Licensee Name and
NRC Action Number |
Action Type
(Severity) &
Civil Penalty
(if any) |
Date |
Description |
21st Centrury Technologies, Inc., TX
EA-03-187 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$6,000 |
04/13/2004 |
On April 13, 2004, a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $6,000 was issued for a Severity Level III problem that resulted from the licensee's failure to ensure compliance with their NRC exempt distribution license. Specifically, the licensee did not obtain the required NRC authorization before distributing tritium-bearing gun sights and other devices that were not authorized by their license. |
ORDERCP
$6,000 |
08/30/2004 |
A.E. Staley Manufacturing Co., IL
EA-96-042 |
NOV
(SL III) |
04/04/1996 |
Unauthorized removal of a gauge by licensee contractor. |
A & M Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., OK
EA-22-092 |
NOV
(SL III) |
01/31/2023 |
On January 31, 2023, the NRC issued a notice of violation to A & M Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. (A & M) for a Severity Level III violation. The violation involved A & M’s failure to file NRC Form 241, "Report of Proposed Activities in Non-Agreement States," at least three days prior to engaging in licensed activities within NRC jurisdiction, as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 150.20. |
A.Z. Bullitt Avenue Ltd., PA
EA-96-476 |
NOV
(SL III) |
01/31/1997 |
Failure to initiate decommissioning activities. |
ABB, Inc, OH
EA-03-196 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$3,000 |
11/26/2003 |
On November 26, 2003, a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $3,000 was issued for a Severity Level III problem involving the failure to secure from unauthorized removal or limit access to licensed material (approximately 78 millicuries of strontium-90 in a sealed source capsule) in an unrestricted area, and failure to control and maintain constant surveillance of this licensed material, resulting in the loss of the source into the public domain (most likely the county landfill). Although the civil penalty would have been fully mitigated based on the normal civil penalty assessment process, a base civil penalty was assessed in accordance with Section VII.A.1.g of the Enforcement Policy to reflect the significance of maintaining the control of licensed material. |
Abex Corporation Research Center, NJ
EA-97-285 |
NOV
(SL III) |
09/10/1997 |
Abandonment of licensed material. Improper transfer of licensed material. |
Abington Memorial Hospital, PA
EA-96-186 |
NOV
(SL III) |
07/12/1996 |
Lost source and violation of 10 CFR 35.59 requirement to conduct inventories. |
Accurate NDE & Inspection, LLC., LA
EA-11-043 |
ORDER |
12/19/2011 |
On December 19, 2011, an Immediately Effective Confirmatory Order was issued to Accurate NDE and Inspection, LLC (Accurate), to confirm commitments made as a result of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mediation session held on September 28, 2011. This enforcement action is based on two willful violations involving (1) the failure to maintain accurate personnel monitoring information; and (2) the failure to comply with a state license requirement for radiographers to notify the licensee radiation safety officer (RSO) before attempting to retrieve a disconnected source. Three additional violations were identified involving (1) the failure to wear personnel dosimeters while performing radiographic operations; (2) the failure to conduct a radiation survey when a radiographic exposure device was placed into storage; and (3) the failure to immediately report the loss of a sealed source. Accurate agreed to take a number of actions including (1) providing and recording initial and annual training to deter willful violations and address specified related topics; (2) developing and submitting procedures for training the RSO or any manager designated to be on-call; (3) submitting copies of procedures to the NRC when performing radiographic operations in NRC jurisdiction; and (4) paying a civil penalty in the amount of $13,500. |
Accurate NDE & Inspection, LLC., LA
EA-06-281 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$13,000 |
03/20/2007 |
On March 20, 2007, a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $13,000 was issued for a Severity Level III problem. The violations involved the failure to secure from unauthorized removal or limit access to a radiographic exposure device that was being improperly stored on an offshore platform, which was in a controlled area or unrestricted area; the failure to wear required personnel dosimetry during radiographic operations; and the failure to provide complete and accurate information on documents provided to an NRC inspector. Because willfulness was associated with the problem, the NRC considered whether credit was warranted for Identification and Corrective Action in accordance with the civil penalty assessment process in the NRC Enforcement Policy, and determined that in this case, it was not. |
Accurate NDE & Inspection, LLC., LA
EA-00-300 |
NOV
(SL III) |
01/11/2001 |
On January 11, 2001, a Notice of Violation was issued for a Severity Level III violation involving the failure of Accurate NDE & Inspection, a licensee of the State of Louisiana, to file NRC Form 241, "Report of Proposed Activities in Non-Agreement State," prior to conducting radiographic operations using iridium-192 on off-shore oil/gas platforms in waters off of the Gulf of Mexico in areas of Federal jurisdiction. |
Accurate NDE & Inspection, LLC., LA
EA-06-281; EA-07-289 |
ORDER |
02/20/2008 |
On February 20, 2008, a Confirmatory Order (effective immediately) was issued to confirm commitments made as a result of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) settlement agreement. The licensee requested ADR following the NRC's March 20, 2007, Notice of Violation and Proposed civil penalty of $13,000 for a willful violation involving the failure to secure from unauthorized removal or access licensed material that was stored in an unrestricted area; failure to wear required personnel dosimetry during radiographic operations; and failure to provide complete and accurate information on documents provided to an NRC inspector. As part of the agreement, Accurate NDE agreed to additional management review and oversight programs that will include implementation of amended procedures for offshore radiographic operations, implementation of a training program, and increased audits of the program. Accurate NDE will also submit an article in the company newsletter regarding this case and the consequences of wrongdoing. In exchange for Accurate NDE's extensive corrective actions, the NRC agreed to reduce the civil penalty originally proposed to $500. |
Acuren USA, CT
EA-15-173; EA-14-062 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$7,000 |
07/07/2016 |
On July 7, 2016, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $7,000 to Acuren USA for violations associated with two Severity Level III problems. One problem identifies violations of 10 CFR 34.51 and 34.53 involving the failure to keep the radiation restricted area perimeter and high radiation area under constant surveillance during radiographic operations, and the failure to post the area with the signs required in 10 CFR 20.1902. The second problem involves four violations of NRC requirements associated with a common root cause: (1)10 CFR 20.1301(b)(1) by failing to demonstrate the total effective dose equivalent to the member of the public likely to receive the highest dose does not exceed the annual dose limit in 20.1301; (2) 10 CFR 34.43(e) by failing to conduct an inspection program of the job performance of radiographers; (3) 10 CFR 20.1101(c) by failing to periodically (at least annually) review the radiation protection program content and implementation; and (4) 10 CFR 34.43(d) by failing to provide annual refresher training for each radiographer at intervals not to exceed 12 months. Specifically, radiographic operations were performed inside the shop at the Kenai, Alaska facility without maintaining constant surveillance of or posting the radiation restricted area and high radiation area outside of the shop on April 10, 2014. Further, at both the Kenai and Anchorage locations, the required measurements or calculations had not been conducted to demonstrate that the total effective dose to the public did not exceed the annual dose limit. Finally, radiation program reviews were not conducted from February 2012 through May 2014 and annual refresher safety training was not provided for two radiographers between December 2012 and April 2014.
