The following information was received from the State of
Texas via email:
On June 17, 2016, the Agency was notified by the licensee that it had discovered the shutter on a Ohmart model SH-F1 nuclear gauge containing a 50 millicurie (original activity) Cs-137 source would not close. Open is the normal position for the gauge. The licensee stated the gauge does not create an exposure risk to it's employees or members of the general public. The licensee stated a service company will be on site the week of June 27, 2016 to repair the gauge. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300.
Texas Incident #: I-9413
- * * UPDATE FROM ARTHUR TUCKER TO RICHARD SMITH AT 0814 ON 07/08/16 * * *
The following update was received via email from the state of Texas:
Update to correct licensee's name.
Should have been recorded as Flint Hills Resources Longview. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300.
The R4DO (Drake) was notified and
NMSS Event Notification via email.