Event Notification Report for March 29, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/28/2022 - 03/29/2022
Agreement State
Event Number: 55819
Rep Org: Ohio Bureau of Radiation Protection
Licensee: Eurofins Environment Testing North Central, LLC
Region: 3
City: Barberton State: OH
County:
License #: GL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Stephen James
HQ OPS Officer: Ossy Font
Licensee: Eurofins Environment Testing North Central, LLC
Region: 3
City: Barberton State: OH
County:
License #: GL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Stephen James
HQ OPS Officer: Ossy Font
Notification Date: 04/04/2022
Notification Time: 10:57 [ET]
Event Date: 03/29/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/05/2022
Notification Time: 10:57 [ET]
Event Date: 03/29/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/05/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Kozak, Laura (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Kozak, Laura (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - ELECTRON CAPUTRE DETECTOR LEAKING SOURCE
The following information was received from the Ohio Bureau of Radiation Protection via email:
"Report of a leaking General License Ni-63 source (Model: G2397A, S/N: U3951) on an Electron Capture Detector. The source was returned to the manufacturer.
"Leak test result: 20 microcuries (740 kBq)"
NMED Item Number: OH220004
* * * UPDATE ON 4/5/22 AT 1413 EDT FROM S. JAMES TO T. HERRITY * * *
"UPDATES/CORRECTIONS ON LICENSEE NAME, ACTIVITY AND LEAK TEST RESULTS: Leak test was taken on Electron Capture Detector (ECD) in storage as part of 6-month cycle. ECD contained 15 mCi Ni-63 source. Results came back indicating leaking source at 2000 pCi. No contamination of the ECD was found. The ECD will be permanently taken out of service and returned to manufacturer."
Licensee name updated to full name: Eurofins Environment Testing North Central, LLC
Notified R3DO (McCraw) and NMSS Events via email.
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - ELECTRON CAPUTRE DETECTOR LEAKING SOURCE
The following information was received from the Ohio Bureau of Radiation Protection via email:
"Report of a leaking General License Ni-63 source (Model: G2397A, S/N: U3951) on an Electron Capture Detector. The source was returned to the manufacturer.
"Leak test result: 20 microcuries (740 kBq)"
NMED Item Number: OH220004
* * * UPDATE ON 4/5/22 AT 1413 EDT FROM S. JAMES TO T. HERRITY * * *
"UPDATES/CORRECTIONS ON LICENSEE NAME, ACTIVITY AND LEAK TEST RESULTS: Leak test was taken on Electron Capture Detector (ECD) in storage as part of 6-month cycle. ECD contained 15 mCi Ni-63 source. Results came back indicating leaking source at 2000 pCi. No contamination of the ECD was found. The ECD will be permanently taken out of service and returned to manufacturer."
Licensee name updated to full name: Eurofins Environment Testing North Central, LLC
Notified R3DO (McCraw) and NMSS Events via email.
Agreement State
Event Number: 55809
Rep Org: Iowa Department of Public Health
Licensee: Equistar Chemicals, LP
Region: 3
City: Clinton State: IA
County:
License #: 0101123FG
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Derek Elling
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Licensee: Equistar Chemicals, LP
Region: 3
City: Clinton State: IA
County:
License #: 0101123FG
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Derek Elling
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Notification Date: 03/30/2022
Notification Time: 15:22 [ET]
Event Date: 03/29/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/27/2022
Notification Time: 15:22 [ET]
Event Date: 03/29/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/27/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Kozak, Laura (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Kozak, Laura (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/28/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK OPEN SHUTTER
The following information was obtained from the state of Iowa via e-mail:
"When conducting routine shutter checks on an Ohmart/Vega SHLG-2 fixed gauge, the operator was not able to extend the plunger to move the source into a shielded position (use of hands and basic tools). The device is in a facility that is restricted access and unmanned due to chemical production. Unless manually operated for shutter checks or vessel maintenance, the standard position of this device is open. No increase of radiation levels compared to standard operating conditions. Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) has contacted Vega for corrective action guidance and direct support. Initial guidance is the application of a coil lubricant and rotating the handle. Any action above this will be performed by a Vega service technician. The Licensee has a scheduled shutdown of the production line next week when they will schedule the Vega tech for support."
"Source/Radioactive Material: SEALED SOURCE GAUGE
Manufacturer: OHMART CORP.