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| Acuren Inspection, Inc. |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$16,000 |
02/28/2022 |
On February 28, 2022, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty (Notice) in the amount of $16,000 to Acuren Inspection, Inc. for a Severity Level (SL) III problem associated with two (A+B) related violations. Based on the information developed during the inspection and the information provided by the licensee in response to the inspection report dated November 18, 2021, the NRC determined that two violations of NRC requirements occurred. The violations include: (A) conducting radiography without at least one other qualified individual present contrary to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 10 CFR 34.41(a), and (B) the licensee’s failure to maintain continuous direct visual surveillance of the radiographic operation to protect against entry into the restricted area and the high radiation area contrary to 10 CFR 34.51 requirements. The NRC considers Violations A and B to be significant violations because these failures resulted in actual consequences to a member of the public, although the brief exposure did not result in an overexposure based on dose reconstruction calculations. |
Adams Construction Company, VA
EA-02-161 |
NOV
(SL III) |
08/14/2002 |
On August 14, 2002, a Notice of Violation was issued for a Severity level III violation involving the failure to maintain control and constant surveillance of licensed material (a portable gauge, containing 8 millicuries of cesium-137) in use at a temporary job site, an unrestricted area. |
ADCO Services, Inc.
Tinley Park, Illinois
EA-16-281 |
NOV
(SL III) |
05/30/2017 |
On May 30, 2017, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to ADCO Services, Inc. (ADCO) for a Severity Level III violation. The violation involved the failure to have the individual specifically named on the NRC license fulfill the duties of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) as required by License Condition No. 11 of the NRC license. Specifically, on or about November 21, 2014, the RSO stopped fulfilling the duties and responsibilities as RSO and the licensee did not appoint a new individual that was qualified to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of RSO. |
ADCO Services, Inc.
Tinley Park, Illinois
EA-13-131 |
NOV
(SL III) |
10/30/2013 |
On October 30, 2013, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to ADCO Services, Inc., for a Severity Level III violation. The violation involved the failure to have an individual specifically named on the license fulfill the duties of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) as required by License Condition 11. A of the NRC License. Specifically, the RSO left the company on June 30, 2012, and the licensee did not hire a new qualified RSO and submit an amendment request to the NRC until February 1, 2013. |
Advanced Inspection Technologies, Inc.
EA-21-129 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$8,000 |
06/14/2022 |
On June 14, 2022, the NRC issued a notice of violation and proposed imposition of civil penalty in the amount of $8,000 to Advanced Inspection Technologies (licensee) for a Severity Level III violation. The violation involved the licensee’s failure to file NRC Form 241, "Report of Proposed Activities in Non-Agreement States," at least three days prior to engaging in licensed activities within NRC jurisdiction, as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 150.20. In addition, the notice included one SLIV violation for the licensee’s failure to provided information to the Commission that was complete and accurate in all material respects, as required by 10 CFR 30.9(a). |
Advanced Isotopes of Idaho
EA-23-103 |
NOV
(SL III) |
01/16/2024 |
On January 16, 2024, the NRC issued a notice of violation to Advanced Isotopes of Idaho (licensee) for a Severity Level (SL) III violation. The SL III violation involved the licensee’s redistribution of a sealed source to an unauthorized recipient contrary to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 32.74, and license condition 9I of NRC Materials License 11-29216-01MD. |
Advanced Material Services, LLC, AL
EA-11-276 |
NOV
(SL III) |
04/17/2012 |
On April 17, 2012, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to Advanced Material Services, LLC (AMS) for a Severity Level III violation. The violation involved a failure to file NRC Form 241 “Report of Proposed Activities in Non-Agreement States,” at least three days prior to engaging in licensed activities within NRC jurisdiction, as required by 10 CFR 150.20(b). Specifically, between May 12 and June 26, 2008, AMS, which only holds an Alabama (Agreement State) license, used a portable nuclear gauge, at temporary jobsites within the State of Connecticut (non-Agreement state), without obtaining a specific license issued by the NRC or filing NRC Form-241, at least three days before engaging in such activity. |
Advanced Medical Imaging and Nuclear Services, PA
EA-02-072 |
NOVCP
(SL II)
$43,200 |
10/22/2002 |
On October 22, 2002, a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $43,200 was issued for a Severity Level II problem involving willfully using byproduct material without an Authorized User, failing to appoint a Radiation Safety Officer, and creating incomplete and inaccurate records. Although the normal civil penalty assessment process would have resulted in a base civil penalty, the NRC exercised discretion in accordance with Section VIIA.3 of the Enforcement Policy and assessed a base civil penalty for each day the violation continued after the licensee's consultant raised the issue. Discretion was warranted base on the egregiousness of the violations, the level of management involved, the economic benefit of being in noncompliance, and the failure to take corrective action after the consultant's findings. |
Advanced Medical Imaging and Nuclear Services, PA
EA-01-313 |
ORDER |
12/14/2001 |
On December 14, 2001, an immediately effective Order Suspending License was issued. The order was based on the licensee's possession and use of radioactive materials (including the diagnostic administration to patients) without a required authorized user or Radiation Safety Officer. |
Advance Testing Company, Inc.
