ENS 56382
ENS Event | |
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06:00 Feb 23, 2023 | |
| Title | Potentially Damaged Gauge |
| Event Description | The following information was provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) via email:
At 1730 CST on 2/23/2023, the IEMA was contacted by the radiation safety officer (RSO) for Rubino Engineering to advise of a portable moisture/density gauge involved in an accident at a temporary jobsite. Reportedly, a Troxler 3400 series gauge was in use at a construction site in Maple Park, IL when it rolled down an embankment and was struck by a skid steer. The licensee's technician remained on scene and assessed minor damage to the case. The source rod was not extended at the time of the accident. Both sources were reported as intact and the area secured until the RSO could arrive within an hour with a survey meter. No exposure concerns were reported or anticipated. The RSO arrived on site approximately an hour later to assess, survey, package, and return the device to safe storage. The IEMA advised that they were available to respond if contamination was suspected or if there were complications in retrieving and returning the sources to storage. At approximately 1900, the RSO advised IEMA that the device had been returned to storage. Surveys of the device and source holders were consistent with an undamaged device. On 2/24/2023, IEMA inspectors initiated a reactionary inspection to verify the presence of both sources, assess for removeable contamination, advise on proper return of the unit to the manufacturer, determine root cause of the incident and evaluate compliance with IEMA regulations. Updates from that inspection, as well as specifics on the device serial number and sources will be provided once available. Illinois Item Number: IL230005 On 2/24/23, IEMA inspectors performed a reactionary inspection and verified the presence of both sources. An assessment for removeable contamination was performed with negative results. Inspectors advised on the proper return of the unit to the manufacturer and verified the package TI [Transport Index]. No items of non-compliance were identified as the licensee met license and regulatory requirements. The root cause was determined as ill-advised placement of the gauge on filter fabric (near the edge of a hill) which got pulled by a skid steer while backing at the bottom of the hill causing the gauge to tumble down the hill in the path of the backing skid steer. The licensee advised that corrective actions included advising gauge users regarding placement of gauges near any edge while at a field site and discussion on modification of field use procedures to place the gauge back in the transport container during lapses between testing. This matter may be considered closed pending satisfactory sealed source leak test results from the manufacturer upon return of the gauge to Troxler and the licensee's required written report per 340.1230(b). Notified R3DO (ORTH), and NMSS Events Notification (E-mail). |
| Where | |
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| Rubino Engineering, Inc. Elgin, Illinois (NRC Region 3) | |
| License number: | IL-02396-01 |
| Organization: | Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+27.6 h1.15 days <br />0.164 weeks <br />0.0378 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Gary Forsee 09:36 Feb 24, 2023 |
| NRC Officer: | Ernest West |
| Last Updated: | Apr 18, 2023 |
| 56382 - NRC Website | |
Rubino Engineering, Inc. with Agreement State | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 563822023-02-23T06:00:00023 February 2023 06:00:00
[Table view]Agreement State Potentially Damaged Gauge 2023-02-23T06:00:00 | |