Event Notification Report for June 30, 2021
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/29/2021 - 06/30/2021
Agreement State
Event Number: 55479
Rep Org: COLORADO DEPT OF HEALTH
Licensee: Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
Region: 4
City: LaSalle State: CO
County:
License #: GL002226
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kathryn Mote
HQ OPS Officer: Ossy Font
Licensee: Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
Region: 4
City: LaSalle State: CO
County:
License #: GL002226
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kathryn Mote
HQ OPS Officer: Ossy Font
Notification Date: 09/17/2021
Notification Time: 13:46 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 09/17/2021
Notification Time: 13:46 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 09/17/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
AZUA, RAY (R4)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
AZUA, RAY (R4)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 10/15/2021
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - TWO LOST TRITIUM EXIT SIGNS
The following was received from the Colorado Department of Health via email:
"Two exit signs, containing 6.2 Ci of tritium each, reported as lost during the annual registration. Licensee is unable to locate."
NMED No.: CO210023
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - TWO LOST TRITIUM EXIT SIGNS
The following was received from the Colorado Department of Health via email:
"Two exit signs, containing 6.2 Ci of tritium each, reported as lost during the annual registration. Licensee is unable to locate."
NMED No.: CO210023
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
Agreement State
Event Number: 55473
Rep Org: COLORADO DEPT OF HEALTH
Licensee: University of Colorado - Denver
Region: 4
City: Denver State: CO
County:
License #: GL002538
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kathryn Mote
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Licensee: University of Colorado - Denver
Region: 4
City: Denver State: CO
County:
License #: GL002538
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kathryn Mote
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Notification Date: 09/17/2021
Notification Time: 13:46 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 09/17/2021
Notification Time: 13:46 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 09/17/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
AZUA, RAY (R4)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
AZUA, RAY (R4)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 10/15/2021
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST TRITIUM EXIT SIGN
The following was received from the Colorado Department of Health via email:
"One exit sign, containing 17.5 Ci of tritium, was reported as lost during annual registration. An exhaustive search resulted in the belief that the contractor never installed the sign."
NMED No.: CO210027
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST TRITIUM EXIT SIGN
The following was received from the Colorado Department of Health via email:
"One exit sign, containing 17.5 Ci of tritium, was reported as lost during annual registration. An exhaustive search resulted in the belief that the contractor never installed the sign."
NMED No.: CO210027
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
Agreement State
Event Number: 55378
Rep Org: NORTH CAROLINA DIV OF RAD PROTECTIO
Licensee: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
Region: 1
City: Charlotte State: NC
County:
License #: 060-0014-3
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Travis Cartoski
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Licensee: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
Region: 1
City: Charlotte State: NC
County:
License #: 060-0014-3
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Travis Cartoski
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Notification Date: 07/23/2021
Notification Time: 15:52 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/2021
Notification Time: 15:52 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
GRAY, MEL (R1)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
GRAY, MEL (R1)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 8/23/2021
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST I-125 BRACHYTHERAPY SEED
The following was received via email from the North Carolina Radiation Protection Section (NC RPS) via email:
"On 07/06/2021 at 1554 EDT [the licensee] Chief Diagnostic Medical Physicist emailed NC RPS about a lost Iodine-125 seed. Seeds are used for localization of non-palpable breast nodules. The event occurred on 06/30/2021 but was not reported to [the Chief Diagnostic Medical Physicist] until 07/06/2021. On 07/07/2021 North Carolina Inspections Supervisor forwarded the email to an Inspector for review.
"The seed was assayed on 06/09/2021 with an activity of 0.15 mCi. The event originated at Atrium Health Union, 600 Hospital Drive, Monroe, NC 28112 under license number 090-0739-1. The seed was identified by imaging at the Monroe Breast Center prior to shipment. Surveys of the transport container were also performed before it left the facility confirming the seed was present. Image was included with follow up email. Atrium Health Union nuclear medical staff used a Ludlum Mo. 14-C with GM pancake probe, serial number 73404, calibration due 07/28/2021. Survey of package exterior showed a reading of 0.05 mR/hr and less than 0.02 mR/hr at one meter. The package left the facility at 1347 EDT on 06/30/2021. A courier service is used to transport specimens.
"Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority's Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) pathology lab received the package at 1525 EDT on 06/30/2021. CMC pathology lab staff failed to perform package survey at time of receipt. The specimen was removed from the transport case and radiographed using a Faxitron cabinet x-ray unit on 06/30/2021. At this point, pathology staff found that the seed was not present in the specimen tissue. Image was included with initial notification email. At this point, pathology staff did not follow established procedures to notify CMC Radiation Safety staff.
"On 07/06/2021 [the CMC] Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) was notified of the incident. Radiation Safety staff immediately went to the CMC pathology lab and surveyed the lab using a Ludlum Mo. 2241 with a NaI probe, serial number 217339. Surveying began at 0830 EDT on 07/06/2021. The transport container, all work areas, all biological waste containers, floor areas, counters, and all areas where the seed could be located were surveyed. All readings were at background radiation levels (<0.02 mR/hr) and seed was not located.
"Seed Information:
Manufacturer: Best Medical
Lot#: 52188A-6
Radiation Type: low E gamma emitter
Activity: 0.15 mCi, assayed on 06/09/2021
"Licensee identified multiple failures which lead to the incident, including:
1. Failure of pathology lab staff to carefully handle specimen.
2. Failure to notify RSO at initial finding of incident.
3. Failure of pathology lab to follow established procedures.
4. Receiving notification at such a later date greatly diminishes likelihood of finding lost seed.
"Licensee proposed several corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence, including:
1. All pathology staff on radiation program will receive refresher training.
2. CMC pathology will have more accountability regarding the handling of radioactive material.
3. All specimens containing radioactive material received from outside facilities must be received at CMC pathology lab prior to 1600 EDT.
4. Extra stickers and labels will be utilized to clearly identify specimens containing radioactive material.
5. CMC pathology lab will handle specimens with extreme caution due to small size of seeds."
North Carolina Incident Number: NC210012
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST I-125 BRACHYTHERAPY SEED
The following was received via email from the North Carolina Radiation Protection Section (NC RPS) via email:
"On 07/06/2021 at 1554 EDT [the licensee] Chief Diagnostic Medical Physicist emailed NC RPS about a lost Iodine-125 seed. Seeds are used for localization of non-palpable breast nodules. The event occurred on 06/30/2021 but was not reported to [the Chief Diagnostic Medical Physicist] until 07/06/2021. On 07/07/2021 North Carolina Inspections Supervisor forwarded the email to an Inspector for review.
"The seed was assayed on 06/09/2021 with an activity of 0.15 mCi. The event originated at Atrium Health Union, 600 Hospital Drive, Monroe, NC 28112 under license number 090-0739-1. The seed was identified by imaging at the Monroe Breast Center prior to shipment. Surveys of the transport container were also performed before it left the facility confirming the seed was present. Image was included with follow up email. Atrium Health Union nuclear medical staff used a Ludlum Mo. 14-C with GM pancake probe, serial number 73404, calibration due 07/28/2021. Survey of package exterior showed a reading of 0.05 mR/hr and less than 0.02 mR/hr at one meter. The package left the facility at 1347 EDT on 06/30/2021. A courier service is used to transport specimens.
"Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority's Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) pathology lab received the package at 1525 EDT on 06/30/2021. CMC pathology lab staff failed to perform package survey at time of receipt. The specimen was removed from the transport case and radiographed using a Faxitron cabinet x-ray unit on 06/30/2021. At this point, pathology staff found that the seed was not present in the specimen tissue. Image was included with initial notification email. At this point, pathology staff did not follow established procedures to notify CMC Radiation Safety staff.
"On 07/06/2021 [the CMC] Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) was notified of the incident. Radiation Safety staff immediately went to the CMC pathology lab and surveyed the lab using a Ludlum Mo. 2241 with a NaI probe, serial number 217339. Surveying began at 0830 EDT on 07/06/2021. The transport container, all work areas, all biological waste containers, floor areas, counters, and all areas where the seed could be located were surveyed. All readings were at background radiation levels (<0.02 mR/hr) and seed was not located.
"Seed Information:
Manufacturer: Best Medical
Lot#: 52188A-6
Radiation Type: low E gamma emitter
Activity: 0.15 mCi, assayed on 06/09/2021
"Licensee identified multiple failures which lead to the incident, including:
1. Failure of pathology lab staff to carefully handle specimen.
2. Failure to notify RSO at initial finding of incident.
3. Failure of pathology lab to follow established procedures.
4. Receiving notification at such a later date greatly diminishes likelihood of finding lost seed.
"Licensee proposed several corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence, including:
1. All pathology staff on radiation program will receive refresher training.
2. CMC pathology will have more accountability regarding the handling of radioactive material.
3. All specimens containing radioactive material received from outside facilities must be received at CMC pathology lab prior to 1600 EDT.
