ENS 53709

v t e ENS Event
05:00 Oct 31, 2018
Title	Agreement State Report - Radiography Source Failed to Retract
Event Description	The following information was obtained from the State of Tennessee via email: On 10/31/18, while performing radiography work in Nashville, TN, a radiographer working for World Testing noticed that his survey meter still had elevated readings and that the source had not successfully returned back to the camera. He attempted again to return the source but was unsuccessful. The [Radiation Safety Officer] RSO was notified. After responding and investigating, the RSO was able to retract the source back into the camera. The device information includes the following: Manufacturer: USA Global Model #: A424-9 Serial #: 9269 Source Serial #: 65744G Isotope: Ir-192 (20.1 Ci) A follow-up report will be submitted within 30 days. Tennessee State Event Report ID No.: TN-18-197

ENS 53709 +/-
Where
World Testing Nashville, Tennessee (NRC Region 1)
License number:	R-95009
Organization:	Tennessee Div Of Rad Health
Reporting

Agreement State
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+29.43 h1.226 days <br />0.175 weeks <br />0.0403 months <br />)
Opened:	Andrew Holcomb 10:26 Nov 1, 2018
NRC Officer:	Phil Natividad
Last Updated:	Nov 1, 2018
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