The state reported that two radiographers from Team Industrial Incorporated, were performing radiography on some bend joints at the Dakota Gasification Plant (DGP). Following a number of radiography shots, the radiographers attempted to fully retract the source and were unsuccessful. The radiographers expected to retract the source in approximately 4 cranks. However, they were only able to retract approximately 3.5 cranks. The corporate
RSO at the site was notified. Barriers were erected and
lead shielding has been deployed around the source. Each worker received approximately 30mR. The licensee contacted
QSA Global, who has arrived on site and is going to retrieve the source. The device is identified as a SPEC150, S/N 0129 with a 90 curie
Ir-192 source.
- * * UPDATE FROM LOUIS ROEHRICH TO HOWIE CROUCH @ 0020 ON 5/20/09 * * *
The State of North Dakota reported that the licensee and technicians from QSA were not able to retrieve the source. Currently, the source is shielded and boundaries have been established. Personnel have been assigned to monitor the boundaries throughout the night. The QSA representatives are expecting delivery of a drum tool and source change tool in the morning to retract/retrieve the source.
Notified R4DO (Jones) and FSME EO (Chang).
- * * UPDATE FROM LOUISE ROEHRICH TO DAN LIVERMORE @ 0903 ON 05/20/09 * * *
The State of North Dakota reported that the drum tool and source change tool will arrive via FedEx on 05/21/09. The area remains controlled with barriers erected.
Notified R4DO (Jones) and FSME EO (McIntosh).
- * * UPDATE FROM LOUISE ROEHRICH TO DONALD NORWOOD @ 1953 ON 05/21/09 * * *
The State of North Dakota reported by telephone that the source had been fully retracted back into the camera. The camera will be taken to Minnesota tomorrow by Team Industrial personnel. After arrival in Minnesota the camera will be shipped to QSA for evaluation and repair.
This incident did not result in any injuries or any excess exposures.
Notified R4DO (Jones) and
FSME EO (Chang)