Event Notification Report for July 20, 2026
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/19/2026 - 07/20/2026
Agreement State
Event Number: 58358
Rep Org: PA Bureau of Radiation Protection
Licensee: Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc
Region: 1
City: State: PA
County: Jefferson County
License #: PA-1304
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: John S. Chippo
HQ OPS Officer: Sam Colvard
Licensee: Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc
Region: 1
City: State: PA
County: Jefferson County
License #: PA-1304
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: John S. Chippo
HQ OPS Officer: Sam Colvard
Notification Date: 07/10/2026
Notification Time: 06:58 [ET]
Event Date: 07/07/2026
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/13/2026
Notification Time: 06:58 [ET]
Event Date: 07/07/2026
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/13/2026
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Eve, Elise (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Eve, Elise (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED TROXLER GAUGE
The following information was provided by the PA Bureau of Radiation Protection (Department) via email:
"On July 8, 2026, the licensee notified the Department of a gauge event that occurred on July 7, 2026. It is reportable under 10 CFR 30.50(b)2. A Troxler model 4640-B nuclear density gauge (Serial Number 001153) containing a 9 millicurie Cs-137 source was run over by a roller. The licensee had a company representative onsite with a meter and obtained readings of 0.6 mR/hr at 10 cm. The licensee contacted the manufacturer, Troxler. A Troxler representative said readings would be 30 mR/hr at that distance if the tungsten shield of the gauge was breached. The licensee believes only the case was damaged. Following the manufacturer's guidance, they wrapped the device in insulation, placed it in a metal job box in the back of their truck, and transported it to their yard in Centre County until morning. They planned to transport it to Northeast Technical Service in Maryland for repair or disposal. No overexposures occurred.
"The Department will perform a reactive inspection. More information will be provided as received."
* * * UPDATE ON 07/13/2026 AT 1403EDT FROM JOHN CHIPPO TO IAN HOWARD * * *
The following information was provided by the PA Bureau of Radiation Protection (Department) via email:
"The density tech that was responsible for the gauge was doubling as a roller operator during the shift. The gauge was placed on the ground between readings. The operator got on the roller and proceeded to move the machine which came in contact with the gauge.
"The following day, the gauge was transported to North East Technical Services, Inc. in Maryland for disposal."
Notified R1DO (Carfang) and NMSS Events Notifications (email)
Event Report Number: PA260011
The following information was provided by the PA Bureau of Radiation Protection (Department) via email:
"On July 8, 2026, the licensee notified the Department of a gauge event that occurred on July 7, 2026. It is reportable under 10 CFR 30.50(b)2. A Troxler model 4640-B nuclear density gauge (Serial Number 001153) containing a 9 millicurie Cs-137 source was run over by a roller. The licensee had a company representative onsite with a meter and obtained readings of 0.6 mR/hr at 10 cm. The licensee contacted the manufacturer, Troxler. A Troxler representative said readings would be 30 mR/hr at that distance if the tungsten shield of the gauge was breached. The licensee believes only the case was damaged. Following the manufacturer's guidance, they wrapped the device in insulation, placed it in a metal job box in the back of their truck, and transported it to their yard in Centre County until morning. They planned to transport it to Northeast Technical Service in Maryland for repair or disposal. No overexposures occurred.
"The Department will perform a reactive inspection. More information will be provided as received."
* * * UPDATE ON 07/13/2026 AT 1403EDT FROM JOHN CHIPPO TO IAN HOWARD * * *
The following information was provided by the PA Bureau of Radiation Protection (Department) via email:
"The density tech that was responsible for the gauge was doubling as a roller operator during the shift. The gauge was placed on the ground between readings. The operator got on the roller and proceeded to move the machine which came in contact with the gauge.
"The following day, the gauge was transported to North East Technical Services, Inc. in Maryland for disposal."
Notified R1DO (Carfang) and NMSS Events Notifications (email)
Event Report Number: PA260011
Power Reactor
Event Number: 58364
Facility: Hope Creek
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Allen Taylor
HQ OPS Officer: Jon Lilliendahl
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Allen Taylor
HQ OPS Officer: Jon Lilliendahl
Notification Date: 07/17/2026
Notification Time: 08:32 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2026
Event Time: 17:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/17/2026
Notification Time: 08:32 [ET]
Event Date: 07/16/2026
Event Time: 17:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/17/2026
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
Person (Organization):
Carfang, Erin (R1DO)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
Carfang, Erin (R1DO)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
"At 1740 EDT, on July 16, 2026, it was determined that a contract supervisor failed a test specified by the fitness for duty program. The individual's authorization for site access has been terminated."
The Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
"At 1740 EDT, on July 16, 2026, it was determined that a contract supervisor failed a test specified by the fitness for duty program. The individual's authorization for site access has been terminated."
The Resident Inspector has been notified."
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