Event Notification Report for March 15, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/14/2022 - 03/15/2022
Agreement State
Event Number: 55771
Rep Org: Arkansas Department of Health
Licensee: Arkansas Department of Health
Region: 4
City: State: AR
County:
License #: ARK-0399-03222
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Angie Hill
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Licensee: Arkansas Department of Health
Region: 4
City: State: AR
County:
License #: ARK-0399-03222
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Angie Hill
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 03/07/2022
Notification Time: 16:55 [ET]
Event Date: 02/23/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/07/2022
Notification Time: 16:55 [ET]
Event Date: 02/23/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/07/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Groom, Jeremy (R4)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
Groom, Jeremy (R4)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEAKING SEALED SOURCE
The following information was provided by the Arkansas Department of Health (the Department) via email:
"The Agreement State Radioactive Materials Licensee reported to the State of Arkansas, Arkansas Department of Health, on February 23, 2022, that a general licensed device listed on their specific license has tested positive on the leak test results. The Department provided correspondence to the licensee on February 25, 2022. The leaking sealed source was Ni-63, which is used in a Agilent Gas Chromatograph.
"The Department considers this event to be in process and will submit additional information until this event is closed."
State Event Report ID Number: AR-2022-003
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEAKING SEALED SOURCE
The following information was provided by the Arkansas Department of Health (the Department) via email:
"The Agreement State Radioactive Materials Licensee reported to the State of Arkansas, Arkansas Department of Health, on February 23, 2022, that a general licensed device listed on their specific license has tested positive on the leak test results. The Department provided correspondence to the licensee on February 25, 2022. The leaking sealed source was Ni-63, which is used in a Agilent Gas Chromatograph.
"The Department considers this event to be in process and will submit additional information until this event is closed."
State Event Report ID Number: AR-2022-003
Agreement State
Event Number: 55772
Rep Org: Arizona Dept of Health Services
Licensee:
Region: 4
City: Chandler State: AZ
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Brian Goretzki
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Licensee:
Region: 4
City: Chandler State: AZ
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Brian Goretzki
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 03/07/2022
Notification Time: 19:14 [ET]
Event Date: 03/07/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 03/07/2022
Notification Time: 19:14 [ET]
Event Date: 03/07/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 03/07/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Groom, Jeremy (R4)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
Groom, Jeremy (R4)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - POTENTIALLY RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL DISCOVERED
The following information was received from the Arizona Department of Health Services (the Department) via email:
"The Department received a call from a concerned citizen over 3 potentially radioactive pieces of metal that he found in a toolbox that his father-in-law previously owned. When Department inspectors went onsite, the pieces of metal read between 2-8 mR/hr on contact. The metal pieces were removed by Department staff and are currently in secure storage. Exposures to individuals are unknown at this time and the origin of the metal is unknown. The Department will continue to investigate."
Arizona Incident Number: 22-005
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - POTENTIALLY RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL DISCOVERED
The following information was received from the Arizona Department of Health Services (the Department) via email:
"The Department received a call from a concerned citizen over 3 potentially radioactive pieces of metal that he found in a toolbox that his father-in-law previously owned. When Department inspectors went onsite, the pieces of metal read between 2-8 mR/hr on contact. The metal pieces were removed by Department staff and are currently in secure storage. Exposures to individuals are unknown at this time and the origin of the metal is unknown. The Department will continue to investigate."
Arizona Incident Number: 22-005
Agreement State
Event Number: 55773
Rep Org: Arizona Dept of Health Services
Licensee: Western Technologies Inc.
Region: 4
City: Tucson State: AZ
County:
License #: 07-080
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Brian Goretzki
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Licensee: Western Technologies Inc.
