ENS Event | |
|---|---|
22:49 Jan 18, 2023 | |
| Title | Damaged Troxler Gauge |
| Event Description | The following is a summary of information provided by the Oregon Health Authority, Radiation Protection Services via email and phone:
The licensee reported a damaged Troxler 3430 portable moisture density gauge. The gauge's cover was found to be cracked in multiple places, including the electronic pad. The source is in the shielded position and readings around the gauge indicate that the shielding is intact. It is unclear how the gauge became damaged but was found near a vibrating plate compactor. The gauge will be shipped to the manufacturer for repair once a leak test has been performed. Dose readings at 3 feet from source: 0.12-0.16 mR/hr Gauge source: 8 mCi Cs-137, 40 mCi Am-241:Be Oregon Emergency Response System Incident Number: 2023-0140 |
| Where | |
|---|---|
| The Wallace Group Bend, Oregon (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | 91125 |
| Organization: | Or Dept Of Health Rad Protection |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-4.6 h-0.192 days <br />-0.0274 weeks <br />-0.0063 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Hillary Haskins 18:13 Jan 18, 2023 |
| NRC Officer: | Lloyd Desotell |
| Last Updated: | Jan 18, 2023 |
| 56315 - NRC Website | |
The Wallace Group with Agreement State | |
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