Full investigation has been started by Schlumberger. Many details missing from initial notification. Crew using a CAPSTAR rig, without a floor were working a well site in Pecos County,
Texas, from the Midland office (Subsite 042). During the evening of probably 07/09/2004 the rig was moved to a new site. When setup for work it was determined by the well loggers that a sealed 1.7 curie
Cs-137 source was missing from their tool. They went back to the last site and discovered the source in a pile of mud that was located 10-15 feet from the rig location. It is suspected that the source was missing for 24-36 hours. Suspect dose to the public to the rig crew/roustabouts. The logging crew was badged. No estimates are currently available. A Schlumberger management team has been dispatched from Houston (Subsite 000) to assess dose and investigate this incident. Investigation is ongoing.
TX Incident No.: I-8141