EA-03-001 |
NOV
(SL III) |
01/28/2003 |
On January 28, 2003, a Notice of Violation was issued for a Severity Level III violation involving the failure to control and maintain constant surveillance of licensed material (8 millicuries of cesium-137 and 40 millicuries of americium-241 in a moisture density gauge) located at a temporary job site, which was an unrestricted area. |
Advantage Engineering, LLC ., PA
EA-06-214 |
NOV
(SL III) |
10/18/2006 |
On October 18, 2006, a Notice of Violation was issued for a Severity Level III violation involving the failure by the authorized gauge operator to control and maintain constant surveillance of a portable nuclear gauge. Specifically, the gauge, which contained NRC-licensed radioactive material (two radioactive sources), was damaged when it was run over by a bulldozer after the authorized gauge operator had left it unattended for approximately five minutes at a job site. |
Advex Corporation, VA
EA-09-030 |
NOV
(SL III) |
07/02/2009 |
On July 2, 2009, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation for two Severity Level III violations to Advex Corporation (Advex). The first violation involved the failure to wear an alarming ratemeter while performing radiography by an assistant radiographer, as described in Condition 19 of the Advex's license. Specifically, on January 22, 2008, an assistant radiographer worked in a restricted area (permanent radiography vault) and did not wear an alarm ratemeter. The second violation involved the deliberate failure of the lead radiographer and the assistant radiographer to follow the Operating & Emergency (O&E) Procedure and 10 CFR 34.47(d) requirements, when the assistant radiographer had an off-scale pocket dosimeter. Specifically, on January 22, 2008, neither individual notified the RSO after the radiographers realized the assistant radiographer's dosimeter was off-scale. The assistant did not remove himself from the restricted area and he was allowed to continue working with and around radioactive material although he was not authorized to return to work by the RSO, as required by the O&E procedure and 10 CFR 34.47(d). |
Ahern & Associates, Inc., WV
EA-08-150 |
NOV
(SL III) |
07/09/2008 |
On July 9, 2008, a Notice of Violation was issued to Ahern & Associates, Inc. This action is based on a Severity Level III violation of 10 CFR 30.34(i) involving the licensee's failure to maintain a minimum of two independent physical controls that formed tangible barriers to secure a portable gauge from unauthorized removal during a period when the portable gauge was not under the control and constant surveillance of the licensee. Specifically, a portable gauge was left unattended inside an unlocked storage area with only one physical control (a locked cabinet container) that formed a tangible barrier to secure the portable gauge. |
Air Force Medical Readiness Agency
EA-22-007 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$96,000 |
09/22/2022 |
On September 22, 2022, the NRC issued a notice of violation (Notice) and proposed imposition of $96,000 in Civil Penalties to the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency (licensee) for three Severity Level (SL) III problems associated with ten related violations. The violations involved the licensee’s failure: (1) to maintain and implement its Master Materials License (MML) program consistent with the associated NRC inspection and enforcement programs; (2) to provide adequate oversight at Kirkland Air Force Base (KAFB) and ensure that activities conducted under the permit were authorized under the MML, were consistent with NRC regulations, and established a radiation protection program that was protective of personnel, the public, and the environment; and (3) to provide oversight and control of specific locations at KAFB. In addition, the Notice included one SL III violation for the licensee’s failure to secure or maintain surveillance of licensed material, and other violations of low security significance that were categorized in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy at Severity Level IV. |
Air Products and Controls, Inc. d/b/a Apollo America, MI
EA-23-112 |
NOV
(SL III) |
11/28/2023 |
On November 28, 2023, the NRC issued a notice of violation to Air Products and Controls, Inc. d/b/a Apollo America (licensee) for a Severity Level (SL) III violation. The SL III violation involved the licensee’s failure to transfer smoke detectors containing licensed material to an authorized recipient for disposal as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 20.2001(a)(1). |
Alaron, PA
EA-98-144 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$ 5,500 |
06/03/1998 |
Willful violation of 2 year limitation on storage of radioactive waste. |
Alaska Industrial X-Ray, Inc., AK
EA-10-231 |
ORDER |
06/07/2011 |
On June 7, 2011, a Confirmatory Order (effective immediately) was issued to Alaska Industrial X-Ray Inc. (AIX) to confirm commitments made as a result of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) settlement agreement. During inspection and investigation, NRC identified a deliberate violation associated with two conditions of the Order Modifying License (EA-08-196): (1) failure to have an independent consultant or contractor perform field audits and submit the audit reports to AIX, and the NRC, as required by Condition 1 of the Order, from August 2008 through March 2010 and (2) failure to have an independent consultant or a contractor evaluate the effectiveness of AIX’s radiation safety program, as required by Condition 3 of the Order, from September 2008 through October 2010. In response to these violations, the licensee requested ADR. As part of the agreement, AIX agreed to take a number of actions including training for all AIX employees engaged in licensed activities on what is meant by willfulness, conducting an annual review of its radiation safety and compliance program by an independent auditor, conducting quarterly audits of AIX radiographers as they perform radiography, and paying a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000. |
Alaska Industrial X-Ray, Inc., AK
EA-07-325; EA-008-196 |
NOVCP & ORDER
$20,800 |
08/20/2008 |
On August 20, 2008, a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $20,800 was issued to Alaska Industrial X-Ray, Inc. for a willful Severity Level II problem involving (1) performing radiography at a location other than a permanent radiographic installation without the presence of two qualified individuals, in violation of 10 CFR 34.41(a), and (2) failing to provide the NRC with information that was complete and accurate in all material respects, in violation of 10 CFR 30.9(a). The NRC also issued an immediately effective Order Modifying License to require additional actions by the licensee to provide reasonable assurance that the health and safety of the public will be protected. |
Alaska Industrial X-Ray, Inc., AK
EA-07-261 |
ORDER |
10/19/2007 |
On October 19, 2007, an Order Suspending Licensed Activities (Effective Immediately) was issued to Alaska Industrial X-Ray, Inc. (AIX) based on the NRC's determination that all AIX radiographers, including AIX's Radiation Safety Officer, and assistants, violated 10 CFR 34.41(a) by performing industrial radiographic operations at a temporary job site with only one qualified individual present during operations. The evidence the NRC relied on indicates that these activities have occurred on numerous occasions, for a period of up to three years. Because the NRC issued a Notice of Violation on April 25, 2001, for a willful violation of 10 CFR 34.41(a) at the same client facility location, serious concerns were raised regarding AIX's willingness to comply with the Commission's requirements and its ability to conduct licensed activities without undue risk to the public's health and safety, resulting in the issuance of this order suspending all radiographic operations authorized by AIX's license. |
| Relaxtion-ORDER Suspending Licensed Activities |
11/08/2007 |
On November 8, 2007, a Relaxation of Order Suspending Licensed Activities (Effective Immediately- dated October 19, 2007) was issued to Alaska Industrial X-Ray, Inc. (AIX) based on the licensee's proposal to implement several actions to provide the NRC with assurance that AIX will comply with the 2-person rule during NRC-licensed radiographic operations. Specifically, the licensee's actions include: use of a capable, independent consultant to perform unannounced audits of AIX's radiographic activities, with emphasis on the 2-man rule and results of the audits will be reported to NRC monthly; strengthening of the controls over personnel access to the radiography location; construction of a dark room at the radiographic locations; communication of AIX's schedule for radiographic activities in advance to both the consultant and NRC; and designation of a different Radiation Safety Officer. However, this relaxation does not have any effect on the ongoing Office of Investigation's investigation or any potential enforcement action that may be taken based on the outcome of that investigation. |
Alaska Industrial X-Ray, Inc., AK
EA-01-015
EA-01-016 |
NOV
(SL III) |
04/25/2001 |
On April 25, 2001, a Notice of Violation was issued for two Severity Level III violations. The first violation involved the deliberate failure to assure that two qualified radiography personnel were present during radiographic operations. Although a civil penalty would normally be proposed for this case, the NRC exercised enforcement discretion in accordance with Section VII.B.6 of the Enforcement Policy and refrained from issuing a civil penalty because the violation would not have been identified had the involved radiographer not voluntarily provided information during the investigation. The second violation involved the failure of a radiographer's assistant to wear an alarm ratemeter while involved in radiographic operations. |
Alaska Rim Engineering, Inc., AK
EA-08-139
EA-08-140 |
NOV
(SL III) |
09/17/2008 |
