Case 3: Criticality Accident at JCO in 1999

Educational Resource
Author:Iino, Hiroshi
Abstract:

Case 3 of Teaching Case Studies of Accidents in Nuclear Energy Development in Japan describes an "irradiation" accident at JCO, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Metal Mining Co.

Keywords:
Catastrophes, Hazards, Disasters, Lab and Workplace Safety, Community Relations, Public Health and Safety
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2009
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/case-3-criticality-accident-jco-1999
    • Notes:

    Case Study / Scenario

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/5dsh-9439