Uh oh, old plutonium container was corroded in Idaho
On November 8, several workers of Idaho National Laboratories were accidentally exposed to plutonium radiation while they were handling the plutonium stored in a steel box which was encased in an aluminium box since 1981. Officials said that 7 workers were exposed to some external radiation, and 3 were possibly contaminated internally after medical examinations.
Here’s the latest news from Los Angeles Times.
Photo of Idaho National Laboratories from L.A. Times
Um, don’t they take safety precautions for handling radioactive materials??
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