On September 17, 2008, a Notice of Violation and Exercise of Enforcement Discretion were issued for a Severity Level III problem. The violations involved possession and use of a portable gauge containing radioactive material without an NRC license, and failure to provide complete and accurate information in its license application dated March 6, 2007. Specifically, from May 17, 2003, until March 6, 2007, Alaska Rim Engineering, Inc., possessed and used a portable gauging device in the state of Alaska, a non-Agreement State, without an NRC license and on March 6, 2007, Alaska Rim Engineering, Inc., submitted an application for an NRC license stating that it was planning to purchase and will be licensing one portable moisture density gauge. This is inaccurate because it had purchased and used the gauge in May 2003, without an NRC license. |
State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, AK
EA-03-126 |
NOV &
(Order) |
03/15/2004 |
On March 15, 2004, a Notice of Violation was issued for a Severity Level II violation based on the licensee discriminating against one of its employees for raising safety concerns regarding radiation exposures to other employees. The NRC also issued an immediately effective Confirmatory Order to confirm certain commitments, as set forth in the Order, involving the licensee's internal policies and procedures pertaining to assuring compliance with NRC employee protection requirements. |
State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, AK
EA-03-190 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$21,000 |
03/15/2004 |
On March 15, 2004, a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalties in the amount of $21,000 was issued for (1) a willful Severity Level II problem ($15,000) involving radiation exposures in excess of NRC's annual public exposure limit and failure to perform surveys appropriate to demonstrate compliance with NRC dose limits for individual members of the public and (2) a willful Severity Level III violation ($6,000) involving the failure to provide copies of two exposure reports to six affected individuals. |
Alecto Healthcare Services Wheeling LLC, WV
EA-22-057
|
NOV
(SL III) |
05/11/2023 |
On May 11, 2023, the NRC issued a notice of violation to Alecto Healthcare Services Wheeling LLC (licensee), for a Severity Level III problem associated with three related violations. The violations involved the licensee’s: (1) failure to complete decommissioning in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 30.36(h)(1); (2) failure to control licensed material that was in an unrestricted area and not in storage in accordance with 10 CFR 20.1802; and (3) possession of material not authorized on its NRC license in accordance with 10 CFR 30.3. |
Alfonso Deleo, Jr.., PA
EA-99-057 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$15,000 |
08/23/1999 |
Violation involving willful unauthorized possession of nuclear gauges. |
ORDER
$ 5,500 |
08/23/1999 |
| Withdrawal |
12/26/2000 |
Alfonso Deleo, Jr., PA
EA-99-217 |
ORDER |
12/13/1999 |
On December 13, 1999, an Order was issued based on failure to comply with the terms of the February 12, 1996, Order Suspending License and failure to pay annual fees. |
Allan A. Myers, Inc., PA
EA-99-042 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$ 2,750 |
07/13/1999 |
Three willful violations involving (1) use of portable gauge by unauthorized individual (2) use of gauge without dosimetry, and (3) failure to maintain control and surveillance of gauge. |
Allen County Cardiology., IN
EA-17-048 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$7,000 |
09/05/2017 |
On September 5, 2017, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $7,000 to Allen County Cardiology for a Severity Level III problem. Specifically, between August 8 and October 13, 2016, the licensee failed to conduct (1) surveys in radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration areas at the end of each day of use and (2) weekly wipe tests that are required by the licensee's license and 10 CFR 20.2103. Additionally, the licensee failed to comply with 10 CFR 30.9 when the nuclear medicine technologist created inaccurate records that are required by 10 CFR 20.2103 to falsely indicate that the surveys and wipe tests had been performed. |
Allegheny Wireline Services, WV
EA-99-034
EA-00-005 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$ 5,500 |
02/08/2000 |
On February 8, 2000, a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalties was issued for a SL III problem involving (1) the failure to conduct radiation surveys at well sites; and (2) the failure to maintain complete and accurate records of these surveys, as required by License Condition 21 and 10 CFR 30.9; and a SL III violation involving the failure of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to provide adequate oversight concerning the completion of radiation surveys and radiation survey records as required by License Condition 21. |
Allegiance Health, MI
EA-09-266 |
NOV
(SL III) |
01/06/2010 |
On January 6, 2010, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to Allegiance Health for a Severity Level III violation involving the failure to develop written procedures to provide high confidence that the administration was in accordance with the written directive as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 35.41. Specifically, on April 16, 2009, the licensee's procedures did not contain any steps to ensure that no changes had occurred in the patients' prostate volume between the time the treatment plan was prepared and the administration of the treatment and no other method was provided to ensure that the administration was in accordance with the written directive. |
Allied Inspection Services, Inc., MI
EA-01-213 |
NOV
(SL III) |
09/17/2001 |
On September 17, 2001, a Notice of Violation was issued for a Severity Level III violation involving a radiographer's failure to wear a direct reading dosimeter and a personal dosimeter at all times during radiographic operations. |
Allied Inspection Services, Inc., MI
EA-01-099 |
NOV
(SL III) |
06/04/2001 |
On June 4, 2001, a Notice of Violation was issued for a Severity Level III violation involving the willful failure to test exposure devices using depleted uranium (DU) shielding and an "S" tube configuration for DU contamination within the required interval. |
Allwest Geosciences, Inc, CA
EA-09-020 |
NOV
(SL III) |
06/08/2009 |
On June 8, 2009, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to Allwest Geoscience, Inc. for a Severity Level III failure to implement 10 CFR 150.20. Specifically, from November 2008 through January 2009, the Agreement State licensee conducted portable gauge operations at a Federal facility considered an area of exclusive Federal jurisdiction that is regulated by NRC and is located within an Agreement State, without first filing a reciprocity submittal for calendar years 2008 and 2009. |
Almonte Geo Service Group
EA-21-006
EA-23-016 |
NOV
(SL III)
NOV
(SL III) |
02/01/2023
11/09/2023 |
On February 1, 2023, the NRC issued a notice of violation to Almonte Geo Service Group (licensee) for a Severity Level III violation. The violation involved licensee’s failure to meet its obligation to pay all debts due to NRC and dispose of or transfer its licensed material according to the terms of the Order that revoked licensee’s NRC License No. 52-31453-01, issued by the NRC on September 1, 2015.
On November 9, 2023, the NRC issued a notice of violation (Notice) and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty of $17500 to Almonte Geo Service Group (licensee) for a Severity Level (SL) III violation. The SL III violation involved the licensee’s failure to complete decommissioning by disposing of its remaining portable gauge as soon as practicable but not later than 24 months following the initiation of decommissioning as required by 10 CFR 30.36 (h).
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Almonte Geo Service Group
EA-23-016 |
NOV
(SL III) |
04/12/2024 |
On April 12, 2024, the NRC issued an Order Imposing a Civil Penalty in the amount of $17,500 to Almonte Geo Service Group (licensee). This action is based on a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty (Notice) sent on November 9, 2023. The Notice described a violation identified through an NRC inspection involving the licensee’s failure to complete decommissioning no later than 24 months following the initiation of decommissioning as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 30.36(h). Although Almonte continues to be in possession of the gauge which remains secured within the locked storage facility authorized by Almonte’s revoked NRC license, the NRC staff identified that Almonte has not disposed of or transferred its licensed material despite having initiated decommissioning activities almost four years ago. |
Alt & Witzig Engineering, Inc., IN
EA-22-020 |
NOVCP (SLIII)
$8,000 |
07/11/2022 |
On July 11, 2022, the NRC issued a notice of violation and proposed imposition of civil penalty in the amount of $8,000 to Alt and Witzig Engineering, Inc. (licensee) for a Severity Level III problem associated with two related violations. The violations involved the licensee’s failure to: (1) control and secure a portable gauge with two independent physical controls while not under control and constant surveillance by the licensee, as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 30.34(i) and 20.1802; and (2) lock the portable gauge or its container during transportation, as required by the licensee’s NRC License No.13-18685-02. |
Alt & Witzig Engineering, Inc., IN
EA-02-135 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$3,000 |
09/26/2002 |
On September 26, 2002, a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $3,000 was issued for a Severity Level III problem involving the failure to properly prepare (block and brace) a moisture density gauge (that included 8 millicuries of cesium-137 and 40 millicuries of americium-241/beryllium) for transport that resulted in the gauge being lost and the failure to immediately notify the NRC. Although the civil penalty would have been fully mitigated based on the normal civil penalty assessment process, a base civil penalty was assessed in accordance with Section VII.A.1.g of the Enforcement Policy to reflect the significance of maintaining the control of licensed material. |
Alt and Witzig Engineering, Inc.
