ENS Event | |
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05:00 Jan 8, 2015 | |
| Title | Agreement State Report - Gauge Failed to Function as Required |
| Event Description | The following information was provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania via email:
During a daily routine maintenance inspection [at the Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, PA], the licensee observed that the Berthold moisture analyzer gauge was at an odd angle when compared to the chute that it was attached. A mounting bracket had broken causing the gauge to become dislodged. An area survey check was performed and determined no elevated radiation readings. The shutter was placed into the closed position and a service provider was notified. The gauge was then removed by the service provider and transported to their warehouse to determine the repair method. The licensee is also awaiting a response from the manufacturer. Manufacturer: Berthold Technologies, Isotope: Am-241, Activity: 300 mCi CAUSE OF THE EVENT: The bracket had broken allowing the device to shift. The device was still in place but not completely flush with the chute. ACTIONS: The device was removed from the site without incident and transported to the service provider's warehouse for repair. The Department plans a follow-up inspection with the licensee. More information will be provided when received. PA Event Report ID NO: PA150001 |
| Where | |
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| Us Steel Clairton, Pennsylvania (NRC Region 1) | |
| License number: | PA-G0310 |
| Organization: | Pa Bureau Of Radiation Protection |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+32.67 h1.361 days <br />0.194 weeks <br />0.0448 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Joseph Melnic 13:40 Jan 9, 2015 |
| NRC Officer: | Jeff Rotton |
| Last Updated: | Jan 9, 2015 |
| 50727 - NRC Website | |
Us Steel with Agreement State | |
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