ENS Event | |
|---|---|
15:06 Oct 16, 2020 | |
| Title | Gauge Damaged on Construction Site |
| Event Description | The following was received from the state of Nevada via email:
A front-end loader ran over and crushed a Humboldt 5001EZ, S/N 3246, Portable Nuclear Gauge while the Authorized User was performing the standard count. The source was still in the shielded position during the incident, but the source rod was broken off and the gauge can no longer be used. No injuries or exposures occurred, but the device was damaged beyond repair and will be returned to the manufacturer for disposal. State Event Report ID: NV-20-0010
Leak Test results confirm that the Humboldt Portable Nuclear Gauge SN 3246 (11 mCi Cs-137/ 44 mCi Am-241) is not leaking. The licensee will be shipping this device to the manufacturer on Monday, October 26th for disposal. Notified R4DO (Pick) and NMSS Events notification (email). |
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Aztech Materials And Testing, Llc Las Vegas, Nevada (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | 00-11-0482-01 |
| Organization: | Nv Div Of Rad Health |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+74.3 h3.096 days <br />0.442 weeks <br />0.102 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Haley Brown 17:24 Oct 19, 2020 |
| NRC Officer: | Thomas Herrity |
| Last Updated: | Oct 23, 2020 |
| 54955 - NRC Website | |
Aztech Materials And Testing, Llc with Agreement State | |
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