The following report was received from the
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services via email:
RMB [North Carolina Radioactive Materials Branch] received a report of a portable nuclear gauge that was run over at a job site. The gauge was cordoned off and is away from any pedestrian areas. At the time of this report, based on on-site photos provided by the licensee; the source rod is retracted and is undamaged and initial surveys show no leakage. Gauge outer housing appears damaged but intact. Intertek will be arriving to take possession of the gauge to transport for repair. Inspector has been dispatched to conduct an on-site investigation. Additional information will be provided to update, complete & close this report. Our [North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services] investigation is ongoing.
The gauge is a Troxler model number 3430.
NC Event Report ID. NO.: 190041