ENS Event | |
|---|---|
06:00 Dec 8, 2020 | |
| Title | Shutter Malfunction |
| Event Description | The following information was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email:
On December 8, 2020, the Agency received an e-mail from the licensee stating that during routine testing the shutters on two nuclear gauges were found stuck in the open position. The gauges are Vega model SH-F1 both containing 20 milliCuries (original activity) cesium-137 sources. The licensee reported there is no risk of radiation exposure to members of the general public or workers at the facility due to the failures. The licensee stated they were working on a plan to repair the gauges and would provide that information once the plan is completed. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300. Texas Incident No: I-9815 |
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Valero Refining Texas Lp Texas City, Texas (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | L-02578 |
| Organization: | Texas Dept Of State Health Services |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+27.35 h1.14 days <br />0.163 weeks <br />0.0375 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Art Tucker 09:21 Dec 9, 2020 |
| NRC Officer: | Solomon Sahle |
| Last Updated: | Dec 9, 2020 |
| 55025 - NRC Website | |
Valero Refining Texas Lp with Agreement State | |
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