Event Notification Report for July 08, 2015
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/07/2015 - 07/08/2015
EVENT NUMBERS
5121151207512095121351214512155120551380
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51211
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: STEVE RYAN
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: STEVE RYAN
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 07/08/2015
Notification Time: 15:37 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 14:25 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/08/2015
Notification Time: 15:37 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 14:25 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/08/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
CHRISTOPHER CAHILL (R1DO)
CHRISTOPHER CAHILL (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | M/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
MANUAL REACTOR TRIP DUE TO LOWERING STEAM GENERATOR WATER LEVELS
"Indian Point Unit 3 was manually tripped at 1427 EDT due to lowering steam generator water levels. At 1425 EDT, #31 condensate pump tripped, causing the lowering water levels. There were no immediate complications on the trip and the unit is stable in Mode 3. Auxiliary feedwater actuated as expected and is in service. All rods inserted and decay heat is being rejected to the condensers. Offsite electrical power is in service. Unit 2 is stable at 100% power."
The licensee plans on issuing a press release.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and New York Public Service Commission.
"Indian Point Unit 3 was manually tripped at 1427 EDT due to lowering steam generator water levels. At 1425 EDT, #31 condensate pump tripped, causing the lowering water levels. There were no immediate complications on the trip and the unit is stable in Mode 3. Auxiliary feedwater actuated as expected and is in service. All rods inserted and decay heat is being rejected to the condensers. Offsite electrical power is in service. Unit 2 is stable at 100% power."
The licensee plans on issuing a press release.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and New York Public Service Commission.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51207
Facility: MCGUIRE
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JAMES DUDLEY
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JAMES DUDLEY
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 07/08/2015
Notification Time: 11:13 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 08:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/08/2015
Notification Time: 11:13 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 08:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/08/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
SCOTT MORRIS (NRR)
BERNARD STAPLETON (IRD)
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
SCOTT MORRIS (NRR)
BERNARD STAPLETON (IRD)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO WORKER FATALITY NOT RELATED TO PLANT OPERATION
"This notification is being reported to the NRC in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) for notification of a fatality of an employee. Station personnel intend to notify OSHA of the individual fatality.
"At approximately 0629 [EDT] on July 8th, 2015, Control Room personnel received an emergency call requiring station medical first responders. The individual was transported offsite via ambulance. The site has been notified of the individual fatality. The fatality was due to an apparent personal medical issue and not work related. The individual was not contaminated.
"A press release is not planned at this time. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The individual was inside the Protected Area but not within a Radioactive Control Area.
"This notification is being reported to the NRC in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) for notification of a fatality of an employee. Station personnel intend to notify OSHA of the individual fatality.
"At approximately 0629 [EDT] on July 8th, 2015, Control Room personnel received an emergency call requiring station medical first responders. The individual was transported offsite via ambulance. The site has been notified of the individual fatality. The fatality was due to an apparent personal medical issue and not work related. The individual was not contaminated.
"A press release is not planned at this time. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The individual was inside the Protected Area but not within a Radioactive Control Area.
Agreement State
Event Number: 51209
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: UNION CARBIDE
Region: 4
City: PORT LAVACA State: TX
County:
License #: 00051
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Licensee: UNION CARBIDE
Region: 4
City: PORT LAVACA State: TX
County:
License #: 00051
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 07/08/2015
Notification Time: 15:30 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/08/2015
Notification Time: 15:30 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/08/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MARK HAIRE (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA
MARK HAIRE (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA
AGREEMENT STATE - TWO GAUGE SOURCES COULD NOT BE FULLY RETRACTED
The following report was received from the State of Texas via e-mail:
"On July 8, 2015 the Agency [Texas Department of State Health] was notified by the licensee's radiation safety officer that while performing routine test of gauge shutters, they found two gauges where the source could not be fully retracted. Both gauges are Ohmart Vega model SHLMBR-4 gauges containing a 5,000 millicurie cesium-137 source. The gauges are mounted on the side of poly resin tanks. The sources were left in the normal operating, unshielded position. The sources do not pose any additional risk of exposure to the workers or members of the general public. The RSO stated they have not decided how they were going to resolve the problem yet, but will notify the Agency [Texas Department of State Health] once a decision has been made. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident # I-9325
The following report was received from the State of Texas via e-mail:
"On July 8, 2015 the Agency [Texas Department of State Health] was notified by the licensee's radiation safety officer that while performing routine test of gauge shutters, they found two gauges where the source could not be fully retracted. Both gauges are Ohmart Vega model SHLMBR-4 gauges containing a 5,000 millicurie cesium-137 source. The gauges are mounted on the side of poly resin tanks. The sources were left in the normal operating, unshielded position. The sources do not pose any additional risk of exposure to the workers or members of the general public. The RSO stated they have not decided how they were going to resolve the problem yet, but will notify the Agency [Texas Department of State Health] once a decision has been made. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident # I-9325
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51213
Facility: LASALLE
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: BRADLEY BRUMUND
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: BRADLEY BRUMUND
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 07/08/2015
Notification Time: 21:53 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 18:37 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/11/2015
Notification Time: 21:53 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 18:37 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/11/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
ANN MARIE STONE (R3DO)
ANN MARIE STONE (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER VENTILATION OUT OF SERVICE
"This telephone notification is provided in accordance with Exelon Reportability manual SAF 1.10, 'Major Loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities', and 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
"On July 8th 2015 at 1837 [CDT], it was determined that the onsite Technical Support Center (TSC) Ventilation System Supply Fan belts had failed, resulting in loss of ventilation for the facility. Repairs were not completed within the time required had the TSC needed to be staffed. There is currently no emergency event in progress requiring TSC staffing. If an emergency is declared and the TSC ERO [Emergency Response Organization] activation is required, the TSC will be staffed and activated unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperatures, radiological, or other conditions. If relocation of the TSC staff becomes necessary, the Station Emergency Director will relocate the staff to an alternate TSC location in accordance with applicable site procedures.
