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16:45 Dec 8, 2010 | |
| Title | Agreement State Report - Damaged Nuclear Moisture/Density Gauge |
| Event Description | The following report was received via facsimile:
Event date and time: December 8, 2010 - Time: 10:45 am Event location: 91st & Heritage Lake Drive, Lincoln, Nebraska, 685 Event description: The licensee possesses a Humboldt Scientific, Inc. Model 5001-EZ 122 Nuclear Moisture/Density Gauge Serial Number 2027. On December 8, 2010, the gauge was being used at a construction site just east of Lincoln, NE. The operator of the gauge had started a test when he was distracted by another worker asking questions. During that time a front end loader backed into the gauge and broke the stationary guide rod. No other damage was observed to the gauge. The area was secured and radiation surveys as well as a leak test were performed. No unusual readings were observed. The source rod was secured in to safe position in the gauge housing and the gauge was place in the transport case for return to the licensee's office. No personnel were exposed to radiation during this event. |
| Where | |
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| The Schemmer Associates Inc Lincoln, Nebraska (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | 01-124-01 |
| Organization: | Ne Div Of Radioactive Materials |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+16.8 h0.7 days <br />0.1 weeks <br />0.023 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Jim Defrain 09:33 Dec 9, 2010 |
| NRC Officer: | Dong Park |
| Last Updated: | Dec 9, 2010 |
| 46468 - NRC Website | |
The Schemmer Associates Inc with Agreement State | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 464682010-12-08T16:45:0008 December 2010 16:45:00
[Table view]Agreement State Agreement State Report - Damaged Nuclear Moisture/Density Gauge 2010-12-08T16:45:00 | |