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Event Notification Report for August 10, 2022

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EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/09/2022 - 08/10/2022

EVENT NUMBERS
56038
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 56038
Rep Org: Beaumont Health
Licensee: Beaumont Health
Region: 3
City: Royal Oak   State: MI
County:
License #: 21-01333-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Ian Lake
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Notification Date: 08/09/2022
Notification Time: 10:41 [ET]
Event Date: 04/12/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/09/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(1) - Surface Contam Levels > Limits
Person (Organization):
Orth, Steve (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Event Text
NON-AGREEMENT STATE - SURFACE CONTAMINATION ON OUTSIDE OF PACKAGE

The following is a synopsis of information provided by the licensee via phone call:

On April 12, 2022, the licensee received a package containing I-131 sources. Initial receipt wipe inspection yielded a count of 7132 DPM which equates to 713.2 DPM per 100 sq. cm. A second wipe test revealed 903 DPM per 100 sq. cm. The RSO was informed, who contacted the supplier. The package was put in storage, and allowed to decay until levels were acceptable to dispose of the package.