Hisashi Ouchi was a Japanese nuclear plant worker born in 1964. He tragically became the face of a catastrophic accident that highlighted the inherent risks associated with nuclear energy. Ouchi was employed at the Tokaimura plant, where he worked as a technician involved in the production of nuclear fuel. His life took a fateful turn on September 30, 1999, when a criticality accident exposed him and two other workers to lethal levels of radiation. Ouchi's struggle for survival in the aftermath of the accident became a harrowing tale that garnered international attention.
| Personal Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Hisashi Ouchi |
| Birth Year | 1964 |
| Occupation | Nuclear Plant Worker |
| Incident Date | September 30, 1999 |
| Location | Tokaimura, Japan |
| Status | Deceased (2008) |