IN
EA-20-014 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$8,500 |
05/13/2020 |
On May 13, 2020, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $8,500 to Alt and Witzig Engineering, Inc. (Licensee) for a Severity Level (SL) III violation associated with the theft of a portable gauge due to the licensee’s failure to secure the gauge as required, and for a second SL III violation for the licensee’s failure to immediately notify the NRC of the stolen gauge. Specifically, on October 3, 2019, the licensee failed to secure a portable gauge with two independent physical barriers while not under its control and constant surveillance, as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 30.34(i) and 10 CFR 20.1801, and the gauge was stolen. In addition, the licensee did not immediately notify the NRC of the stolen gauge in accordance with 10 CFR 20.2201. |
All Tech Corporation, ID
EA-03-128 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$6,000 |
04/27/2004 |
On April 27, 2004, a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $6,000 was issued for a Severity Level III problem involving the deliberate failure to provide complete and accurate information to the NRC concerning the location of certain gauges containing NRC-licensed material. |
ORDERCP
$6,000 |
12/10/2005 |
Alpha Omega Services, Inc., CA
EA-07-215 |
NOV - Letter
(SLIII)- Action |
12/20/2007 |
On December 20, 2007, a Notice of Violation and Proposed Impostion of Civil Penalty in the amount of $19,200 were issued for a Severity Level II violation. In January 2003, the company deliberately provided materially inaccurate information to an NRC licensee and to a contractor for the licensee in violation of 10 CFR 71.8(b)(2). The company Operations Manager/Assistant Radiation Safety Officer signed a maintenance checklist indicating that a package was in compliance with the NRC Certificate of Compliance and approved for use, when he knew it was not. Additionally, in violation of 10 CFR 71.8(b)(1), Alpha Omega Services deliberately caused the NRC licensee to violate NRC requirements for a license when the licensee exported licensed material in nonconforming packages. |
Altoona Hospital, PA
EA-98-194;
EA-98-202 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$2,750 |
05/14/1998 |
Violation of the quality management program involving failure to have written directive for administering Iodine-131. |
Ambric Engineering, Inc., PA
EA-97-357 |
NOV
(SL III) |
08/22/1997 |
Sealed source left in unrestricted area. |
American Engineering Testing, Inc., MN
EA-16-152 |
NOV
(SL III) |
01/18/2017 |
On January 18, 2017, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to American Engineering Testing, Inc., for a Severity Level III violation of 10 CFR 34.41(a). The violation involved the failure to ensure that whenever radiography is performed at a location other than a permanent radiographic installation, the radiographer must be accompanied by at least one other qualified radiographer or an individual who has met, at a minimum, the requirements of 10 CFR 34.43(c). Specifically, on February 1, 2015, the radiographer performed radiography without another qualified individual present. |
American Engineering Testing, Inc., MN
EA-05-161 |
NOV
(SL III) |
10/20/2005 |
On October 20, 2005, a Notice of Violation was issued for a Severity Level III problem involving (1) the failure to maintain continuous direct visual surveillance to protect against unauthorized entry into a high radiation area during a radiographic exposure at a field location; and (2) the failure to conduct a survey of the radiographic exposure device and guide tube after an exposure and before approaching the device and guide tube to ensure that the sealed source had returned to its shielded position. |
American Geotech, Inc.
EA-03-019 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$3,000 |
04/07/2003 |
On April 7, 2003, a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $3,000 was issued for a willful Severity Level III problem involving: (1) the failure to issue approved dosimetry to an individual who used licensed materials; and (2) the failure to ensure that individuals using licensed materials are either designated by the Radiation Safety Officer and properly trained, or are under required supervision of someone named on the license. |
American Radiolabeled Chemicals
EA-12-077 |
NOVCP
(SL III) |
06/25/2012 |
On June 25, 2012, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to American Radiolabeled Chemicals for a Severity Level III violation involving the failure to implement 10 CFR 20.1801. Specifically, on April 2, 2012 the licensee failed to secure from unauthorized removal or limit access to licensed material stored in a controlled area. |
American Radiolabeled Chemicals, Inc.
