The following information was received from the
Kansas Department of Health and Environment via facsimile:
On 3/29/06, Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reported by phone that a portable gauge got hit by a vehicle near SW US 77/50 last night [3/28/06]. The gauge was packed in its shipping container and was ready to load on a truck when the accident happened. The shipping container sustained minor damage. An assessment is being made with details to follow. Follow-up actions will be reviewed in inspection space.
On 4/7/06, an inspection was conducted of licensee's facility. No items of non-compliance were found. Licensee continues to calibrate and clean their own devices as per their license conditions. If necessary, gauges are sent to the manufacturer for repair.
On 5/5/06, reports and narratives were received from KDOT personnel involved with the gauge incident. Gauge failed Validator assessment and is being recalibrated. No other damage to the gauge itself was reported.
Note: This item was determined during the State of Kansas IMPEP [Integrated Material Performance Evaluation] inspection conducted the week of June 14, 2010, that this event was reportable under 10CFR30.50(b)(2)(iii) - The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> report of an event where required equipment is disabled or fails to function as designed when no redundant equipment is available and operable to perform the required safety function.
Kansas Item Number: KS060007