ENS Event | |
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08:00 Feb 14, 2008 | |
| Title | Agreement State Report - Tractor Trailer Set Off Radiation Alarm |
| Event Description | On 2/13/08 RHB was notified of a tractor trailer from the Turlock transfer station (municipal trash) that set off the radiation alarms at Covanta Energy. The truck was returned to the Turlock transfer station and arrangements were made to survey the vehicle to determine the reason for the alarm. On 2/14/08 an RHB inspector visited the transfer station to survey the truck to determine the radionuclide and quantity. Readings on the truck were stated to be 5 mr/hr at surface. Cesium 137 was identified. The cesium source measured 260 mr/hr using an Ion Chamber at about a foot. This would be approximately 85 mCi. The source was located and placed in properly shielded lead pig. The source will be stored at Thomas Gray and Associates and will be examined for serial numbers and to accurately determine the activity at a later date. The source appeared rusty and was very small and was similar to a brachytherapy source. Following the examination additional information will be provided. |
| Where | |
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| Covanta Energy Crowes Landing, California (NRC Region 4) | |
| Organization: | California Radiation Control Prgm |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+7.6 h0.317 days <br />0.0452 weeks <br />0.0104 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | K. Prendergast 15:36 Feb 14, 2008 |
| NRC Officer: | John Knoke |
| Last Updated: | Feb 14, 2008 |
| 43988 - NRC Website | |
Covanta Energy with Agreement State | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 439882008-02-14T08:00:00014 February 2008 08:00:00
[Table view]Agreement State Agreement State Report - Tractor Trailer Set Off Radiation Alarm 2008-02-14T08:00:00 | |