A kindergarten teacher in Primorye was convicted of eye burns to children

In Primorye, a kindergarten teacher was convicted of burns to children's eyes. RIA Novosti reports this.

She was found guilty under Article 238 (“Performing work or providing services that do not meet safety requirements”) of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

According to the agency, the incident happened in a kindergarten; the teacher violated the instructions. She knew for sure that the use of a bactericidal medical irradiator in the presence of people is prohibited. At the same time, she turned it on in the group room and left the students unattended. As a result, the children received thermal burns to the corneas of their eyes.

The court found her guilty and sentenced her to 1.5 years of suspended imprisonment.