Event Notification Report for November 14, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/13/2014 - 11/14/2014
EVENT NUMBERS
50619506155061650659
Agreement State
Event Number: 50619
Rep Org: NE DIV OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
Licensee: SIMON CONTRACTORS, INC.
Region: 4
City: NORTH PLATTE State: NE
County:
License #: 15-02-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JIM DEFRAIN
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Licensee: SIMON CONTRACTORS, INC.
Region: 4
City: NORTH PLATTE State: NE
County:
License #: 15-02-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JIM DEFRAIN
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 11/17/2014
Notification Time: 13:16 [ET]
Event Date: 11/14/2014
Event Time: 16:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/18/2014
Notification Time: 13:16 [ET]
Event Date: 11/14/2014
Event Time: 16:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/18/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BOB HAGAR (R4DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)
BOB HAGAR (R4DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE LOST DURING SHIPPING
The following was received from the State of Nebraska via fax:
"On November 4, 2014 Simon Contractors, a Nebraska licensee, shipped a Troxler model 3450, s/n 355 containing 8 mCi of Cs-137 (s/n 750-5840) and 40 mCi of Am-241:Be (s/n 47-3188) to Qal-Tek Associates by YRC Freight. Qal-Tek is located in Idaho Falls, ID. YRC Freight picked up the gauge from Simon Contractors in North Platte, NE on November 4, 2014. YRC transported the gauge to their terminal in Kansas City, MO. The gauge was expected to arrive at Qal-Tek on November 11. Since the gauge was not delivered, Qal-Tek contacted YRC on November 13. On November 14, YRC contacted Qal-Tek and YRC considered the gauge as lost. At 1630 [CST] on the 14th, Qal-Tek contacted Simon Contractors and notified them of the status of the gauge. Qal-Tek also contacted the NRC of the event. On Monday, November 17 at 0815 [CST], Simon called the Nebraska Health and Human Services, Office of Radiological Health to report the missing gauge."
This is the same incident as NRC Event # 50615 (reported by Qal-Tek).
* * * UPDATE FROM JIM DEFRAIN TO CHARLES TEAL AT 0920 EST ON 11/18/14 * * *
The gauge has been located by YRC Freight.
Notified R4DO (Hagar) and NMSS Events Notification via email.
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
The following was received from the State of Nebraska via fax:
"On November 4, 2014 Simon Contractors, a Nebraska licensee, shipped a Troxler model 3450, s/n 355 containing 8 mCi of Cs-137 (s/n 750-5840) and 40 mCi of Am-241:Be (s/n 47-3188) to Qal-Tek Associates by YRC Freight. Qal-Tek is located in Idaho Falls, ID. YRC Freight picked up the gauge from Simon Contractors in North Platte, NE on November 4, 2014. YRC transported the gauge to their terminal in Kansas City, MO. The gauge was expected to arrive at Qal-Tek on November 11. Since the gauge was not delivered, Qal-Tek contacted YRC on November 13. On November 14, YRC contacted Qal-Tek and YRC considered the gauge as lost. At 1630 [CST] on the 14th, Qal-Tek contacted Simon Contractors and notified them of the status of the gauge. Qal-Tek also contacted the NRC of the event. On Monday, November 17 at 0815 [CST], Simon called the Nebraska Health and Human Services, Office of Radiological Health to report the missing gauge."
This is the same incident as NRC Event # 50615 (reported by Qal-Tek).
* * * UPDATE FROM JIM DEFRAIN TO CHARLES TEAL AT 0920 EST ON 11/18/14 * * *
The gauge has been located by YRC Freight.
Notified R4DO (Hagar) and NMSS Events Notification via email.
