Event Notification Report for October 13, 2022

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/12/2022 - 10/13/2022

Agreement State
Event Number: 56143
Rep Org: Colorado Dept of Health
Licensee: Parker Aerospace Filtration Div.
Region: 4
City: Colorado Springs   State: CO
County:
License #: GL001341
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kathryn Kirk
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 10/05/2022
Notification Time: 14:35 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2022
Event Time: 14:35 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 10/05/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Dixon, John (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
MacDonald, Mark (ILTAB)
Event Text
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST EXIT SIGN

The following information was received from the state of Colorado via email:

On 10/5/22, the licensee reported a lost exit sign.

Manufacturer: Isolite Corporation
Model Number: 2000
Isotope and Activity: H3, 7.5 Curies

Colorado Event Report Identification Number: C0220032

THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf


Agreement State
Event Number: 56144
Rep Org: Colorado Dept of Health
Licensee: Breckenridge Golf Course
Region: 4
City: Breckenridge   State: CO
County:
License #: GL000799
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kathryn Kirk
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 10/05/2022
Notification Time: 14:57 [ET]
Event Date: 09/28/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 10/05/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Dixon, John (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
MacDonald, Mark (ILTAB)
Event Text
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST EXIT SIGN

The following information was received from the state of Colorado via email:

On 10/5/22, the licensee reported the loss of 2 exit signs.

Manufacturer: Isolite Corporation
Model Number: 2040
Isotope and Activity: H3, 7.5 Curies each

Colorado Event Report Identification Number: C0220032


THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf


Agreement State
Event Number: 56145
Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency
Licensee: Bard Brachytherapy
Region: 3
City: Carol Stream   State: IL
County:
License #: IL-02062-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Robin Muzzalupo
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 10/05/2022
Notification Time: 14:58 [ET]
Event Date: 09/30/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/07/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Betancourt-Roldan, Diana (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
MacDonald, Mark (ILTAB)
Young, Matt (R1DO)
Event Text
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST SHIPMENT

The following was received from the Illinois Emergency Materials Agency (the Agency) via email:

"The Agency received a phone call from the Radiation Safety Officer at Bard Brachytherapy (IL-02062-01) on 10/5/22 indicating the loss of a package containing (10) ten I-125 brachytherapy seeds, accounting for a maximum estimated activity of 7.29 mCi (0.729 mCi per source). The package appears to have been lost at the [common carrier] warehouse in Vermont. The amount and form of radioactivity would not be useful for illicit intent and there is no indication of intentional theft or diversion.

"DETAILS: On 9/30/2022, Bard Brachytherapy shipped two boxes to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT. One of the boxes, which contained (10) ten I-125 brachytherapy seeds did not arrive with the shipment. [The common carrier] initially reported that it was still in the VT warehouse. [The common carrier] reportedly conducted a search yesterday and did not find the package and notified Bard Brachytherapy this morning that it was lost."

Illinois Item Number: IL220038

* * * UPDATE ON 10/07/2022 AT 1233 EDT FROM GARY FORSEE TO LLOYD DESOTELL * * *

The following information was provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency via email:

"Licensee advised the common carrier located the package and confirmed delivery. This matter is considered closed."

Notified R3DO (Betancourt-Roldan) and R1DO (Ferdas). Notified via email: NMSS Event Notification and ILTAB

THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf


Agreement State
Event Number: 56146
Rep Org: Maryland Dept of the Environment
Licensee: Brandon Shores LLC
Region: 1
City: Baltimore   State: MD
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Atnatiwos (Atna) Meshesha
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 10/05/2022
Notification Time: 20:41 [ET]
Event Date: 09/22/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/05/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Young, Matt (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Event Text
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIRE DAMAGED FIXED GAUGES

The following information was received from the state of Maryland via email:

"On October 03, 2022, at about 1300 EDT, the Maryland Department of the Environment, Radiological Health Program (MDE/RHP) was contacted via telephone from the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) of Brandon Shores, LLC. [The licensee] followed-up by email message on October 04, 2022 at 1342 EDT. The RSO reported that on September 22, 2022, a bunker fire started at the Brandon Shores Power Plant, and it has caused a coal pipe mounted with two sealed sources to become exceedingly hot.

"It was reported that the coal from the bunker is delivered to a stock feeder via an 8 foot vertical pipe that has two gauges mounted on it. The two gauges on the coal pipe were affected by the operations to contain the fire. The RSO further reported on the conditions of the gauges that 'there does not appear to be visible signs of physical damage. Based on survey readings there does not appear to be indication of radiological issues.' The licensee has contacted Thermo Fisher to assess the damage and perform a leak test of the devices.