"The licensee has notified the [NRC] Senior Resident Inspector of the issue."
* * * UPDATE FROM TODD CASAGRANDE TO DANIEL MILLS AT 1510 EDT ON 7/11/15 * * *
"After repairs were completed, the TSC Ventilation was restarted on 7/9/15 at 0625 EDT for a maintenance run, the TSC Ventilation was restored to operable status at 1500 EDT on 07/11/2015.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
Notified R3DO (Stone).
"This telephone notification is provided in accordance with Exelon Reportability manual SAF 1.10, 'Major Loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities', and 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
"On July 8th 2015 at 1837 [CDT], it was determined that the onsite Technical Support Center (TSC) Ventilation System Supply Fan belts had failed, resulting in loss of ventilation for the facility. Repairs were not completed within the time required had the TSC needed to be staffed. There is currently no emergency event in progress requiring TSC staffing. If an emergency is declared and the TSC ERO [Emergency Response Organization] activation is required, the TSC will be staffed and activated unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperatures, radiological, or other conditions. If relocation of the TSC staff becomes necessary, the Station Emergency Director will relocate the staff to an alternate TSC location in accordance with applicable site procedures.
"The licensee has notified the [NRC] Senior Resident Inspector of the issue."
* * * UPDATE FROM TODD CASAGRANDE TO DANIEL MILLS AT 1510 EDT ON 7/11/15 * * *
"After repairs were completed, the TSC Ventilation was restarted on 7/9/15 at 0625 EDT for a maintenance run, the TSC Ventilation was restored to operable status at 1500 EDT on 07/11/2015.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
Notified R3DO (Stone).
Agreement State
Event Number: 51214
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY LP
Region: 4
City: PASADENA State: TX
County:
License #: 00230
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY LP
Region: 4
City: PASADENA State: TX
County:
License #: 00230
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 07/09/2015
Notification Time: 08:17 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/09/2015
Notification Time: 08:17 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/09/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MARK HAIRE (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
MARK HAIRE (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - NUCLEAR GAUGE SHUTTER FOUND STUCK
The following information was received from the State of Texas via email:
"On July 8, 2015, the Agency was notified by the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) of a stuck shutter on an Ohmart Vega SH-F2 nuclear gauge containing a 500 millicurie Cesium - 137 source. The stuck shutter was found during a routine six month inspection. The RSO determined the source shutter would not operate due to internal corrosion seizing it in the open position. The RSO verified the radiation levels in the area of the gauge had not changed. The RSO stated the source normally operates in the open position and there are no safety issues. The RSO stated he had contacted a service provider to make repairs to the gauge. The RSO stated a replacement internal shutter mechanism equipped with a gasket will also be ordered for installation to prevent future water intrusion and corrosion. The gauge does not pose an exposure risk to the licensee's workers or to members of the general public. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I-9326
The following information was received from the State of Texas via email:
"On July 8, 2015, the Agency was notified by the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) of a stuck shutter on an Ohmart Vega SH-F2 nuclear gauge containing a 500 millicurie Cesium - 137 source. The stuck shutter was found during a routine six month inspection. The RSO determined the source shutter would not operate due to internal corrosion seizing it in the open position. The RSO verified the radiation levels in the area of the gauge had not changed. The RSO stated the source normally operates in the open position and there are no safety issues. The RSO stated he had contacted a service provider to make repairs to the gauge. The RSO stated a replacement internal shutter mechanism equipped with a gasket will also be ordered for installation to prevent future water intrusion and corrosion. The gauge does not pose an exposure risk to the licensee's workers or to members of the general public. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I-9326
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 51215
Facility: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: SEAN PATTERSON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: SEAN PATTERSON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 07/09/2015
Notification Time: 10:29 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 09:48 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/09/2015
Notification Time: 10:29 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 09:48 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/09/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(3) - MED TREAT INVOLVING CONTAM
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(3) - MED TREAT INVOLVING CONTAM
Person (Organization):
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
MARK LOMBARD (NMSS)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
MARK LOMBARD (NMSS)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
CONTAMINATED EMPLOYEE WITH MEDICAL CONDITION TRANSPORTED OFFSITE
"On July 08, 2015 a Honeywell employee experienced a non-work related medical condition that required off site medical support. The incident occurred at approximately 0948 [CDT] in the Feed Materials Building Control Room at the Metropolis facility. Due to the nature of the employee's condition, the individual was transported to a local medical facility. Honeywell Health Physics staff accompanied the injured employee and provided guidance to Emergency Room personnel and controlled the facilities prior to decontamination. A whole body survey of the employee and plant clothing was performed; the maximum amount of contamination present was on the employee's work boots, 86,000 dpm/100 sq. cm [employees work coveralls also contaminated]. All contaminated clothing was removed from the employee and an additional whole body survey was performed; no contamination above background levels was detected. Following medical evaluation, hospital facilities were decontaminated and found to be free of contamination prior to release for unrestricted use. All contaminated materials from the hospital and injured employee were returned to the Metropolis facility."