Region: 4
City: Tucson State: AZ
County:
License #: 07-080
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Brian Goretzki
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 03/07/2022
Notification Time: 20:01 [ET]
Event Date: 03/07/2022
Event Time: 07:30 [MST]
Last Update Date: 03/07/2022
Notification Time: 20:01 [ET]
Event Date: 03/07/2022
Event Time: 07:30 [MST]
Last Update Date: 03/07/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Groom, Jeremy (R4)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
CNSNS (Mexico), - (EMAIL)
Groom, Jeremy (R4)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
CNSNS (Mexico), - (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN TROXLER GAUGE
The following information was received from the Arizona Department of Health Services (the Department) via email:
"The Department received notification from the licensee that a portable gauge was lost/stolen. A technician last saw the gauge on 03/04/2022 at a jobsite in Phoenix at 1320 [MST]. The technician then realized that the gauge was no longer in his possession on 03/07/2022 when he arrived at his first jobsite at 0730 [MST] in Tucson. The gauge is a Troxler 3430P, Serial Number 72511, containing approximately 8 millicuries of Cesium-137 and 40 millicuries of Americium-241:Beryllium. The Department has requested additional information and continues to investigate the event. The licensee has reported the gauge stolen to the cities of Tucson and Phoenix. The report numbers are as follows:
"City of Phoenix - #2022-00000355178, City of Tucson - #2203078513"
Arizona Incident Number: 22-006
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 TROXLER GAUGE
The following information was received from the Arizona Department of Health Services (the Department) via email:
"The Department received notification from the licensee that a portable gauge was lost/stolen. A technician last saw the gauge on 03/04/2022 at a jobsite in Phoenix at 1320 [MST]. The technician then realized that the gauge was no longer in his possession on 03/07/2022 when he arrived at his first jobsite at 0730 [MST] in Tucson. The gauge is a Troxler 3430P, Serial Number 72511, containing approximately 8 millicuries of Cesium-137 and 40 millicuries of Americium-241:Beryllium. The Department has requested additional information and continues to investigate the event. The licensee has reported the gauge stolen to the cities of Tucson and Phoenix. The report numbers are as follows:
"City of Phoenix - #2022-00000355178, City of Tucson - #2203078513"
Arizona Incident Number: 22-006
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
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 55774
Rep Org: Qaltek Associates
Licensee: Qaltek Associates
Region: 4
City: Idaho Falls State: ID
County: Bonneville
License #: 11-27610-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Michael Albanese
HQ OPS Officer: Dan Livermore
Licensee: Qaltek Associates
Region: 4
City: Idaho Falls State: ID
County: Bonneville
License #: 11-27610-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Michael Albanese
HQ OPS Officer: Dan Livermore
Notification Date: 03/08/2022
Notification Time: 19:50 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2022
Event Time: 16:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2022
Notification Time: 19:50 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2022
Event Time: 16:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 03/08/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(i) - Lost/Stolen LNM>1000x
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(i) - Lost/Stolen LNM>1000x
Person (Organization):
Groom, Jeremy (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
CNSC (Canada), - (EMAIL) (EMAIL)
Groom, Jeremy (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
CNSC (Canada), - (EMAIL) (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/16/2022
EN Revision Text: MISSING AMERICIUM-241/BERYLLIUM SOURCE
The following information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
Qaltek Associates of Idaho Falls, Idaho contracted with AGEC of St. George, Utah to repair a Troxler 3440 Moisture Density gauge. The Troxler gauge was reported by AGEC to be reading low. On August 29, 2021, Qaltek used their own company van to pick up the gauge at the AGEC location in Utah. At this time, Qaltek does not have any information regarding surveys performed on the gauge when placed in the van. Troubleshooting of the gauge has been ongoing since receipt with time spent waiting for repair parts. On March 8, 2022, Qaltek discovered the 40 millicurie Americium-241/Be source was missing. The Cesium 137 source was still in the gauge. Surveys of the facility and of the van did not show any abnormal radiation levels.
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: MISSING AMERICIUM-241/BERYLLIUM SOURCE
The following information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
Qaltek Associates of Idaho Falls, Idaho contracted with AGEC of St. George, Utah to repair a Troxler 3440 Moisture Density gauge. The Troxler gauge was reported by AGEC to be reading low. On August 29, 2021, Qaltek used their own company van to pick up the gauge at the AGEC location in Utah. At this time, Qaltek does not have any information regarding surveys performed on the gauge when placed in the van. Troubleshooting of the gauge has been ongoing since receipt with time spent waiting for repair parts. On March 8, 2022, Qaltek discovered the 40 millicurie Americium-241/Be source was missing. The Cesium 137 source was still in the gauge. Surveys of the facility and of the van did not show any abnormal radiation levels.
