received the following Non-DOE Incident Report:
>     
>     A Peruvian National worker, working in Peru, found a 36.75 Curie 
>     Iridium-192 source that had been used in construction of a 
>     hydroelectric plant.  The worker picked up the source and put it in 
>     his pocket where it remained for approximately 6 hours.  He and five 
>     other individuals were exposed to radiation during this period.  
>     Peruvian officials have requested International Atomic Energy Agency 
>     (IAEA) support in treating the radiation accident victim.  IAEA has 
>     requested two REAC/TS personnel to assist in treating the victim.  In 
>     response, two medical doctors are en route to Peru for assistance.     
>                End of report.
>
>
David Abbott
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
abbott@washops.llnl.gov
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