"The two fixed gauges are manufactured by Texas Nuclear Corporation, both model 5200 with device serial numbers B1421 and B1426. They contain Cesium-137 sealed sources with estimated nominal activities of 50 millicuries each with assay dates of September 1988.

"Results of the leak test and a detailed safety report is expected. The case has been reported to the Nuclear Material Events Database (NMED) on 10/05/2022.

"MDE/RHP will finalize a reactive investigation."


Agreement State
Event Number: 56148
Rep Org: MA Radiation Control Program
Licensee: Unknown
Region: 1
City: Milton   State: MA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Tony Carpenito
HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West
Notification Date: 10/06/2022
Notification Time: 10:16 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/06/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Ferdas, Marc (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Event Text
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - TWO ABANDONED SOURCES

The following information was provided by the MA Department of Public Health (the Agency) via email:

"On 10/05/2022, at 1230 [EDT] , a telephone report was received by the Agency that two discs, each measuring 1.5 inches in diameter and each determined to be containing 0.024 mCi Ra-226 (0.048 mCi total), were found within a load of residential trash picked up in Milton, MA. Each disc measured 6 mR per hour at 3 inches from surface. The discs reportedly did not have any identifying information or markings (no manufacturer name, no date, no serial number) other than 'poison inside'. The discs were placed in secure storage until proper disposal is arranged and completed. The discs are currently presumed to have been inadvertently and unknowingly abandoned by owner. Investigations by the Agency and by Covanta Braintree Transfer Station are ongoing.

"The Agency considers this matter still open."

MA Event Number: to be announced (TBA)


THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf


Agreement State
Event Number: 56150
Rep Org: Louisiana Radiation Protection Div
Licensee: Cleco Power LLC
Region: 4
City: Lena   State: LA
County:
License #: LA-3719-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: James Pate
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 10/06/2022
Notification Time: 14:05 [ET]
Event Date: 10/06/2022
Event Time: 12:13 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/06/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Dixon, John (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Event Text
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - GAUGES FAILED SHUTTER CHECK

The following is a summary of information received from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (the Department) via email:

On October 6, 2022, Cleco Power, LLC notified the Department that four of their fixed gauges failed their shutter checks.

1. Two Texas Nuclear Model 5197 with serial number B1769 & B1770. They each contained a 100 mCi Cs-137 source (model number: 570-57157C).
2. Two Texas Nuclear Model 5192 with serial number B2503 & B2504. They each contained a 20 mCi Cs-137 source.

The two Model 5192 will be repaired using replacement parts by BBP Sales. The two Model 5197 will be disposed of and not placed back into service.

Louisiana Event Report ID Number: LA20220010


Agreement State
Event Number: 56151
Rep Org: Colorado Dept of Health
Licensee: Westin Hotel - Westminster
Region: 4
City: Westminster   State: CO
County:
License #: GL000738
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kathryn Kirk
HQ OPS Officer: Ian Howard
Notification Date: 10/06/2022
Notification Time: 03:24 [ET]
Event Date: 07/01/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 10/06/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Dixon, John (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
MacDonald, Mark (ILTAB)
Event Text
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST EXIT SIGNS

The following is a summary of information received from the State of Colorado via email:

On 07/01/22, the licensee reported the loss of 5 exit signs.

Manufacturer: Isolite Corporation and Safety Light Corporation
Model Numbers: SLX60 and 2040
Isotope and Activity: H3, (two SLX60's with 6.2 Curies each) and (three 2040's with 7.5 Curies each)

Colorado Event Report Identification Number: C0220034

THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf


Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 56157
Rep Org: Prein and Newhof
Licensee: Prein and Newhof
Region: 3
City: Grand Rapids   State: MI
County:
License #: 21-18663-02
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Chris Cruickshank
HQ OPS Officer: Brian Lin
Notification Date: 10/11/2022
Notification Time: 09:50 [ET]
Event Date: 10/05/2022
Event Time: 15:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/11/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - Safety Equipment Failure
Person (Organization):
Betancourt-Roldan, Diana (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Event Text
MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE DAMAGED BY VEHICLE

The following information was provided by the licensee via phone call:

At 1530 EDT on October 5, 2022, a Troxler gauge Model 3430, containing 8 mCi of Cs-137 and 40 mCi of Am 241, was damaged by a construction vehicle. The sources were in the test position at the time of the event. The unit's source rod was damaged, but the sources were not damaged. The gauge area was quarantined and a repair company was contacted. The repair company provided the licensee a lead lined container for the damaged gauge to be transported back to the vendor. There were no exposures and a leak test is in progress. The repair company took possession of the gauge.