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Event Notification Report for January 14, 2002

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/13/2002 - 01/14/2002

EVENT NUMBERS
38671

General Information or Other
Event Number: 38671
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: RADIATION TECHNOLOGY INC.
Region: 4
City: ODESSA   State: TX
County:
License #: LO4633-000
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: HELEN WATKINS (via fax)
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 02/05/2002
Notification Time: 17:45 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/05/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JOHN PELLET (R4)
Event Text
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - OVEREXPOSURE

The following is text of a TX licensee report regarding the event:

"In reviewing our quarterly dosimetry reports for the first three quarters of 2001, we find that the employee identified on the attachment has exceeded the annual TEDE for occupational]y exposed workers. The fourth quarter report will not be available from our TLD supplier until sometime in February.

"However, in compliance with TRCR 289.202(yy)(1)(B)(i) we are reporting this overexposure as soon as known.

"In discussing this overexposure with the individual, he indicated it was due to the quantity of work performed. No procedures or license conditions were violated. Upon receipt of our fourth quarter report, we will advise you of any addition exposure to this individual."

The Quarterly doses were
First Quarter - 574 mrem
Second Quarter - 1868 mrem
Third Quarter - 4847 mrem

The State of Texas is investigating the event.