EA-08-126 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$6,500 |
07/22/2008 |
On July 22, 2008, a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $6500 was issued for a Severity Level III problem. The violation involved multiple examples of failure to adhere to license commitments and regulations. Specifically, between January 22 and March 14, 2008, the licensee failed to: (1) secure from unauthorized removal or limit access to licensed material in an aggregate quantity greater than 1000 times Appendix C to 10 CFR Part 20 limits; (2) comply with license commitments related to management oversight of the radiation protection program, including a failure to conduct monthly meetings of the Radiation Safety Committee and a failure to implement timely and adequate corrective actions for issues identified during annual program reviews; (3) comply with license commitments related to radiological surveys; and (4) perform and document required investigations of contamination found in controlled and unrestricted areas. |
American Radiolabeled Chemicals
EA-02-255 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$12,000 |
04/17/2003 |
On April 17, 2003, a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $12,000 was issued for a willful Severity Level III problem involving the deliberate failure to: (1) make required surveys to limit the dose to members of the public; (2) perform required weekly removable contamination surveys in the restricted and unrestricted areas; and (3) accurately record the results of required weekly fume hood face velocity measurements. Although the normal civil penalty assessment process would have resulted in a base civil penalty, the NRC exercised discretion in accordance with Section VII.A.1(c) of the Enforcement Policy and doubled the penalty due to the licensee's particularly poor performance surrounding the violations. |
Analytical Bio-Chemistry Laboratories, Inc., MO
EA-10-135 |
NOV
(SL III) |
10/13/2010 |
On October 13, 2010, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to Analytical Bio-Chemistry Laboratories, Inc., for a Severity Level III problem involving two violations. The first violation involves the failure to notify the NRC in writing within 60 days of the decision to permanently cease principal activities in any separate building that contains residual radioactivity and is unsuitable for release as required by 10 CFR 30.36(d)(2). Specifically, as of February 2010, the licensee decided to permanently cease principal activities in two buildings that contained residual radioactivity, and the NRC was not notified until June 30, 2010, and July 14, 2010. The second violation involves the failure to submit a decommissioning plan and receive NRC approval of procedures used in aggressive remediation activities as required by 10 CFR 30.36(g). Specifically, on June 22, 2010, the licensee demolished and removed contaminated countertops, floors, and fume hoods with associated ventilation ducts. These types of activities involved techniques not routinely applied during cleanup or maintenance operations such that there was the potential for health and safety impacts to the workers. |
Anderson Columbia Construction, Inc., FL
EA-96-314 |
NOV
(SL III) |
10/02/1996 |
Failure to file for reciprocity, work conducted in exclusive federal jurisdiction. |
Andrew Environmental Engineering, Inc., IL
EA-06-299 |
NOV
(SL III) |
12/27/2006 |
On December 27, 2006, a Notice of Violation was issued for a Severity Level III violation involving the failure to control and maintain constant surveillance of licensed material that is in a controlled or unrestricted area and that is not in storage. Specifically, the gauge user left the portable gauge unattended at a job site to answer a phone call, thus failing to control access to the unrestricted area and provide constant surveillance of the gauge. |
Anglin Civil Constructors, Ltd, MI
EA-04-031 |
NOV
(SL III) |
04/07/2004 |
On April 7, 2004, a Notice of Violation was issued for a Severity Level III violation involving the failure to secure from unauthorized removal or limit access to licensed material (eight millicuries of cesium-137 and 40 millicuries of americium-241 in a nuclear gauge) in a controlled area and the failure to control and maintain constant surveillance of this licensed material. |
Anheuser-Busch, Inc., MO
EA-97-291 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$ 2,750 |
09/03/1997 |
Loss/improper disposal of sources. |
Anthony & Edward Consultants, NJ
EA-10-068 |
NOV
(SL III) |
06/25/2010 |
On June 25, 2010, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to Anthony & Edwards Consultants (A&E) for a Severity Level III problem invovling three violations. The first violation invovled a failure to comply with the conditions of the NRC Order Revoking License, issued on July 28, 2009. Specifically, the licensee did not pay fees within 30 days or transfer the licensed material to an authorized recipient within 60 days from the date of the Order. The second violation involved a failure to afford the NRC an opportunity to inspect the A&E facility, as required by 10 CFR 19.14(a). Specifically between February 18, 2009 and September 17, 2009, the NRC made several attempts to contact the licensee to visit the facility and to schedule an inspection of licensed activities, but the licensee did not respond to these requests. And the third violation involved a failure to confine storage of licensed material to a location specified on the license, as required by 10 CFR 30.34(c). Specifically, from September 5, 2008 through at least September 30, 2009, the licensee stored the licensed material at a location not authorized by the license. |
Anvil Corporation, WA
EA-99-083 |
NOVCP
(SL II)
$ 8,800 |
07/28/1999 |
Multiple failures to maintain occupational radiation doses, supervise radiographic operations, perform surveys, and wear an operating alarm ratemeter. |
Apex Companies, LLC, MD
EA-23-094 |
NOV
(SL III) |
01/29/2024 |
On January 29, 2024, the NRC issued a notice of violation to Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) for a Severity Level (SL) III violation. The SL III violation involved the Apex’s failure to file for reciprocity as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 150.20(b) prior to performing work on multiple occasions in Washington, DC, an area of NRC jurisdiction. |
Apgee Corporation, PA
EA-96-246 |
ORDER |
06/26/1997 |
Numerous violations involving distribution of licensed material including some that are potentially willful. |
APINDE Inc.
Huntington, Wv
EA-20-123 |
ORDER |
05/11/2023 |
On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a revocation order to APINDE, Inc. (licensee), revoking their NRC license. The order is based upon evidence the NRC gathered through an Office of Investigations investigation, through which the NRC concluded that APINDE provided inaccurate information to the NRC in the initial APINDE license application about the recent radiography experience for the individual proposed to be the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) as well as an inaccurate training certificate for required RSO training. Additionally, in a subsequent license amendment request, the licensee requested NRC approval to name a new RSO on the license but submitted an inaccurate training certificate for this individual as well. |
APINDE Inc.
Huntington, WV
EA-19-090 |
ORDER |
08/22/2019 |
On August 22, 2019, the NRC issued an Order suspending the license issued to APINDE Inc. (APINDE) as a result of information the NRC has identified through an ongoing review of licensed activities. The NRC has determined that in the initial license application, APINDE submitted inaccurate information about the qualifications of the individual proposed to be the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). This resulted in the NRC issuing a license to APINDE that was based on inaccurate information. Additionally, in a subsequent license amendment request to name a new RSO, APINDE submitted inaccurate information pertaining to that individual. The NRC has additional information indicating that APINDE used its NRC license to procure a sealed radiography source and may have allowed unauthorized access to the source. Consequently, the NRC lacks the requisite reasonable assurance that APINDE can conduct the activities authorized under their License in compliance with the Commission's regulations and that the health and safety of the public, including APINDE's employees, will be protected. Therefore, the license will be suspended until the NRC obtains sufficient information to restore reasonable assurance that APINDE is capable of providing complete and accurate information and of safely conducting licensed activities. |
Applied Health Physics, Inc., PA
EA-96-353 |
ORDER |
09/27/1996 |
Violation involving possession limit of radioactive waste. |
Applied Health Physics, Inc., PA
EA-96-009 |
ORDER
Withdrawal
|
03/29/1996
04/17/1998
|
Failure to limit possession of byproduct material to those authorized, to limit possession of special nuclear material those authorized, and possession of licensed material waste in excess of 180 day period. |
