The following report information was received from the State of Nevada Dept of Health via e-mail:
On March 15, 2010, at 1600 hrs, the [Nevada] Radiation Control Program was notified by phone of two stuck shutters on fixed gauges at the Round Mountain Gold Corporation Smoky Valley Common Operation Mill. [The gauges with the stuck open shutters] were identified during the 6 month inspection on March 10, 2010. Both sources are 15 feet overhead and functioning as normal.
The licensee indicated that the RSO was briefed about the situation, and he documented, conducted safety briefings for all who work in the area, and posted signs to keep staff away from the vicinity of the stuck shutters.
Manufacturer is scheduled to repair the stuck shutters.
The Radiation Control Program will investigate this further and update this report. Violations will be cited as appropriate.
Ronan Engineering Model # SA1-C5; Serial #M4882; 1.0 Ci (37 GBq) Cs-137 Source # DE4220
Ronan Engineering Model # SA1-C10; Serial #JJ-593; 0.1 Ci (3.7 GBq) Cs-137 Source # DE4620
Nevada Event Report - NV100004