Model Number: A-2102 IAEA Category: 3
Serial Number: 9849CN
Radionuclide: Cs-137
Activity: 4 Ci (148 GBq)
Iowa Event Number: IA220002"
* * * UPDATE ON 04/27/2022 AT 1331 EDT FROM STUART JORDAN TO BRIAN PARKS * * *
The following information was received from the state of Iowa via email:
"Update to Iowa Event No. IA220002 involving a stuck fixed nuclear gauge shutter operating on a low pressure separator on top of a vessel within the low-density production unit. On March 30, 2022, the RSO, under the direction of the manufacturer, removed a small amount of debris, applied Kroil lubricant to the shutter plunger, and was able to successfully close the Vega SHLG-2 gauge shutter. After an additional application of the Kroil lubricant, the gauge shutter operation was back to normal without resistance and no additional actions were necessary. The manufacturer instructed the RSO to apply the Kroil lubricant annually as a preventative measure which the licensee is planning on doing and there are no generic concerns. The 30-day written report was provided to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) on April 26, 2022. There was no exposure to any individuals to radiation from this event and IDPH considers this to be closed."
Notified R3DO (Ziolkowski)
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK OPEN SHUTTER
The following information was obtained from the state of Iowa via e-mail:
"When conducting routine shutter checks on an Ohmart/Vega SHLG-2 fixed gauge, the operator was not able to extend the plunger to move the source into a shielded position (use of hands and basic tools). The device is in a facility that is restricted access and unmanned due to chemical production. Unless manually operated for shutter checks or vessel maintenance, the standard position of this device is open. No increase of radiation levels compared to standard operating conditions. Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) has contacted Vega for corrective action guidance and direct support. Initial guidance is the application of a coil lubricant and rotating the handle. Any action above this will be performed by a Vega service technician. The Licensee has a scheduled shutdown of the production line next week when they will schedule the Vega tech for support."
"Source/Radioactive Material: SEALED SOURCE GAUGE
Manufacturer: OHMART CORP.
Model Number: A-2102 IAEA Category: 3
Serial Number: 9849CN
Radionuclide: Cs-137
Activity: 4 Ci (148 GBq)
Iowa Event Number: IA220002"
* * * UPDATE ON 04/27/2022 AT 1331 EDT FROM STUART JORDAN TO BRIAN PARKS * * *
The following information was received from the state of Iowa via email:
"Update to Iowa Event No. IA220002 involving a stuck fixed nuclear gauge shutter operating on a low pressure separator on top of a vessel within the low-density production unit. On March 30, 2022, the RSO, under the direction of the manufacturer, removed a small amount of debris, applied Kroil lubricant to the shutter plunger, and was able to successfully close the Vega SHLG-2 gauge shutter. After an additional application of the Kroil lubricant, the gauge shutter operation was back to normal without resistance and no additional actions were necessary. The manufacturer instructed the RSO to apply the Kroil lubricant annually as a preventative measure which the licensee is planning on doing and there are no generic concerns. The 30-day written report was provided to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) on April 26, 2022. There was no exposure to any individuals to radiation from this event and IDPH considers this to be closed."
Notified R3DO (Ziolkowski)
Agreement State
Event Number: 55810
Rep Org: SC Dept of Health & Env Control
Licensee: DAK Americas LLC
Region: 1
City: Gaston State: SC
County:
License #: 189
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Leland R. Cave
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Licensee: DAK Americas LLC
Region: 1
City: Gaston State: SC
County:
License #: 189
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Leland R. Cave
HQ OPS Officer: Lloyd Desotell
Notification Date: 03/30/2022
Notification Time: 15:24 [ET]
Event Date: 03/29/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/30/2022
Notification Time: 15:24 [ET]
Event Date: 03/29/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/30/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Werkheiser, Dave (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Werkheiser, Dave (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 4/15/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE STUCK SHUTTER
The following is a summary of information provided by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (the Department) via email and phone:
On 3/4/2022, the Department was notified by the licensee's Radiation Safety Officer that while an engineer was attempting to retract the source from a fixed gauge, the gauge became locked with the source in an unshielded position. The source was subsequently retracted to a shielded position. The source is a 70 milliCi Cs-137 source (serial number 6280CO) contained in a VEGA SHLM-CR-2 housing. The manufacturer is expected to come to the plant on March 31, 2022 to evaluate the gauge and make any necessary repairs.
No overexposures occurred as a result of this event.
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE STUCK SHUTTER
The following is a summary of information provided by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (the Department) via email and phone:
On 3/4/2022, the Department was notified by the licensee's Radiation Safety Officer that while an engineer was attempting to retract the source from a fixed gauge, the gauge became locked with the source in an unshielded position. The source was subsequently retracted to a shielded position. The source is a 70 milliCi Cs-137 source (serial number 6280CO) contained in a VEGA SHLM-CR-2 housing. The manufacturer is expected to come to the plant on March 31, 2022 to evaluate the gauge and make any necessary repairs.
No overexposures occurred as a result of this event.