4. Extra stickers and labels will be utilized to clearly identify specimens containing radioactive material.
5. CMC pathology lab will handle specimens with extreme caution due to small size of seeds."
North Carolina Incident Number: NC210012
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 55336
Facility: Bwx Technologies
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: Uranium Fuel Fabrication
Comments: Heu Fabrication & Scrap Recovery
Naval Reactor Fuel
NRC Notified By: Stephen Subosits
HQ OPS Officer: Jeffrey Whited
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: Uranium Fuel Fabrication
Comments: Heu Fabrication & Scrap Recovery
Naval Reactor Fuel
NRC Notified By: Stephen Subosits
HQ OPS Officer: Jeffrey Whited
Notification Date: 07/02/2021
Notification Time: 13:51 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2021
Event Time: 15:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/02/2021
Notification Time: 13:51 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2021
Event Time: 15:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/02/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Other Unspec Reqmnt
10 CFR Section:
Other Unspec Reqmnt
Person (Organization):
MILLER, MARK (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
FUELS GROUP, - (EMAIL)
MILLER, MARK (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
FUELS GROUP, - (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 8/2/2021
EN Revision Text: SAMPLE DISCOVERED MISSING
The following was received from the licensee via email:
"A metallurgy laboratory (Met Lab) sample was determined to be missing from its prescribed location in the Physical Test Lab on June 30, 2021 at approximately 1330 EDT. A search for the item was immediately initiated per requirements. As of 1300 EDT on July 2, 2021, the item has not been located and as a result, formal notification of a missing item is being made to the NRC per Chapter 3 of BWXT NOG-L's Fundamental Nuclear Material Control Plan (FNMCP). 10 CFR 74.51 requirements do not apply since the item does not contain Strategic Special Nuclear Material (SSNM). The search for the item has been concluded and an investigation into the disposition has been initiated. The missing item was categorized as low enriched uranium and contained 0.03 grams of U-235.
"The Resident Inspector will be notified."
EN Revision Text: SAMPLE DISCOVERED MISSING
The following was received from the licensee via email:
"A metallurgy laboratory (Met Lab) sample was determined to be missing from its prescribed location in the Physical Test Lab on June 30, 2021 at approximately 1330 EDT. A search for the item was immediately initiated per requirements. As of 1300 EDT on July 2, 2021, the item has not been located and as a result, formal notification of a missing item is being made to the NRC per Chapter 3 of BWXT NOG-L's Fundamental Nuclear Material Control Plan (FNMCP). 10 CFR 74.51 requirements do not apply since the item does not contain Strategic Special Nuclear Material (SSNM). The search for the item has been concluded and an investigation into the disposition has been initiated. The missing item was categorized as low enriched uranium and contained 0.03 grams of U-235.
"The Resident Inspector will be notified."
Agreement State
Event Number: 55331
Rep Org: FLORIDA BUREAU OF RADIATION CONTROL
Licensee: Faulker Engineering Services, Inc.
Region: 1
City: Tampa State: FL
County:
License #: 3696-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Matthew Senison
HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith
Licensee: Faulker Engineering Services, Inc.
Region: 1
City: Tampa State: FL
County:
License #: 3696-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Matthew Senison
HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith
Notification Date: 06/30/2021
Notification Time: 10:42 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2021
Event Time: 10:10 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/30/2021
Notification Time: 10:42 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2021
Event Time: 10:10 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/30/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
LILLIENDAHL, JON (R1)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
LILLIENDAHL, JON (R1)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 7/30/2021
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED SOIL MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following event report was received via e-mail from the Florida Bureau of Radiation Control (BRC):
"The vice president (VP) of the licensee called the BRC at 1015 EDT to report that a SMDG [(small moisture density gauge)] was hit or run over by a front end loader at 1010 EDT this morning. The location is a construction site north of the intersection of Connorton Blvd. and US-41 Land O' Lakes, FL 34637. The VP intends to evaluate SMDG, then send it to Troxler. The VP will provide a written report to the BRC."
