One might suggest they weighed the likely fatality figure over the long run of a large radiation release against the number of people in the party they are sending back. I understand soldiers are making up an increasing proportion of the work party.
Given some culturally inspired behavior one saw from the Japanese in, say WWII, one might not be surprised if the party took a vote and decided to go back.
Given some culturally inspired behavior one saw from the Japanese in, say WWII, one might not be surprised if the party took a vote and decided to go back.