ENS 51911
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14:15 May 6, 2016 | |
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| Event Description | The following information was obtained from the State of Alabama via facsimile:
On May 5, 2016, it was determined that Millennium Resources, LLC, Graysville, Alabama had lost control and possession of a generally licensed device (Ronan SA1-C5 #2255GO containing 5 mCi of Cs-137). During a requested visit by the new owner Cane Creek, LLC on April 7, 2016, it was determined that they possessed a new generally licensed device. The new owners only knew that the site once contained a similar plant which contained a device with radioactive material. The old plant was constructed in 1997, and our [Alabama Department of Public Health - Office of Radiation Control] records show that device being received by Millennium Resources, LLC on November 14, 1997. The plant was torn down and sold for scrap during the year of 2006. The new owners had no information in regards to whom the scrap was sold or the whereabouts of the device. On April 7, 2016, the Agency [Alabama Department of Public Health - Office of Radiation Control] contacted Ronan and their records indicated no transfer for disposal. During the next few weeks, several calls were made to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management and the Alabama Surface Mining Commission to determine if any new information could be obtained. None of the representatives could provide any additional information. As of today [5/6/16], 0915 CDT, the device containing radioactive material has not been recovered. This incident remains open until further investigation can be completed. Alabama Incident 16-15
The following information was received from the State of Alabama via facsimile: SUBJECT: Update - Lost Gauge Containing Radioactive Material - Alabama Incident 16-15 On May 5, 2016, it was determined that Millennium Resources, LLC, Graysville, Alabama had lost control and possession of a generally licensed device (Ronan SA1-C5 #2255GO containing 5 mCi of Cs-137). On April 7, 2016, the Agency contacted Ronan and there records indicated no transfer for disposal. During the next few weeks, several calls were made to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management and the Alabama Surface Mining Commission to determine if any new information could be obtained. None of the representatives could provide any additional information. On June 9, 2016, the Agency could not determine any information on the whereabouts of the Ronan device from manufacturers, service companies, waste brokers or past employees. As of today, [1245 CDT], the device containing radioactive material has not been recovered. Notified the R1DO (Bower) and NMSS Events via 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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| Millennium Resources, Llc Graysville, Alabama (NRC Region 1) | |
| License number: | G/L |
| Organization: | Alabama Radiation Control |
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| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-3.85 h-0.16 days <br />-0.0229 weeks <br />-0.00527 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Myron K. Riley 10:24 May 6, 2016 |
| NRC Officer: | Howie Crouch |
| Last Updated: | Jul 5, 2016 |
| 51911 - NRC Website | |
Millennium Resources, Llc with Agreement State | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 519112016-05-06T14:15:0006 May 2016 14:15:00
[Table view]Agreement State Alabama Agreement State Report - Lost Generally Licensed Process Gauge 2016-05-06T14:15:00 | |