ENS 43988

v t e ENS Event
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.

ENS 43988 +/-
Where
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
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