Event Notification Report for October 31, 2018
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/30/2018 - 10/31/2018
Agreement State
Event Number: 53709
Rep Org: TENNESSEE DIV OF RAD HEALTH
Licensee: WORLD TESTING
Region: 1
City: NASHVILLE State: TN
County:
License #: R-95009
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANDREW HOLCOMB
HQ OPS Officer: PHIL NATIVIDAD
Licensee: WORLD TESTING
Region: 1
City: NASHVILLE State: TN
County:
License #: R-95009
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANDREW HOLCOMB
HQ OPS Officer: PHIL NATIVIDAD
Notification Date: 11/01/2018
Notification Time: 10:26 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2018
Notification Time: 10:26 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2018
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
Person (Organization):
DAN SCHROEDER (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
DAN SCHROEDER (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOGRAPHY SOURCE FAILED TO RETRACT
The following information was obtained from the State of Tennessee via email:
"On 10/31/18, while performing radiography work in Nashville, TN, a radiographer working for World Testing noticed that his survey meter still had elevated readings and that the source had not successfully returned back to the camera. He attempted again to return the source but was unsuccessful. The [Radiation Safety Officer] RSO was notified. After responding and investigating, the RSO was able to retract the source back into the camera. The device information includes the following:
"Manufacturer: USA Global
Model #: A424-9
Serial #: 9269
Source Serial #: 65744G
Isotope: Ir-192 (20.1 Ci)
"A follow-up report will be submitted within 30 days."
Tennessee State Event Report ID No.: TN-18-197
The following information was obtained from the State of Tennessee via email:
"On 10/31/18, while performing radiography work in Nashville, TN, a radiographer working for World Testing noticed that his survey meter still had elevated readings and that the source had not successfully returned back to the camera. He attempted again to return the source but was unsuccessful. The [Radiation Safety Officer] RSO was notified. After responding and investigating, the RSO was able to retract the source back into the camera. The device information includes the following:
"Manufacturer: USA Global
Model #: A424-9
Serial #: 9269
Source Serial #: 65744G
Isotope: Ir-192 (20.1 Ci)
"A follow-up report will be submitted within 30 days."
Tennessee State Event Report ID No.: TN-18-197
Agreement State
Event Number: 53710
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: EAGLE US 2, LLC
Region: 4
City: LAKE CHARLES State: LA
County:
License #: LA-2257-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH NOBLE
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Licensee: EAGLE US 2, LLC
Region: 4
City: LAKE CHARLES State: LA
County:
License #: LA-2257-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH NOBLE
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 11/01/2018
Notification Time: 15:33 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2018
Notification Time: 15:33 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2018
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
Person (Organization):
CALE YOUNG (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
CALE YOUNG (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEVEL GAUGE SHUTTER MALFUNCTION
The following was reported by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality via email:
"On 10/31/2018, Eagle US 2 was performing their semiannual inventory and operational checks of their RAM [radioactive material] licensed devices. During their routine semiannual maintenance checks, the shutter malfunction was discovered. The gauge shutter would not close due to a shutter pin sheer.
"Eagle US 2 called a service contractor, BBP Sales, [to] perform the semiannual checks. BBP Sales is evaluating the situation to determine the best course of action to correct the problem. [The contractor] was unable to close the shutter and will determine the course of corrective action. It appears the corrective action will be to replace the device. The cause appears to be the conditions of a corrosive environment where the gauge is installed and used.
"The sources and device with a broken shutter pin and shutter stuck open will remain installed and utilized on the process until the repairs are made. This is not a radiation exposure hazard and does not pose a health and safety situation for the Eagle US 2 employees or the general public.
"The Gauge is a RONAN SA1-C-10 device/source holder, S/N 5977-GK, loaded with a 5 mCi Cs-137 source."
Event Report ID No.: LA-180018
The following was reported by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality via email:
"On 10/31/2018, Eagle US 2 was performing their semiannual inventory and operational checks of their RAM [radioactive material] licensed devices. During their routine semiannual maintenance checks, the shutter malfunction was discovered. The gauge shutter would not close due to a shutter pin sheer.
"Eagle US 2 called a service contractor, BBP Sales, [to] perform the semiannual checks. BBP Sales is evaluating the situation to determine the best course of action to correct the problem. [The contractor] was unable to close the shutter and will determine the course of corrective action. It appears the corrective action will be to replace the device. The cause appears to be the conditions of a corrosive environment where the gauge is installed and used.
"The sources and device with a broken shutter pin and shutter stuck open will remain installed and utilized on the process until the repairs are made. This is not a radiation exposure hazard and does not pose a health and safety situation for the Eagle US 2 employees or the general public.
"The Gauge is a RONAN SA1-C-10 device/source holder, S/N 5977-GK, loaded with a 5 mCi Cs-137 source."
Event Report ID No.: LA-180018