The licensee notified NRC Region 2 (Hartland) and the Metropolis Emergency Coordinator.
"On July 08, 2015 a Honeywell employee experienced a non-work related medical condition that required off site medical support. The incident occurred at approximately 0948 [CDT] in the Feed Materials Building Control Room at the Metropolis facility. Due to the nature of the employee's condition, the individual was transported to a local medical facility. Honeywell Health Physics staff accompanied the injured employee and provided guidance to Emergency Room personnel and controlled the facilities prior to decontamination. A whole body survey of the employee and plant clothing was performed; the maximum amount of contamination present was on the employee's work boots, 86,000 dpm/100 sq. cm [employees work coveralls also contaminated]. All contaminated clothing was removed from the employee and an additional whole body survey was performed; no contamination above background levels was detected. Following medical evaluation, hospital facilities were decontaminated and found to be free of contamination prior to release for unrestricted use. All contaminated materials from the hospital and injured employee were returned to the Metropolis facility."
The licensee notified NRC Region 2 (Hartland) and the Metropolis Emergency Coordinator.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51205
Facility: LASALLE
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: CHRISTOPHER SMITH
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: CHRISTOPHER SMITH
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 07/08/2015
Notification Time: 07:04 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 01:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/08/2015
Notification Time: 07:04 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 01:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 07/08/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
ANN MARIE STONE (R3DO)
ANN MARIE STONE (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
SEISMIC MONITOR INOPERABLE
"At 0130 [CDT] on 7/8/15, the seismic monitor was found inoperable. The seismic monitor was inoperable such that emergency classification at the Alert level could not be obtained with site instrumentation. The seismic monitor was restored to operable status within 11 minutes.
"The loss of assessment capability is reportable to the NRC within 8 hours of discovery in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 0130 [CDT] on 7/8/15, the seismic monitor was found inoperable. The seismic monitor was inoperable such that emergency classification at the Alert level could not be obtained with site instrumentation. The seismic monitor was restored to operable status within 11 minutes.
"The loss of assessment capability is reportable to the NRC within 8 hours of discovery in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii)."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Agreement State
Event Number: 51380
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: LGC GEOTECHNICAL, INC
Region: 4
City: SAN CLEMENTE State: CA
County:
License #: 6934-30
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DONALD OESTERLE
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Licensee: LGC GEOTECHNICAL, INC
Region: 4
City: SAN CLEMENTE State: CA
County:
License #: 6934-30
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DONALD OESTERLE
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 07/08/2015
Notification Time: 16:02 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 09/09/2015
Notification Time: 16:02 [ET]
Event Date: 07/08/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 09/09/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JAMES DRAKE (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
CNSNS (MEXICO) (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
JAMES DRAKE (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
CNSNS (MEXICO) (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
CALIFORNIA AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was provided by the State of California on 07/08/2015 via email:
"On July 8, 2015, RHB [CA Radiation Health Branch] was notified that a SUV containing a CPN MC-1 DR # MD60608339 portable soil gauge containing 50 mCi of Am-241/Be and 10 mCi of Cs-137 was stolen in San Clemente. An authorized gauge user parked his SUV, with the gauge secured in the rear of the vehicle, in the driveway of his house. The vehicle containing the gauge was stolen during the night. The vehicle and its contents were reported stolen to the police (Orange County Sheriff / San Clemente Station). RHB will continue to work with the licensee regarding this ongoing investigation."
CA 5010 Number - 070815
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 information was provided by the State of California on 07/08/2015 via email:
"On July 8, 2015, RHB [CA Radiation Health Branch] was notified that a SUV containing a CPN MC-1 DR # MD60608339 portable soil gauge containing 50 mCi of Am-241/Be and 10 mCi of Cs-137 was stolen in San Clemente. An authorized gauge user parked his SUV, with the gauge secured in the rear of the vehicle, in the driveway of his house. The vehicle containing the gauge was stolen during the night. The vehicle and its contents were reported stolen to the police (Orange County Sheriff / San Clemente Station). RHB will continue to work with the licensee regarding this ongoing investigation."
CA 5010 Number - 070815
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