Report a Safety Concern
Search

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is in the process of rescinding or revising guidance and policies posted on this webpage in accordance with Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, and Executive Order 14168 Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government. In the interim, any previously issued diversity, equity, inclusion, or gender-related guidance on this webpage should be considered rescinded that is inconsistent with these Executive Orders.

Home NRC Library Document Collections Events, Reports Associated with Event Notification Reports 2015

Event Notification Report for January 21, 2015

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

Event Reports For
01/20/2015 - 01/21/2015

** EVENT NUMBERS **


50731

To top of page
Agreement State Event Number: 50731
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: MEADWESTVACO TEXAS LLP
Region: 4
City: SILSBEE State: TX
County: JASPER
License #: L01095
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KAREN BLANCHARD
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO 		Notification Date: 01/12/2015
Notification Time: 13:37 [ET]
Event Date: 01/12/2015
Event Time: 11:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/12/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
 Person (Organization):
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)

Event Text

AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - GAUGE SHUTTER STUCK OPEN

The following information was received from the State of Texas via email:

"On January 12, 2015, the licensee notified the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] that during routine fixed nuclear gauge inspections and shutter checks, it discovered that the shutter on one of its Ronan Model SA1-C5 gauges, containing a 300 millicurie cesium-137 source (SN: 6409GK), was stuck in the open position. [The event occurred at the licensee site located in Evadale, Texas.] This gauge normally operates with the shutter in the open position. The gauge is mounted on a vessel that the licensee does not enter. There is no risk of exposure to any individual. The licensee is contacting the manufacturer to schedule repair. Further information will be provided as it is obtained in accordance with SA-300.

Texas Incident: I-9266

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, March 25, 2021