ENS 50746
ENS Event | |
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05:00 Jan 14, 2015 | |
| Title | Agreement State Report - Lost Generally Licensed Tritium Exit Signs |
| Event Description | The following information was received by email:
Event Description: A specific licensee reported the loss (potential theft) of two generally licensed tritium (H-3) exit signs. The signs had been removed from installation and are missing from the storage location. The licensee became aware of the missing material on 1/14/2015, however, it is possible the material was missing for approximately one month. The devices were last seen by licensee staff in mid-December 2014. Specific details about the device model and activity have not yet been provided, potentially up to 15 Ci H-3 per device. An NJDEP [New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection] inspector will visit the site to investigate the incident. New Jersey Event: #C545467
The following update was received from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection via email: The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) reported the loss or possible theft of two radioluminescent exit signs. The signs had been removed from installation and were placed into storage. The signs were discovered to be missing from the storage location on 1/14/2015. However, TCNJ stated that it was possible the signs had been missing for approximately one month. The signs were last seen by TCNJ in mid-December 2014. Each sign contained approximately 137 GBq (3.7 Ci) of H-3. A New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection inspector visited the site on 1/21/2015 and determined the most likely scenario was accidental disposal. The licensee submitted a full report in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-6.1 [10 CFR 20.2201]. The missing signs were not located. Although there was no evidence of contamination, the licensee estimated a dose of 8.5 mrem if the signs had been broken. NJDEP tracked the event as Incident # C545467 and Investigation #: 507375-INV15001. Corrective Actions: Commitment to increased security should they be in possession of other sources. [The College of New Jersey] reports no inventory of generally licensed devices. Device Number: 1 Device/Equipment: RADIOLUMINESCENT EXIT SIGN Model Number: LE Manufacturer: SAFETY LIGHT CORP Serial Number: 201864 Device Number: 2 Device/Equipment: RADIOLUMINESCENT EXIT SIGN Model Number: LE Manufacturer: SAFETY LIGHT CORP Serial Number: 201865 Notified R1DO(Powell), NMSS Events Notification and ILTAB (email). THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf |
| Where | |
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| The College Of New Jersey Ewing, New Jersey (NRC Region 1) | |
| License number: | 507375 |
| Organization: | Nj Rad Prot And Rel Prevention Pgm |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+154.73 h6.447 days <br />0.921 weeks <br />0.212 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | James T Mccullough 15:44 Jan 20, 2015 |
| NRC Officer: | Vince Klco |
| Last Updated: | Feb 9, 2015 |
| 50746 - NRC Website | |
The College Of New Jersey with Agreement State | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 507462015-01-14T05:00:00014 January 2015 05:00:00
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