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: 55786
Facility: Global Nuclear Fuel - Americas
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: Uranium Fuel Fabrication
Comments: Leu Conversion (Uf6 To Uo2)
Leu Fabrication
Lwr Commerical Fuel
NRC Notified By: Phillip Ollis
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: Uranium Fuel Fabrication
Comments: Leu Conversion (Uf6 To Uo2)
Leu Fabrication
Lwr Commerical Fuel
NRC Notified By: Phillip Ollis
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Notification Date: 03/13/2022
Notification Time: 09:34 [ET]
Event Date: 03/12/2022
Event Time: 10:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/13/2022
Notification Time: 09:34 [ET]
Event Date: 03/12/2022
Event Time: 10:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/13/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (c) - Offsite Notification/News Rel
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (c) - Offsite Notification/News Rel
Person (Organization):
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/15/2022
EN Revision Text: OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At approximately 1045 EST on March 12th, 2022, the New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified per State code requirements that the fire suppression system encompassing the Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) was impaired. High winds had caused a tree to fall on a power line. As a result, the electric fire pump was without power. The backup diesel fire pump remained fully operational and available to perform its safety function. Power was restored at approximately 1600 EST on March 12th, 2022, and the Deputy Fire Marshall was notified of system restoration. Because the New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified, a concurrent notification to the NRC Operations Center is being made per 10 CFR 70, Appendix A(c)."
The licensee will notify the State and NRC Region II.
EN Revision Text: OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At approximately 1045 EST on March 12th, 2022, the New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified per State code requirements that the fire suppression system encompassing the Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) was impaired. High winds had caused a tree to fall on a power line. As a result, the electric fire pump was without power. The backup diesel fire pump remained fully operational and available to perform its safety function. Power was restored at approximately 1600 EST on March 12th, 2022, and the Deputy Fire Marshall was notified of system restoration. Because the New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified, a concurrent notification to the NRC Operations Center is being made per 10 CFR 70, Appendix A(c)."
The licensee will notify the State and NRC Region II.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55788
Facility: LaSalle
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: Wes Keller
HQ OPS Officer: Brian Lin
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: Wes Keller
HQ OPS Officer: Brian Lin
Notification Date: 03/14/2022
Notification Time: 18:30 [ET]
Event Date: 03/14/2022
Event Time: 13:38 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/14/2022
Notification Time: 18:30 [ET]
Event Date: 03/14/2022
Event Time: 13:38 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/14/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
Person (Organization):
Hills, David (R3DO)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
Hills, David (R3DO)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/16/2022
EN Revision Text: FITNESS-FOR-DUTY REPORT - CONTRACT SUPERVISOR FAILED FITNESS-FOR-DUTY TEST
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:
"At 1338 CDT on 3/14/2022, it was determined that a contract supervisor tested positive during a random fitness-for-duty test. The individual's authorization for site access has been terminated.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
EN Revision Text: FITNESS-FOR-DUTY REPORT - CONTRACT SUPERVISOR FAILED FITNESS-FOR-DUTY TEST
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:
"At 1338 CDT on 3/14/2022, it was determined that a contract supervisor tested positive during a random fitness-for-duty test. The individual's authorization for site access has been terminated.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Agreement State
Event Number: 55776
Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services
Licensee: ISORX Texas Ltd
Region: 4
City: Lubbock State: TX
County:
License #: L 05284
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Art Tucker
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Licensee: ISORX Texas Ltd
Region: 4
City: Lubbock State: TX
County:
License #: L 05284
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Art Tucker
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Notification Date: 03/09/2022
Notification Time: 07:05 [ET]
Event Date: 01/26/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/09/2022
Notification Time: 07:05 [ET]
Event Date: 01/26/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/09/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Groom, Jeremy (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Groom, Jeremy (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/16/2022
EN Revision Text:
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - POSSIBLE OVER-EXPOSURE
The following information was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via E-mail:
"On January 26, 2022, the Agency was contacted by the licensee to report they had received an exposure report from its dosimetry processor and one of its employees had received 59.052 rem for December 2021. The licensee believes the exposure is to the badge only. The individual performed duties involving the preparation of iodine-131 therapy pills. The individual involved with the exposure had never received an exposure anywhere near this high in the past.
"The licensee reported the individual was involved in a spill during the preparation of a pill and the licensee believes the badge became contaminated during the spill cleanup. The licensee stated they do not survey the dosimetry prior to sending them to their processor. The license stated the employee wore the badge from December 5, 2021 until December 16, 2021 when they left employment at the licensee's facility. The Agency requested additional information on the event.
