ENS 56767

v t e ENS Event
13:30 Sep 29, 2023
Title	Damaged Moisture Density Gauge
Event Description	The following report summary was received by email from Virginia Radioactive Materials Program (VRMP): On September 29, 2023, at approximately 0930 EDT, a Troxler moisture density gauge (model number: 3430, serial number: 32732, 8 mCi Cs-137, 40 mCi Am-241:Be) was struck by a bulldozer while the rod was extended out into the soil for measurements. The area was secured. The gauge was left in place so that the source would remain shielded by the soil and the radiation safety officer (RSO) was notified. The impact cracked the plastic housing and significantly bent the source rod handle above the gauge. The RSO verified that the source rod below the gauge was still intact. They were unable to get the source to retract. With the source inserted back into the soil, survey readings were obtained by the licensee as follows: 1 mR/hr on top of the gauge on contact; @ 5 ft away to the side 0.1 mR/hr. According to the RSO, no public exposure occurred. The licensee has fitted a lead pig [lead shielded container] around the source for transport to a licensed nuclear gauge service company. Virginia Event Report ID Number: VA230002

ENS 56767 +/-
Where
Ecs Mid-Atlantic, Llc Salem, Virginia (NRC Region 1)
License number:	770-314-5
Organization:	Virginia Rad Materials Program
Reporting

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Time - Person (Reporting Time:+5.22 h0.218 days <br />0.0311 weeks <br />0.00715 months <br />)
Opened:	Sheila Nelson 18:43 Sep 29, 2023
NRC Officer:	Sam Colvard
Last Updated:	Oct 2, 2023
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