title: 1976 Hanford americium exposure incident: accident description.
abstract: An accident is described which involved the explosion of an ion-exchange column containing about 100 g of 241Am. A chemical operator was injured in this accident, receiving acid burns and superficial cuts on the upper part of his body. From 1 to 5 Ci of 241Am is estimated to have been deposited on the injured worker and on his clothing.
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000576:Americium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000473:pathology; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000473:pathology; D003666:Decontamination / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009688:Nuclear Reactors; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000473:pathology; D014861:Washington
chemical_list: D000576:Americium