"On March 8, 2022, the Agency received the responses to the Agency's request from the licensee. In the response the licensee stated that the spill did restrict access to the area for more than 24 hours. The licensee stated its investigation determined the exposure recorded on the badge was a result of the badge becoming contaminated during the spill cleanup. The licensee also stated the dose assigned to the individual was 1.385 rem based on previous months exposures. The licensee stated the individual's workload had not changed compared to previous months. Additional information has been requested by the Agency. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident Number: 9911
EN Revision Text:
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - POSSIBLE OVER-EXPOSURE
The following information was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via E-mail:
"On January 26, 2022, the Agency was contacted by the licensee to report they had received an exposure report from its dosimetry processor and one of its employees had received 59.052 rem for December 2021. The licensee believes the exposure is to the badge only. The individual performed duties involving the preparation of iodine-131 therapy pills. The individual involved with the exposure had never received an exposure anywhere near this high in the past.
"The licensee reported the individual was involved in a spill during the preparation of a pill and the licensee believes the badge became contaminated during the spill cleanup. The licensee stated they do not survey the dosimetry prior to sending them to their processor. The license stated the employee wore the badge from December 5, 2021 until December 16, 2021 when they left employment at the licensee's facility. The Agency requested additional information on the event.
"On March 8, 2022, the Agency received the responses to the Agency's request from the licensee. In the response the licensee stated that the spill did restrict access to the area for more than 24 hours. The licensee stated its investigation determined the exposure recorded on the badge was a result of the badge becoming contaminated during the spill cleanup. The licensee also stated the dose assigned to the individual was 1.385 rem based on previous months exposures. The licensee stated the individual's workload had not changed compared to previous months. Additional information has been requested by the Agency. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident Number: 9911
Agreement State
Event Number: 55777
Rep Org: New York State Dept. of Health
Licensee: Airtek Environmental Corporation
Region: 1
City: Bronx State: NY
County:
License #: C2965
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Daniel J. Samson
HQ OPS Officer: Howie Crouch
Licensee: Airtek Environmental Corporation
Region: 1
City: Bronx State: NY
County:
License #: C2965
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Daniel J. Samson
HQ OPS Officer: Howie Crouch
Notification Date: 03/09/2022
Notification Time: 09:55 [ET]
Event Date: 01/26/2022
Event Time: 08:34 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/09/2022
Notification Time: 09:55 [ET]
Event Date: 01/26/2022
Event Time: 08:34 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/09/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Cahill, Christopher (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Cahill, Christopher (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/16/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST THEN RECOVERED PORTABLE X-RAY FLUORESCENCE DEVICE
The following information was received from the state of New York via email:
"A portable XRF [x-ray fluorescence] device containing a 6 millicurie Cobalt-57 source was unintentionally left by an authorized user on a public bus in the Castle Hill neighborhood of the Bronx in New York City. Specific device information is below. The licensee contacted the MTA Police as well as Viken, the device manufacturer. The licensee was able to search the buses at the end of the day on January 26, 2022, but the device was not located at that time.
"According to the licensee an individual found the case with the device and contacted Viken. The representative at Viken was then able to get the individual in contact with the licensee. As of 1710 EST on January 27, 2022, the device is back in the licensee's possession and is in working order.
"Device Manufacturer: Viken
Device Model: Pb200i
Device S/N: 2219
Source Manufacturer: Isotope Products Laboratory
Source Model: Model 3901 Series
Source S/N: R4-672
Isotope: Cobalt-57
Activity: 6 millicuries"
NY incident no. NYDOH- 22-01
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 THEN RECOVERED PORTABLE X-RAY FLUORESCENCE DEVICE
The following information was received from the state of New York via email:
"A portable XRF [x-ray fluorescence] device containing a 6 millicurie Cobalt-57 source was unintentionally left by an authorized user on a public bus in the Castle Hill neighborhood of the Bronx in New York City. Specific device information is below. The licensee contacted the MTA Police as well as Viken, the device manufacturer. The licensee was able to search the buses at the end of the day on January 26, 2022, but the device was not located at that time.
"According to the licensee an individual found the case with the device and contacted Viken. The representative at Viken was then able to get the individual in contact with the licensee. As of 1710 EST on January 27, 2022, the device is back in the licensee's possession and is in working order.
