ENS 57381

v t e ENS Event
22:33 Oct 14, 2024
Title	Stuck Open Gauge Shutter
Event Description	The following report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Department) via phone and email: On October 14, 2024, the Department was notified by the licensee that while preparing to lock shut the Ronan model SA1 nuclear gauge, the shutter would not close. The gauge contains a 10 millicurie cesium-137 source. The licensee reported 'open' is the normal position for the shutter. The licensee reported access to the tank, where the gauge is used to monitor, has been posted no entry. The licensee reported a service contractor has been contacted to assist in getting the gauge repaired. The licensee stated no additional exposure is expected to its employees or members of the general public due to this event. Additional information will be provided in accordance with SA-300. Texas Incident Number: 10136 NMED Number: TX240036

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Where
The Dow Chemical Company Lake Jackson, Texas (NRC Region 4)
License number:	L 00451
Organization:	Texas Dept Of State Health Services
Reporting

Agreement State
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-5 h-0.208 days <br />-0.0298 weeks <br />-0.00685 months <br />)
Opened:	Art Tucker 17:33 Oct 14, 2024
NRC Officer:	Tenisha Meadows
Last Updated:	Oct 14, 2024
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