The following was received from the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania via facsimile:
During the monthly shutter test, the licensee recognized the actuator that controls the shutter failed on both gauges. The handle that connects the actuator to the shutter snapped on both, rendering the shutter inoperable and in an open position, which is the normal operating position. A service provider was contacted to make necessary repairs. No exposure have been reported and none are expected. The device is identified as: Manufacturer (BSI Instruments), Model (7224), Serial # (ED355A), Isotope (Co-60), Activity (100 mCi), and Model (7440), Serial # (2498-11-87), Isotope (Cesium-137), Activity (20 mCi).
A service provider has been contacted and they are planning on making repairs as soon as parts are available. A departmental reactive inspection is planned to investigate this event further.
PA Report #: PA110035