CBRN event in Massachusetts, Devens area, United States of America on Wed 20th November 2019

20th November 2019

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Schnitzer Steel Industries received a scrap metal shipment that set off its radiation alarms.The shipment was returned and examined, turning up a radium-painted dial from an aircraft instrument. Proper disposal has still not been confirmed.

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United States of America (USA)

Massachusetts ( Devens area )

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