Radioactive spills

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Spill stories in the news

* Wisconsin - radiopharmacy spill of I-131 (50 mCi) [Madison WI]

* Massachusetts - exterior of package was contaminated, although P32 vials inside were clean

* Connecticut - up to 10 uCi spilled on I-84 in courier vehicle crash (West Hartford)

* Oklahoma - syringe broke when pig knocked over (28 mCi I-131 spill inside glovebox)

* Tennessee - spill at pharmacy (97 mCi I-131, Chattanooga)

* Texas - Phosphorous-32 spill (2300 mCi) resists decon, so plexiglass used to cover floor during decay



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