ENS 41685

v t e ENS Event
05:00 Apr 7, 2005
Title	Agreement State Report - Lost Fluorescence Analyzer
Event Description	The State provided the following information via email: During an inspection at Thomas Wood Preserving on April 7, 2005, it was determined that a generally licensed device, Asoma Model LCA x-ray fluorescence analyzer, Serial No. 466, containing 30 millicuries of Curium-244, was missing. The plant manager of the treatment plant stated that the device had been returned to Spectro Analytical, the device distributor, several years ago. [The Division of Radiation Health] DRH contacted Spectro Analytical on May 2, 2005, and learned that they had never received the device from the company. The plant manager stated that he would continue looking for the device and inform DRH if it was located. It is assumed that the treatment plant purchased a new fluorescence analyzer and the other device was put in storage and/or misplaced. Thomas Wood Preserving, holder of General License No. GL-266 was cited violations for failure to secure radioactive material from authorized removal and failure to report the lost device to the Agency. The licensee is also required to provide a written report to DRH in accordance with State Regulations. It is not known when the device was lost or the event occurred.

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Where
Thomas Wood Preserving Mississippi (NRC Region 1)
License number:	GL-266
Organization:	Mississippi Div Of Rad Health
Reporting

Agreement State
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+801.63 h33.401 days <br />4.772 weeks <br />1.098 months <br />)
Opened:	Bobby Smith 14:38 May 10, 2005
NRC Officer:	Mark Abramovitz
Last Updated:	May 10, 2005
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