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Event Notification Report for October 22, 2004

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/21/2004 - 10/22/2004

EVENT NUMBERS
41161

General Information or Other
Event Number: 41161
Rep Org: KENTUCKY DEPT OF RADIATION CONTROL
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Region: 1
City: LEXINGTON   State: KY
County: FAYETTE
License #: 20126696
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROB GRESHAM
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 10/29/2004
Notification Time: 16:52 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2004
Event Time: 14:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
CHRISTOPHER CAHILL (R1)
PATRICIA HOLAHAN (NMSS)
Event Text
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT

During the interlock check of a JL Shephard Model 1 Number 68-10 Irradiator, the source rod was lifted with the machine in the off position, indicating a failure of the interlock. Exposure determinations of the technicians present indicated an exposure less than reportable limits. An investigation is in progress.