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Event Notification Report for January 13, 2016

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/12/2016 - 01/13/2016

EVENT NUMBERS
51653

Agreement State
Event Number: 51653
Rep Org: PA DEP BUREAU OF RAD PROTECTION
Licensee: CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
Region: 1
City: PITTSBURGH   State: PA
County:
License #: PA-1147
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE MELNIC
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 01/14/2016
Notification Time: 10:31 [ET]
Event Date: 01/13/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MEL GRAY (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
Event Text
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE

The following report was received from the State of Pennsylvania via facsimile:

"On January 13, 2016, the Department [PA DEP Bureau of Radiation Protection] was notified that a Troxler gauge was damaged while on the job site in Pennsylvania. This event is reportable within 24-hours per 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2).

"A Troxler gauge was hit with a truck while on a job site. The source rod became detached from the gauge and rendered the gauge unusable. The area was secured and a local service provider was notified to recover the gauge. The gauge was not found to be leaking and was secured for shipment back to Troxler for repair. There was no exposure to workers or the public.

"Gauge Model: 3440
"Test Date: 7/6/2015
"Gauge S/N: 18936

"A local service provider assisted with retrieval of the gauge. A reactive inspection was performed by the Department. More information will be provided upon receipt."

PA Event Report ID No: PA160001