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: 50615
Rep Org: QAL-TEK ASSOCIATES, LLC
Licensee: QAL-TEK ASSOCIATES, LLC
Region: 4
City: IDAHO FALLS State: ID
County:
License #: 11-27610-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GLENN SAWTELLE
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Licensee: QAL-TEK ASSOCIATES, LLC
Region: 4
City: IDAHO FALLS State: ID
County:
License #: 11-27610-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GLENN SAWTELLE
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 11/14/2014
Notification Time: 15:56 [ET]
Event Date: 11/14/2014
Event Time: 12:50 [MST]
Last Update Date: 11/17/2014
Notification Time: 15:56 [ET]
Event Date: 11/14/2014
Event Time: 12:50 [MST]
Last Update Date: 11/17/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
Person (Organization):
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)
CANADA (FAX)
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)
CANADA (FAX)
MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE LOST IN TRANSIT
Qal-Tek Associates, LLC reported that a Troxler Model 3450 Moisture/Density Gauge (Serial # 355) was lost in transit by the shipper. The device was being shipped from the owner, Simon Contracting in North Platte, NE, to Qal-Tek for repair. The device contains 8mCi Cs-137 and 40 mCi Am/Be.
This is the same incident as NRC Event # 50619.
* * * UPDATE ON 11/17/14 AT 1703 EST FROM GLENN SAWTELLE TO DONG PARK * * *
The following was received from the licensee via email:
"The event 50615 initiated last Friday, November 14th has been resolved. The shipping company YRC Freight notified Qal-Tek Associates and Simon Consultants today, November 17th, that the Troxler nuclear density gauge reported 'lost' in this event was located in a YRC Hazardous Materials storage trailer. Apparently, the shipping information had separated from the device case. The NDG [Nuclear Density Gauge] was not damaged in any way and has all other Radioactive Materials labels intact. The NDG will be shipped to the Qal-Tek office in Idaho Falls, ID, for previously anticipated service. The Nebraska state Radiation Protection authorities have been informed."
Notified R1DO (Jackson), ILTAB and NMSS Events Notification via email. Notified Canada via facsimile.
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
Qal-Tek Associates, LLC reported that a Troxler Model 3450 Moisture/Density Gauge (Serial # 355) was lost in transit by the shipper. The device was being shipped from the owner, Simon Contracting in North Platte, NE, to Qal-Tek for repair. The device contains 8mCi Cs-137 and 40 mCi Am/Be.
This is the same incident as NRC Event # 50619.
* * * UPDATE ON 11/17/14 AT 1703 EST FROM GLENN SAWTELLE TO DONG PARK * * *
The following was received from the licensee via email:
"The event 50615 initiated last Friday, November 14th has been resolved. The shipping company YRC Freight notified Qal-Tek Associates and Simon Consultants today, November 17th, that the Troxler nuclear density gauge reported 'lost' in this event was located in a YRC Hazardous Materials storage trailer. Apparently, the shipping information had separated from the device case. The NDG [Nuclear Density Gauge] was not damaged in any way and has all other Radioactive Materials labels intact. The NDG will be shipped to the Qal-Tek office in Idaho Falls, ID, for previously anticipated service. The Nebraska state Radiation Protection authorities have been informed."
Notified R1DO (Jackson), ILTAB and NMSS Events Notification via email. Notified Canada via facsimile.
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: 50616
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: IRISNDT, INC.
Region: 4
City: NEW ORLEANS State: LA
County:
License #: LA12236-L01,A
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE NOBLE
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Licensee: IRISNDT, INC.
Region: 4
City: NEW ORLEANS State: LA
County:
License #: LA12236-L01,A
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE NOBLE
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 11/14/2014
Notification Time: 18:12 [ET]
Event Date: 11/14/2014
Event Time: 10:45 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/14/2014
Notification Time: 18:12 [ET]
Event Date: 11/14/2014
Event Time: 10:45 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/14/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - TRUCK CARRYING RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA INVOLVED IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
The following was received from the State of Louisiana via email:
"IRISNDT-LA was transporting a SPEC Model 300 exposure device, S/N 004, loaded with Co-60 greater than Cat. 2 concerns, S/N C 60-49. The exposure device and source were being returned to IRISNDT, 905 GA Ave., Deer Park, TX. Texas License TX L0 6435. They were driving in the flow of traffic when the utility trailer, loaded with the exposure device was rear-ended by a pick-up truck at 1030 [CST]. The LSP [Louisiana State Police] and LDEQ [Louisiana department of Environmental Quality] responded as well as the LA RSO and the CRSO who was in town on other business. A field assessment was conducted at the site and then the device was transported to the New Orleans, LA office. Additional evaluations and wipe test were performed and sent for evaluation. It appears that no shielding or radiation containment was compromised. The exposure device is being transported to Source Production & Equipment, the manufacturer, for a more extensive evaluation. All personnel involved with the radioactive source during this incident were T&Red by IRISNDT under their IC security procedures. LA and TX Licenses and other documents were with the device. All radioactive sources are secured at the New Orleans office. No radioactive material was released or determined to be leaking at the time of this preliminary report. The radiography equipment will be transported to a location where an extensive evaluation of the equipment will be conducted. The outward appearance does not indicate there is severe or excessive damage to the exposure device resulting in a radioactive material release. The two carded radiographers involved in the traffic accident were taken for a medical evaluation and released with no serious injuries. Updates will be provided when 'new' information is available."
