ENS Event | |
|---|---|
06:00 Nov 26, 2024 | |
| Title | Radiography Camera Malfunction |
| Event Description | The following report was received by the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Department):
On 11/26/24, the Department was notified by the licensee of a malfunction that occurred with one of its cameras during an industrial radiography procedure. The licensee stated that a technician, while operating a SPEC 150 camera containing a 56 curie source of Ir-192, heard grinding noises during the crank-out process. The technician then retracted the source and conducted a source survey to confirm that it had returned to the shielded position. Upon inspection, the technician observed that the source was still extended at the end of the guide tube. The technician contacted the radiation safety officer (RSO), who responded to the scene, conducted an inspection, and was unable to determine if the source had become disconnected. The RSO subsequently covered the source with lead shielding and contacted the manufacturer who advised the licensee to transport the camera and source to the manufacturer for further examination and repair. The licensee stated no members of the public were exposed to radiation because of the incident. Additional information will be provided in accordance with SA-300. Texas Incident Number: 10147 Texas NMED Number: 240046 |
| Where | |
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| Houston Ndt Services Llc Brookshire, Texas (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | 06920 |
| Organization: | Texas Dept Of State Health Services |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+11.93 h0.497 days <br />0.071 weeks <br />0.0163 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Sindiso Ncube 17:56 Nov 26, 2024 |
| NRC Officer: | Brian P. Smith |
| Last Updated: | Nov 26, 2024 |
| 57446 - NRC Website | |
Houston Ndt Services Llc with Agreement State | |
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