Florida Incident Number: FL21-087
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED SOIL MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following event report was received via e-mail from the Florida Bureau of Radiation Control (BRC):
"The vice president (VP) of the licensee called the BRC at 1015 EDT to report that a SMDG [(small moisture density gauge)] was hit or run over by a front end loader at 1010 EDT this morning. The location is a construction site north of the intersection of Connorton Blvd. and US-41 Land O' Lakes, FL 34637. The VP intends to evaluate SMDG, then send it to Troxler. The VP will provide a written report to the BRC."
Florida Incident Number: FL21-087
Agreement State
Event Number: 55332
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: Project Management Associates, PLLC
Region: 4
City: Southlake State: TX
County:
License #: L-06825
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Matthew Kennington
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Licensee: Project Management Associates, PLLC
Region: 4
City: Southlake State: TX
County:
License #: L-06825
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Matthew Kennington
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 06/30/2021
Notification Time: 12:26 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2021
Event Time: 05:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/30/2021
Notification Time: 12:26 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2021
Event Time: 05:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/30/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
WERNER, GREG (R4)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
CNSNS (MEXICO) (EMAIL)
WERNER, GREG (R4)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
CNSNS (MEXICO) (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 7/30/2021
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email:
"On June 30, 2021, the Agency was notified by the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) that a Troxler model 3440P was stolen from a truck parked overnight at a technician's home. The gauge contains a 40 milliCurie americium - 241 source and an 8 milliCurie cesium - 137 source. The technician had taken the gauge home on June 29, 2021. The gauge was inside a locked transport container that was located inside a locked metal container which was chained with two independent chains and locked to the back of the truck. The chains were cut and the metal container was stolen. The technician went to their truck at 0530 [CDT] hours on June 30, 2021, and discovered the theft. The technician spoke with neighbors that told him their dogs were barking at around 0230 [CDT] hours, and he suspects this may have been when the gauge was stolen. The RSO stated the operating arm was locked in the shielded position and that local law enforcement [Fort Worth Police] was notified."
Texas Incident Number: 9862
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email:
"On June 30, 2021, the Agency was notified by the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) that a Troxler model 3440P was stolen from a truck parked overnight at a technician's home. The gauge contains a 40 milliCurie americium - 241 source and an 8 milliCurie cesium - 137 source. The technician had taken the gauge home on June 29, 2021. The gauge was inside a locked transport container that was located inside a locked metal container which was chained with two independent chains and locked to the back of the truck. The chains were cut and the metal container was stolen. The technician went to their truck at 0530 [CDT] hours on June 30, 2021, and discovered the theft. The technician spoke with neighbors that told him their dogs were barking at around 0230 [CDT] hours, and he suspects this may have been when the gauge was stolen. The RSO stated the operating arm was locked in the shielded position and that local law enforcement [Fort Worth Police] was notified."
Texas Incident Number: 9862
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
Agreement State
Event Number: 55333
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: Superior Silica Sands LLC
Region: 4
City: San Antonio State: TX
County:
License #: G 02474
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Karen Blanchard
HQ OPS Officer: Bethany Cecere
Licensee: Superior Silica Sands LLC
Region: 4
City: San Antonio State: TX
County:
License #: G 02474
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Karen Blanchard
HQ OPS Officer: Bethany Cecere
Notification Date: 06/30/2021
Notification Time: 17:56 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/30/2021
Notification Time: 17:56 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/30/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
WERNER, GREG (R4)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
CNSNS (MEXICO), - (EMAIL)
WERNER, GREG (R4)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
CNSNS (MEXICO), - (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 7/30/2021
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN FIXED NUCLEAR GAUGE
The following report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email:
"On June 30, 2021, the Agency was notified by one of its General License Acknowledgement holders that it had determined that a Vega model SHLD1 nuclear gauge, containing 50 milliCuries of cesium-137, was missing and suspected stolen. The gauge had been mounted at a facility [in Kosse, TX] that was closed in 2019. The gauge is thought to have been stolen at some point after the facility closed."
Texas Incident Number: 9863
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN FIXED NUCLEAR GAUGE
The following report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email:
"On June 30, 2021, the Agency was notified by one of its General License Acknowledgement holders that it had determined that a Vega model SHLD1 nuclear gauge, containing 50 milliCuries of cesium-137, was missing and suspected stolen. The gauge had been mounted at a facility [in Kosse, TX] that was closed in 2019. The gauge is thought to have been stolen at some point after the facility closed."
Texas Incident Number: 9863
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf