This was reported from the State of
Alabama via facsimile:
On June 13, 2016, the Radiation Safety Officer for Nucor Steel in Decatur, Alabama notified the Alabama Office of Radiation Control in regards to a piece discovered in scrap metal received via railcar. The piece appears to be a retaining ring approximately the diameter of a dime. The piece is reading over 5,000 mRad/hr at contact using a Ludlum model 15 survey meter. The piece has been secured in a building within the site boundary and away from employees. The licensee is continuing to research where and when the piece arrived onsite. The [Alabama] Office of Radiation Control plans to meet with site personnel on June 16, 2016. As of today, [6/14/16] 1235 CDT, this incident remains open until further investigation can be completed.
Alabama Incident # 16-23
- * * UPDATE AT 1131 EDT ON 06/17/16 FROM MYRON K. RILEY TO S. SANDIN VIA FAX * * *
On June 16, 2016, [representatives from the Alabama] Office of Radiation Control visited the site to conduct measurements and spectrum analysis. The retaining ring read 13.5 mR/hr at contact, 3.6 mR/hr at one foot, and 0.5 mR/hr at three feet with a Fluke 451P #2644, calibrated 12/10/15. Spectrum analysis using a Thermo IdentiFINDER revealed the isotope to be Co-56. This was confirmed through the Joint Analysis Center Collaborative Information System.
As of today [06/17/16], 1025 CDT, this incident remains open until disposal options have been completed.
Notified R1DO (Kennedy) and
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