ENS 47759

v t e ENS Event
05:00 Mar 21, 2012
Title	Agreement State - Process Gauge Shutter Stuck in Open Position
Event Description	The State of Illinois reported the following information via email: The Wood River Refinery reported that a shutter mechanism on a fixed gauge (Ohmart Model SH-F1B, S.N. 2508CN) was found stuck in the open position during a routine survey and maintenance check. The gauge contained a 3.7 GBq (100 mCi) Cs-137 source. Staff were unable to return it to the shielded position. The gauge is in an unoccupied area. The device/area has been posted. Surveys indicate normal radiation levels in the vicinity of the device compared to the SSD registry. There is product in the vessel and 2 other gauges are in the vicinity. Personnel and shift managers have been informed of the situation. A service vendor has been on scene and so far has been unable to close the shutter after lubrication. Additional service measures are being pursed by the vendor. IL Item No. IL12005

ENS 47759 +/-
Where
Wood River Refinery Roxana, Illinois (NRC Region 3)
License number:	IL-01282-01
Organization:	Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency
Reporting

Agreement State
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+30.05 h1.252 days <br />0.179 weeks <br />0.0412 months <br />)
Opened:	Gibb Vinson 11:03 Mar 22, 2012
NRC Officer:	Bill Huffman
Last Updated:	Mar 22, 2012
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