ENS 52834

v t e ENS Event
06:00 Jan 12, 2015
Title	Agreement State Report - Malfunction of Locking Mechanism on Radiography Exposure Device
Event Description	The following was reported by the New Mexico Radiological Health Division via email: Desert NDT (dba Midwest Inspection Services) reported a malfunction with the locking mechanism on a radiography exposure device (INC model IR-100, serial #4644). The incident involved an Ir-192 source (INC model 32, serial #X717) with an activity of 3,589 GBq (97 Ci). After completing an exposure on 1/12/2015 [at a temporary job site near Malaga, NM], the radiographer performed radiation surveys on the radiography device and noted that readings were high. The radiographer attempted to crank the source into the fully shielded position, but was unsuccessful. The 2 mR/hour boundary was verified and the RSO was contacted. The RSO responded to the site and had to drill a hole in the retaining ring on the locking mechanism. By pulling the retaining ring back, he was able to turn the key, push the button, and retract the source. The exposure device locking mechanism was replaced. New Mexico ID Number: NM150001 and NMED ID Number: 150291 This is a late report entry identified by an audit.

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Where
Desert Ndt Carlsbad, New Mexico (NRC Region 4)
License number:	NM-IR-362-30
Organization:	New Mexico Rad Control Program
Reporting

Agreement State
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+21585.7 h899.404 days <br />128.486 weeks <br />29.568 months <br />)
Opened:	Carl Sullivan 14:42 Jun 29, 2017
NRC Officer:	Jeff Herrera
Last Updated:	Jun 29, 2017
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