"Device Manufacturer: Viken
Device Model: Pb200i
Device S/N: 2219
Source Manufacturer: Isotope Products Laboratory
Source Model: Model 3901 Series
Source S/N: R4-672
Isotope: Cobalt-57
Activity: 6 millicuries"
NY incident no. NYDOH- 22-01
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: 55778
Rep Org: Tennessee Div of Rad Health
Licensee: Service King Collision Repair
Region: 1
City: Nashville State: TN
County: Davidson
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Andrew Holcomb
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Licensee: Service King Collision Repair
Region: 1
City: Nashville State: TN
County: Davidson
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Andrew Holcomb
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Notification Date: 03/09/2022
Notification Time: 10:47 [ET]
Event Date: 03/04/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/09/2022
Notification Time: 10:47 [ET]
Event Date: 03/04/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/09/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Cahill, Christopher (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
Cahill, Christopher (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/16/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MISSING STATIC ELIMINATORS
The following information was received from the Tennessee Division of Radiological Health:
"During a recent inventory at nine different locations of Service King Collision Repair Centers, 9 devices were found to be missing. The units were scheduled for disposal. Upon a search, all nine units were missing. According to company reports, the units were stolen from nine different locations. The nine units were used as static eliminators. It is believed that the static eliminators were stolen by staff. Updated information will be included in a follow-up report.
"The devices were all NRD model P-2021 containing 10 mCi of Po-210.
"Following are the license numbers and serial numbers of the devices:
GL-1195 (Marysville, TN) / SN A2LU555
GL-1198 (Columbia, TN) / SN A2LV463
GL-1199 (Murfreesboro, TN) / SN A2LV464
GL-1200 (Cool Springs, TN) / SN A2LV465
GL-1201 (Jackson, TN) / SN A2LW322
GL-1202 (Bartlett, TN) / SN A2LW325
GL-1204 (Germantown, TN) / SN A2LW327
GL-1205 (Mt. Moriah, TN) / SN A2LW364
1 unregistered (Nashville, TN) / SN A2L2321
Tennessee Event Report ID No.: TN-22-017
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 - MISSING STATIC ELIMINATORS
The following information was received from the Tennessee Division of Radiological Health:
"During a recent inventory at nine different locations of Service King Collision Repair Centers, 9 devices were found to be missing. The units were scheduled for disposal. Upon a search, all nine units were missing. According to company reports, the units were stolen from nine different locations. The nine units were used as static eliminators. It is believed that the static eliminators were stolen by staff. Updated information will be included in a follow-up report.
"The devices were all NRD model P-2021 containing 10 mCi of Po-210.
"Following are the license numbers and serial numbers of the devices:
GL-1195 (Marysville, TN) / SN A2LU555
GL-1198 (Columbia, TN) / SN A2LV463
GL-1199 (Murfreesboro, TN) / SN A2LV464
GL-1200 (Cool Springs, TN) / SN A2LV465
GL-1201 (Jackson, TN) / SN A2LW322
GL-1202 (Bartlett, TN) / SN A2LW325
GL-1204 (Germantown, TN) / SN A2LW327
GL-1205 (Mt. Moriah, TN) / SN A2LW364
1 unregistered (Nashville, TN) / SN A2L2321
Tennessee Event Report ID No.: TN-22-017
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: 55779
Rep Org: New Mexico Rad Control Program
Licensee: Chino Mines Company
Region: 4
City: Vanadium State: NM
County: Grant
License #: ZA 045 46
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Carl Sullivan
HQ OPS Officer: Dan Livermore
Licensee: Chino Mines Company
Region: 4
City: Vanadium State: NM
County: Grant
License #: ZA 045 46
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Carl Sullivan
HQ OPS Officer: Dan Livermore
Notification Date: 03/09/2022
Notification Time: 16:26 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 03/09/2022
Notification Time: 16:26 [ET]
Event Date: 03/08/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 03/09/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Groom, Jeremy (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Groom, Jeremy (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 3/16/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DENSITY GAUGES SHUTTER FAILURES
The following information was provided by the New Mexico Radiation Control Bureau via telephone:
Two Berthold Model LB7440 density gauges installed in a mine were discovered to have shutters stuck in the open position during routine maintenance. The gauges (s/n: 1155 and s/n: DZ253A) contain a 30 millicurie and a 150 millicurie Cs-137 source, respectively, and remain mounted in place in the mine. The licensee is adding warning signage and is controlling any work in the area near the gauges. Radiation Technologies, a contracted service company, is scheduled to repair the gauges on March 21, 2022.
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DENSITY GAUGES SHUTTER FAILURES
The following information was provided by the New Mexico Radiation Control Bureau via telephone:
Two Berthold Model LB7440 density gauges installed in a mine were discovered to have shutters stuck in the open position during routine maintenance. The gauges (s/n: 1155 and s/n: DZ253A) contain a 30 millicurie and a 150 millicurie Cs-137 source, respectively, and remain mounted in place in the mine. The licensee is adding warning signage and is controlling any work in the area near the gauges. Radiation Technologies, a contracted service company, is scheduled to repair the gauges on March 21, 2022.