EXHIBIT G
May 17, 1948
TOs.
Distribution
¥ROM;
L. H. Hempalmann end E. ER. Jette
SUBJECT:
Recent Accident in Operation Sandstone
SYMBOL:
LAB-DIR
Four Los Alamos scientists,
7
have sustained radiation
injuries to their hands as a result of exposure to beta raya at
- Operation Sandstone.
The injuries consist of skin damage limited to the hands. The
general condition of all men is excellent. There are no blood
changes or other indications that they received a serious amcunt
of totel body gamma radiation. It should be pointed out that beta-
ray injuries are more superficial and, in general, less serious
than gasmea radiation injuries.
Los Alamos Hospital.
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All men are under treatment at the
This information is for the use of Laboretory personnel only.
/e/ Loute Hempelmann
Louis H. Hempelmann, W.D.
Health Division
/a/ XX. R. Jette
E. R. Jetta
Acting Director
Distribution:
Master Division and
Group Leader List
{Including Sandie)
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