Applied Technical Services, Inc., GA
EA-16-046 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$7,000 |
07/28/2016 |
On July 28, 2016, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of a Civil Penalty in the amount of $7,000 to Applied Technical Services, Inc. (ATS), for a Severity Level III problem for three related violations. The violations involved: (1) a failure to conduct a survey of the camera guide tube after taking an image of a pipe weld in accordance with 10 CFR 34.49; (2) a deliberate failure to post an area where industrial radiography was being performed with conspicuous radiation or high radiation signs that established a radiological boundary as required by 10 CFR 34.53 and 10 CFR 20.1902; and (3) a failure to comply with a condition on the ATS State of Georgia license to ensure continuous direct visual surveillance of the operation to protect against unauthorized entry into a radiation area, as required by 10 CFR 150.20(b)(5). Specifically, on October 20, 2015, while conducting industrial radiography at the National Aeronautics Space Administration Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, after completing an exposure of a pipe weld, a radiographer approached the camera and the guide tube without a survey meter and did not conduct a survey of the camera to ensure that the source had been retracted. The radiographer did not post accessible portions of the radiation area with radiation or high radiation signs and the radiographer did not comply with provisions of State of Georgia license to ensure continuous direct visual surveillance of the operation to protect against unauthorized entry into a radiation area or high radiation area. As a result an NRC inspector was allowed to walk unnoticed and unimpeded into the radiation area while radiographic operation were being performed. |
ArcelorMittal USA, Inc., IN
EA 10-044 |
NOV
(SL III) |
06/02/2010 |
On June 2, 2010, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to ArcelorMittal USA, Inc., for a Severity Level III violation involving the failure to ensure that only persons who have completed the licensee's training program, the gauge manufacturer's training course, or those persons specifically authorized by the Commission or an Agreement State remove gauges from service as required by license condition, Item 9. Specifically, on November 20, 2009, two individuals removed a gauge from service and neither individual had completed the licensee's training program or the gauge manufacturer's training course. In addition, on April 15, 2009, two other individuals removed a gauge from service, and one of those two individuals was not trained. None of the three individuals was authorized by the Commission or an Agreement State to remove gauges from service. |
Arctic Slope Inspection Services, Inc., AK
EA 96-449 |
NOV
(SL III) |
02/18/1997 |
The action was based on seven violations, including the failure to conduct surveys to determine that radiation levels in an unrestricted area are in compliance with dose limits for individual members of the public. |
AREVA NP, Inc., WA
EA-10-041 |
ORDER |
12/02/2010 |
On December 2, 2010, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation and a Confirmatory Order to AREVA NP, Inc., as a result of an Alternate Dispute Resolution settlement for a violation of 10 CFR 71.5(a) and 49 CFR 172.204(a) involving inaccurate transportation records for several export shipments of special nuclear material (SNM). Specifically, on December 9, 2009, and March 11 and 18, 2009, an AREVA employee deliberately altered (falsified) the reference and date stamp on three documents entitled "Approval to Transit a UK [United Kingdom] Port" associated with the export of SNM from the United States to Germany by Areva NP, Inc. |
Ferrovial Agroman, S.A., Puerto Rico
EA-15-205 |
NOV
(SL III) |
02/01/2016 |
On February 1, 2016, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to Ferrovial Agroman, S.A, for a Severity Level III violation. The violation involved a failure to control and maintain constant surveillance or failure to use two independent physical controls that form tangible barriers to secure a portable gauge from unauthorized removal as required by 10 CFR 20.1802 and 30.34(i). Specifically, on April 28, 2015, a gauge containing licensed material was left unattended and uncontrolled in the back of a pickup truck at a temporary jobsite and was secured to the truck with two independent controls. However, the keys to both the vehicle and the gauge locks were left in the unlocked truck, which was stolen from the jobsite. |
Army, Department of the, AL
EA-12-014 |
NOV
(SL III) |
04/05/2012 |
On April 5, 2012, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to the Department of the Army (Army), for a Severity Level III violation. The violation involved Army’s failure to provide a radiation monitor that was equipped with personnel access door locks to prevent access to the radiation room of the panoramic irradiator at the Redstone Arsenal facility, when radiation levels were high, as required by 10 CFR 36.23(c). Specifically, from September 24, 1996 to February 17, 2012, the Army’s radiation room personnel access door was not integrated with the radiation monitor to prevent the door from opening when radiation levels were high. |
Army, Department of the, IL
EA-97-350 |
NOVCP
(SL II)
$16,000 |
11/12/1997 |
Numerous violations of NRC requirements. |
Army, Department of the, IL
EA-97-059 |
ORDER |
03/26/1997 |
Numerous violations of NRC requirements. |
Army, Department of the, MO
EA-02-017 |
NOV
(SL III) |
03/28/2002 |
On March 28, 2002, a Notice of Violation was issued for a severity Level III violation involving the failure to secure from unauthorized removal or limit access to licensed material (approximately 34 millicuries of cobalt 60) and the failure to control and maintain constant surveillance of this licensed material. |
Army, Department of the, TX
EA-10-129 |
NOV
(SL III) |
08/01/2011 |
On August 1, 2011, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to the Department of the Army (Army) for a Severity Level III violation involving the failure to implement 10 CFR 40.3, "License Requirements." Specifically, from April 1978, when NRC license SUB-459 expired, to the present, the Army continued to possess depleted uranium (DU) associated with the Davy Crockett weapons system in the form of spent fragments of spotting rounds (obtained from 1962 to 1968, and expended prior to 1968) at firing ranges located at the Army's two installations in Hawaii, Schofield Barracks and Pohakuloa Training Area. In addition to the two installations in Hawaii, the Army has also identified the presence of spent DU spotting rounds at other Army installations across the United States. |
Arthur Brisbane Child Treatment Center, NJ
EA-99-171 |
NOV
(SL III) |
08/16/2001 |
On August 16, 2001, a Notice of Violation was issued for a Severity Level III problem involving deliberate improper disposal of radioactive material generated from the cleanup of a broken exit sign and deliberate submittal of inaccurate information to the NRC. Although a base civil penalty would normally be proposed for this case, the NRC exercised enforcement discretion in accordance with Section VII.B.6 of the Enforcement Policy and refrained from issuing a civil penalty because the licensee was issued a civil penalty for the event by the State of South Carolina and the licensee is no longer a general licensee. |
Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, MI
EA-23-110 |
NOV
(SL III) |
01/03/2024 |
On January 3, 2024, the NRC issued a notice of violation to Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital (licensee) for a Severity Level (SL) III violation. The SL III violation involved the licensee’s failure to control and maintain constant surveillance of 28 gadolinium-153 line sources located in an unrestricted area and not in storage as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 20.1802. |
Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital, PR
EA-96-053 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$ 2,500 |
03/19/1996 |
Licensee failure to properly utilize written directives for certain diagnostic administrations of sodium idodide I-131 or to check the treatment charts for errors in dosage. |
Ascension Borgess Hospital
EA-23-109 |
NOV
(SL III) |
04/01/2024 |
On April 1, 2024, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation (Notice) to Ascension Borgess Hospital (licensee) for a Severity Level III violation. The SL III violation involved the licensee’s failure to have an authorized user date and sign a written directive before five administrations of Y-90 microspheres, as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 35.40(a). In addition, the Notice included a Severity Level IV violation involving the licensee’s failure to submit a written report within 30 days of making a telephone report identifying that a sealed source was lost in transit as required by 10 CFR 20.2201(b).
