Event Notification Report for June 15, 2023
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/14/2023 - 06/15/2023
Agreement State
Event Number: 56575
Rep Org: Georgia Radioactive Material Pgm
Licensee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
Region: 1
City: Augusta State: GA
County:
License #: GA 261-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Stacy Allman
HQ OPS Officer: Adam Koziol
Licensee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
Region: 1
City: Augusta State: GA
County:
License #: GA 261-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Stacy Allman
HQ OPS Officer: Adam Koziol
Notification Date: 06/15/2023
Notification Time: 09:10 [ET]
Event Date: 06/15/2023
Event Time: 09:10 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/15/2023
Notification Time: 09:10 [ET]
Event Date: 06/15/2023
Event Time: 09:10 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/15/2023
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Schroeder, Dan (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Schroeder, Dan (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SHUTTER
The following information was provided by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (the State) via email:
"On June 12, 2023, [the licensee] notified the State that they had discovered a stuck shutter on one of their fixed gauges [Ohmart Corp 4/2000 containing 100 mCi of Cs-137] that morning. The [licensee] had a service vendor repairing the handle of the gauge, and when they went to shut the shutter it wouldn't shut. They attempted to lubricate the shutter to get it to move, but it still would not close. It was determined that the issue will not cause undue exposure or risk to personnel. The vendor is sourcing the parts required for repair. As soon as the part is delivered, they will return to the site and replace the mechanism. Until then, the gauge will remain on the pipe with a notice attached to it, informing personnel of the issue to not interact with the gauge."
Georgia Incident Number: 66
The following information was provided by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (the State) via email:
"On June 12, 2023, [the licensee] notified the State that they had discovered a stuck shutter on one of their fixed gauges [Ohmart Corp 4/2000 containing 100 mCi of Cs-137] that morning. The [licensee] had a service vendor repairing the handle of the gauge, and when they went to shut the shutter it wouldn't shut. They attempted to lubricate the shutter to get it to move, but it still would not close. It was determined that the issue will not cause undue exposure or risk to personnel. The vendor is sourcing the parts required for repair. As soon as the part is delivered, they will return to the site and replace the mechanism. Until then, the gauge will remain on the pipe with a notice attached to it, informing personnel of the issue to not interact with the gauge."
Georgia Incident Number: 66
Agreement State
Event Number: 56578
Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services
Licensee: BASF Corporation
Region: 4
City: Bishop State: TX
County:
License #: L06855
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Art Tucker
HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West
Licensee: BASF Corporation
Region: 4
City: Bishop State: TX
County:
License #: L06855
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Art Tucker
HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West
Notification Date: 06/15/2023
Notification Time: 20:38 [ET]
Event Date: 06/15/2023
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/15/2023
Notification Time: 20:38 [ET]
Event Date: 06/15/2023
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/15/2023
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Warnick, Greg (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Warnick, Greg (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SHUTTERS
The following information was provided by the Texas Department of Health Services (the Agency) via email:
"On June 15, 2023, the Agency was notified by the licensee that during routine shutter checks, the shutters on two Berthold model LB7442 nuclear gauges were stuck in the open position. The gauges both contain a 20 millicurie (original activity) cesium - 137 source. Open is the normal operating position of the gauges. There is no risk of additional radiation exposure to members of the general public or radiation workers due to this failure. The investigation into this event is ongoing. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
TX incident number: I-10026
The following information was provided by the Texas Department of Health Services (the Agency) via email:
"On June 15, 2023, the Agency was notified by the licensee that during routine shutter checks, the shutters on two Berthold model LB7442 nuclear gauges were stuck in the open position. The gauges both contain a 20 millicurie (original activity) cesium - 137 source. Open is the normal operating position of the gauges. There is no risk of additional radiation exposure to members of the general public or radiation workers due to this failure. The investigation into this event is ongoing. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
TX incident number: I-10026