The following was received from
Pennsylvania via fax:
On January 14, 2016, the Department [PA DEP Bureau of Radiation Protection] was notified by Universal Well Services that a malfunction of a roll pin on a shutter handle occurred at the Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania temporary job site. It is reportable per 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2).
A roll pin, which holds the shutter handle to the shutter shaft, on an in-line density gauge, became dislodged rendering the gauge unusable. The shutter is in the closed position and out of service awaiting repair from a service provider. No exposures occurred.
Radionuclide: Cs-137
Manufacturer: Berthold
Model: LB 8010
Serial Number: 10059
Activity: 20 mCi
The shutter is in the closed position and the gauge is out of service and secure. There was no other damage to the gauge. A reactive inspection is planned by the Department.
PA Event ID # PA160002