ENS 54393

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v t e ENS Event
06:00 Nov 5, 2019
Title	Texas Agreement State Report - Gauge Shutters Stuck Open
Event Description	The following information was received from the State of Texas via email and phone call: On November 18, 2019, the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) notified the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] that on November 5, 2019, during routine shutter checks on fixed nuclear gauges at their facility, it was discovered that shutters on three Ohmart model SHD-30 gauges and one Ohmart model SHD-45 gauge were stuck in the open position. These gauges normally operate with the shutters in the open position. There is no increased risk of exposure to any individual. The RSO stated the shutter checks were performed on November 5, 2019, but an email was not sent to the RSO until November 8, 2019. The RSO did not see the email until today, November 18, 2019. After seeing the email, the RSO immediately contacted a service company who responded and was onsite during the RSO's call to the Agency. Gauge and source information: Ohmart Model SHD-30 - 120 mCi Cs-137 - SN: M5149 Ohmart Model SHD-30 - 120 mCi Cs-137 - SN: M5150 Ohmart Model SHD-30 - 120 mCi Cs-137 - SN: M6017 Ohmart Model SHD-45 - 375 mCi Cs-137 - SN: M5189 The RSO also reported that two other gauges, one SHD-30 and one SHD-45, have broken handles that need repair. The shutters on these two gauges can still be operated. An investigation into this event is ongoing. More information will be provided as it is obtained in accordance with SA-300. Texas Incident No: 9725

ENS 54393 +/-
Where
Equistar Chemical Lp Pasadena, Texas (NRC Region 4)
License number:	L01854
Organization:	Texas Dept Of State Health Services
Reporting

Agreement State
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+322.63 h13.443 days <br />1.92 weeks <br />0.442 months <br />)
Opened:	Karen Blanchard 16:38 Nov 18, 2019
NRC Officer:	Thomas Kendzia
Last Updated:	Nov 18, 2019
54393 - NRC Website
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Equistar Chemical Lp with Agreement State
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