Event Notification Report for August 14, 2023
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/13/2023 - 08/14/2023
Agreement State
Event Number: 56678
Rep Org: Maine Radiation Control Program
Licensee: Nine Dragons Paper
Region: 1
City: Rumford State: ME
County:
License #: 17601
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: J. Hyland
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Licensee: Nine Dragons Paper
Region: 1
City: Rumford State: ME
County:
License #: 17601
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: J. Hyland
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Notification Date: 08/15/2023
Notification Time: 11:35 [ET]
Event Date: 08/14/2023
Event Time: 11:35 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/15/2023
Notification Time: 11:35 [ET]
Event Date: 08/14/2023
Event Time: 11:35 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/15/2023
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Arner, Frank (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Arner, Frank (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SHUTTERS
The following is a synopsis of information received from Maine Radiation Control Program via telephone:
The licensee was in the process of shutting down the plant when it was discovered that 4 level gauges on one tank have stuck open shutters. The model and activity are not available at this time. Due to the location of the gauges, no exposures were recorded nor are any expected. This investigation for the stuck open shutters is on going.
The following is a synopsis of information received from Maine Radiation Control Program via telephone:
The licensee was in the process of shutting down the plant when it was discovered that 4 level gauges on one tank have stuck open shutters. The model and activity are not available at this time. Due to the location of the gauges, no exposures were recorded nor are any expected. This investigation for the stuck open shutters is on going.
Hospital
Event Number: 56680
Rep Org: Hartford Hospital
Licensee: Hartford Hospital
Region: 1
City: Hartford State: CT
County:
License #: 06-00253-04
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Jason Marsden
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Licensee: Hartford Hospital
Region: 1
City: Hartford State: CT
County:
License #: 06-00253-04
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Jason Marsden
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 08/15/2023
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 08/14/2023
Event Time: 17:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/15/2023
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 08/14/2023
Event Time: 17:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/15/2023
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
35.3045(a)(1) - Dose <> Prescribed Dosage
10 CFR Section:
35.3045(a)(1) - Dose <> Prescribed Dosage
Person (Organization):
Arner, Frank (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Arner, Frank (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
MEDICAL EVENT - PATIENT UNDERDOSE
The following is a summary of information provided by the licensee via phone:
A patient underwent an eye plaque procedure where they were to receive 85 Gy of Iodine-125 over a seven day period. The patient received an estimated dose of 57 Gy. The total dose delivered differs from the prescribed dose by greater than 20 percent. The licensee believed the seed could have shifted during the 7 days. A written report will be forwarded when complete.
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.
The following is a summary of information provided by the licensee via phone:
A patient underwent an eye plaque procedure where they were to receive 85 Gy of Iodine-125 over a seven day period. The patient received an estimated dose of 57 Gy. The total dose delivered differs from the prescribed dose by greater than 20 percent. The licensee believed the seed could have shifted during the 7 days. A written report will be forwarded when complete.
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.