Top PageSurvivor TestimoniesUEKI Sumiko
| ID Code | VS01014 |
|---|---|
| Name | UEKI Sumiko |
| Sex | Female |
| Distance from the Hypocenter | 1600m |
| Age at the Time | 17 |
| Age at the time of recording | 85 |
| Situation | Sumiko was 17 years old when she was exposed to radiation at a plant in Kusunoki Town, where she worked in accordance with a student mobilization order. The plant was located 1.6 km away from Hypocenter. Although she had taken leave due to catching a cold, on the morning of August 6, she went to the plant because she felt guilty about taking time off while her colleagues were working. While changing into her work uniform, she felt a bright yellow flash from behind. Immediately after that, she was crushed under the factory building. |
| Occupation at the Time | Fifth-year student of a girl's school |
| Place of work at the time | A plant in Kusunoki Town in accordance with a student mobilization order |
| Notes | |
| Subtitles | Japanese, English |
| Release Date | 2014/02/28 |
| Keyword | student |