Louisiana incident # LA1400011
The following was received from the State of Louisiana via email:
"IRISNDT-LA was transporting a SPEC Model 300 exposure device, S/N 004, loaded with Co-60 greater than Cat. 2 concerns, S/N C 60-49. The exposure device and source were being returned to IRISNDT, 905 GA Ave., Deer Park, TX. Texas License TX L0 6435. They were driving in the flow of traffic when the utility trailer, loaded with the exposure device was rear-ended by a pick-up truck at 1030 [CST]. The LSP [Louisiana State Police] and LDEQ [Louisiana department of Environmental Quality] responded as well as the LA RSO and the CRSO who was in town on other business. A field assessment was conducted at the site and then the device was transported to the New Orleans, LA office. Additional evaluations and wipe test were performed and sent for evaluation. It appears that no shielding or radiation containment was compromised. The exposure device is being transported to Source Production & Equipment, the manufacturer, for a more extensive evaluation. All personnel involved with the radioactive source during this incident were T&Red by IRISNDT under their IC security procedures. LA and TX Licenses and other documents were with the device. All radioactive sources are secured at the New Orleans office. No radioactive material was released or determined to be leaking at the time of this preliminary report. The radiography equipment will be transported to a location where an extensive evaluation of the equipment will be conducted. The outward appearance does not indicate there is severe or excessive damage to the exposure device resulting in a radioactive material release. The two carded radiographers involved in the traffic accident were taken for a medical evaluation and released with no serious injuries. Updates will be provided when 'new' information is available."
Louisiana incident # LA1400011
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 50659
Rep Org: DTE ENERGY
Licensee: DTE ENERGY
Region: 3
City: DETROIT State: MI
County:
License #: GENERAL LICEN
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT TOZZIE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Licensee: DTE ENERGY
Region: 3
City: DETROIT State: MI
County:
License #: GENERAL LICEN
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT TOZZIE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 12/08/2014
Notification Time: 14:07 [ET]
Event Date: 11/14/2014
Event Time: 14:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/08/2014
Notification Time: 14:07 [ET]
Event Date: 11/14/2014
Event Time: 14:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/08/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(i) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>1000X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(i) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>1000X
Person (Organization):
RICHARD SKOKOWSKI (R3DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT (FAX)
ILTAB (EMAI)
RICHARD SKOKOWSKI (R3DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT (FAX)
ILTAB (EMAI)
LOST DEVICE WITH CADMIUM-109 SOURCE
The licensee reports the loss of General License Niton XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) Device, serial # 8622, containing a (Cadmium) Cd-109 source, Serial # NR-7169. The original device source strength was 40 milliCurie however, the current source strength is assayed at .26 milliCurie. The licensee believes the device was accidently disposed of as waste for recycling from the Detroit, MI facility. Efforts to locate and recover the device have been unsuccessful. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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.
The licensee reports the loss of General License Niton XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) Device, serial # 8622, containing a (Cadmium) Cd-109 source, Serial # NR-7169. The original device source strength was 40 milliCurie however, the current source strength is assayed at .26 milliCurie. The licensee believes the device was accidently disposed of as waste for recycling from the Detroit, MI facility. Efforts to locate and recover the device have been unsuccessful. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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.