The State of
Kansas provided the following information via facsimile:
During the course of an inspection performed on 10/31/2007, it was discovered that Tetra-Tech had a gauge damaged in an accident at a temporary jobsite on 8/1/2007. The gauge was leak tested and shipped back to the manufacturer (Troxler) and refurbished and then returned to Tetra-Tech. Tetra-Tech did not notify the State of the damaged gauge and was issued a citation via the Inspection letter dated 11/15/2007. Terra-Tech responded in a letter dated 12/26/2007 and that was accompanied by several pictures of the damaged gauge. Based on the licensee's description and the photos the gauge was only superficially damaged with only a slight dent being visible on one end of the gauge. Had KDHE [Kansas Department of Health and Environment] been notified at the time of the accident on 8/14/2007 and been sent pictures, no response would have been required. The licensee understands, based on their letter, the need to communicate with KOHE regarding future incidents. No further action is required.
This item was determined during the State of Kansas IMPEP [Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program] inspection conducted the week of June 14, 2010, that this event was reportable under 10CFR30.50(b)(2). An electronic update to the NMED database will follow.
KS Event No.: KS070010