Goiânia accident (1987)

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf radiological accident
gptkbp:agent gptkb:Comissão_Nacional_de_Energia_Nuclear
gptkbp:category 1987 disasters
disasters in Brazil
nuclear accidents and incidents
gptkbp:cause improper disposal of radiotherapy source
gptkbp:cleanupDuration several months
gptkbp:contaminatedBuildings 85
gptkbp:contaminatedPeople 112,000
gptkbp:contaminatedResidences 200
gptkbp:contaminatedWaste 3500 cubic meters
gptkbp:country gptkb:Brazil
gptkbp:date September 13, 1987
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Goiânia accident (1987)
gptkbp:initialDiscovery scrap metal scavengers
gptkbp:injuries 249
gptkbp:location gptkb:Goiânia
gptkbp:longTermImpact environmental contamination
psychological trauma
gptkbp:mediaCoverage international
gptkbp:notableFor one of the worst radiological accidents in history
gptkbp:source teletherapy unit
gptkbp:sourceOwner gptkb:Instituto_Goiano_de_Radioterapia
gptkbp:usedSubstances cesium-137
gptkbp:victim 4
gptkbp:wasteDisposalSite gptkb:Abadia_de_Goiás
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Goiania,_Brazil
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6