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Associated Specialists, Inc., WV
EA-11-179 |
NOV
(SL III) |
09/21/2011 |
On September 21, 2011, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to Associated Specialists, Inc. (ASI), for a Severity Level III problem. The violations involved the licensee’s failure to: (1) limit operation with a temporary radiation safety officer (RSO) to a period of 60 days, in accordance with 10 CFR 35.24(c); and (2) ensure that its authorized user (AU) provided adequate supervision to licensee staff who were involved in the receipt, possession, use, transfer or preparation of byproduct material, in accordance with 10 CFR 35.27. Specifically, after ASI’s RSO left the company on June 8, 2010, the AU functioned as the temporary RSO until October 13, 2010, a period greater than 60 days. And from August 16, 2009 until April 19, 2011, the AU had limited oversight of the program, such that ASI personnel under the supervision of the AU had not spoken to him and had not received instructions associated with ASI’s written radiation protection procedures, NRC regulations, ASI’s license conditions, and the requirement that supervised individuals follow the instructions of the supervising authorized user for medical uses of byproduct material. |
| ATC Group Services, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
EA-13-251
|
NOVCP
(SL IV)
$ 3,500 |
03/27/2015 |
On March 27, 2015, the NRC issued an Order Imposing Civil Monetary Penalty to ATC Group Services, Inc. Following the NRC's November 19, 2014, Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of a Civil Penalty in the amount of $3,500, the licensee requested that the violation be deemed a Severity Level IV violation. The Notice of Violation was issued for the failure to control and maintain constant surveillance of licensed material that was in an unrestricted area and that was not in storage. Specifically, a company employee left the gauge locked in the back of an open-bed truck in a store parking lot in Indianapolis, Indiana, with the truck door unlocked and the keys in the ignition. After carefully considering the information provided by the licensee in its written response, the NRC concluded that an adequate basis did not exist for either a reduction of the severity level or mitigation of the civil penalty and imposed the $3,500 civil penalty by Order. |
| ATC Group Services, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
EA-13-251
|
NOVCP
(SL III)
$ 3,500 |
11/19/2014 |
On November 19, 2014, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $3,500 to ATC Group Services, Inc., for a Severity Level III violation. The violation involved the failure to control and maintain constant surveillance of licensed material that is in an unrestricted area and not in storage as required by 10 CFR 20.1802. Specifically, on November 18, 2013, a licensee employee left a portable gauge secured in the back of an open-bed truck with the vehicle doors unlocked and keys in the ignition. Subsequently, the vehicle was stolen. Despite the licensee’s efforts to recover the gauge, which included placing a publicly available advertisement offering a monetary reward, the gauge has not been recovered as of November 19, 2014. |
Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veteran's Hospital, TX
EA-98-481 |
NOV
(SL III) |
02/17/1999 |
Unauthorized use of licensed material. |
Automated Packaging Systems, Inc., WV
EA-18-043 |
NOVCP
(SL III)
$8,500 |
08/13/2018 |
On August 13, 2018, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $8,500 to Automated Packaging Systems, Inc., a general licensee, for Severity Level III violations of 10 CFR 31.5(c)(8)(i) and 10 CFR 31.5(c)(13). Specifically, as of November 2016, the licensee could no longer account for a gauge containing a licensed radioactive source and had failed to transfer or dispose of the device as required. Further, on May1, 2017, the licensee failed to provide information to the Commission that was complete and accurate in all material respects when it submitted a required registration form to the NRC certifying that information for one of the licensed sources had been verified through physical inventory and checking of label information; however, the gauge with the source was actually missing during this time period.
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Avera McKennan Sioux Falls, SD
EA-21-027 |
ORDER |
05/19/2022 |
On May 19, 2022, the NRC issued a confirmatory order (CO) to Avera McKennan (licensee) confirming commitments reached as a part of an alternate dispute resolution (ADR) mediation settlement agreement between the licensee and the NRC. The ADR mediation and subsequent CO were based on the results of an investigation at Avera McKennan (licensee) in which the NRC identified two apparent violations: (1) Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 35.63(a) requiring a licensee determined doses of unsealed byproduct material for medical use by direct measurement, the activity of dosages before medical use as required by 10 CFR 35.63(a); and (2) 10 CFR 30.9 “Completeness and accuracy of information” related to maintaining accurate measurement records. The CO acknowledges Avera McKennan’s view that no violation of requirements occurred. The parties agree to disagree on whether violations occurred. The licensee agreed to complete wide-ranging actions that are expected to improve its licensed program, as fully described in the CO. In consideration of the actions and commitments outlined in the CO, the NRC agrees to (1) refrain from imposing a civil penalty, and (2) not issue a separate notice of violation. |
Avera McKennan Sioux Falls, SD
EA-17-104 |
NOV
(SL III) |
12/21/2017 |
On December 21, 2017, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation for a Severity Level III Problem involving violations of 10 CFR 71.5(a), which require the licensee to comply with the following Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements in 49CFR Parts 172 and 173: 173.410(f); 172.200(a); 172.300(a); 172.400(a); and 172.403(c). Specifically, on multiple occasions between March 2013 and December 2015, Avera McKennan transported licensed material in a container that did not meet the DOT requirements for a transport package. In addition, the material was transported without required package marking or labeling, and any required shipping papers. |
Avera McKennan Hospital, SD
EA-12-090 |
NOVCP
(SL II) |
10/03/2012 |
On October 3, 2012, an NOV and Proposed Imposition of a Civil Penalty in the amount of $11,200 was issued to Avera McKennan Hospital for a SL II violation involving the failure to maintain written procedures to provide high confidence that each treatment is in accordance with the physician’s written directive as required by 10 CFR 35.41. Specifically, on January 16 and 17, 2012, procedures related to high dose-rate remote afterloader treatments failed to 1) verify a brachytherapy treatment was in accordance with the treatment plan and written directive as required by 10 CFR 35.41(b)(2); 2) check both manual and computer-generated dose calculations as required by 10 CFR 35.41(b)(3); and (3) verify that any computer-generated dose calculations were correctly transferred into the consoles of therapeutic medical units as required by 10 CFR 35.41(b)(4). This violation was repeated, resulting in radiation underexposures to the intended treatment site and exposures to an unintended site on two consecutive days. As a result of the licensee’s performance, the NRC used enforcement discretion in accordance with Section 3.6 of the Enforcement Policy to double the base civil penalty for a SLII violation. |
Avera McKennan Hospital, SD
EA-02-106 |
NOV
(SL III) |
10/04/2002 |
On October 4, 2002, a Notice of Violation was issued for a Severity Level III violation involving the licensee's careless disregard in using licensed material (250 millicuries of technetium-99m) in an unauthorized location (the kitchen of Freeman Community Hospital). |
Avera McKennan Hospital, SD
EA-02-008 |
NOVCP
(SLIII)
$3,000 |
06/14/2002 |
On June 14, 2002, a Notice of Violation and Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in the amount of $3,000 was issued for a Severity Level III violation involving the willful administration of technetium-99m to a nuclear medicine technology student when such use had not been approved by an authorized user at the licensee's facility. |
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, SD
EA-19-126 |
NOV
(SLIII) |
03/11/2020 |
On March 11, 2020, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to Avera St. Luke’s Hospital (Licensee) for a Severity Level III problem associated with three related violations. The violations involved the licensee’s failure to: (a) monitor occupational exposure of workers from licensed and unlicensed sources of radiation as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 20.1502(a)(1); (b) develop and implement certain elements of its radiation protection program in accordance with 10 CFR 20.1101(a); and (c) submit a written report to the NRC within 30 days of discovery of a reportable event in accordance with 10 CFR 20.2203. Specifically, from February 2018 through July 30, 2019, the licensee did not properly monitor an authorized user’s radiation exposure that resulted in the authorized user having a significant potential to exceed the NRC’s annual radiation exposure limit and did not develop and implement a radiation protection program commensurate with the scope and extent of its licensed activities. Additionally, on October 3, 2018, the licensee was notified by a dosimetry vendor of an exposure potentially exceeding the NRC’s annual exposure limits for an authorized user working under its NRC license, and the licensee did not investigate or notify the NRC until July 30, 2019. |