CBRN event in New York, Rochester area, United States of America on Fri 22nd September 2017

22nd September 2017

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A leak test conducted on a static elimination device showed that the device failed. The device had been leaking radioactive material and had contaminated the part of the lab where it was stored. The area has since been cleaned. The device has since been removed from use until a restest is conducted or until it is fixed.

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United States of America (USA)

New York ( Rochester area )

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