ENS Event | |
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07:00 Aug 17, 2020 | |
| Title | Leaking Check Source |
| Event Description | The following was received from the State of Washington via email:
Framatome notified the State of Washington of a leaking 5 microCi Cs-137 check source that was identified on 8/17/2020. A set of stack samples showed evidence of Cs-137 contamination, leading the Radiation Safety Officer for the licensee to contact the Radiological Safety Supervisor to investigate into the possibility of a leaking Cs-137 check source. A visibly damaged source was identified and a leak test of the source revealed 0.02 microCi of removable material. The source storage area was surveyed to determine if there was any additional contamination, but none above the licensee's limits for action was identified. The source was contained and placed in storage to be held for disposal. Washington Incident No.: WA-20-017
The following information was received from the State of Washington via email: The leak test was performed in accordance with approved procedures using an instrument that was appropriate and in calibration. The source was part of a source jig used for routine instrument checks around the site. According to the Radiation Safety Officer, the source was likely damaged from impact against a hard surface during routine use. Notified R4DO (Kellar) and NMSS Events Notification (email).
The following information was received from the State of Washington via email: The source has been removed from service to be sent for disposal with the next waste shipment. Source manufacturer - The Nucleus. Serial number - SB-D14. Activity - 5 microCi. Notified R4DO (Josey) and NMSS Events Notification (email). |
| Where | |
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| Framatome Richland, Washington (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | I062 |
| Organization: | Wa Office Of Radiation Protection |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+161 h6.708 days <br />0.958 weeks <br />0.221 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Andrew Halloran 00:00 Aug 24, 2020 |
| NRC Officer: | Thomas Kendzia |
| Last Updated: | Mar 9, 2021 |
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