ENS Event | |
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06:00 Mar 5, 2025 | |
| Title | Stuck Open Gauge Shutter |
| Event Description | The following information was provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Department) via phone and email:
On March 5, 2025, the Department was notified by Honeywell International Inc (the licensee) that prior to performing maintenance on a vessel, it was found that the shutter on an Ohmart model SH-F2 gauge was stuck in the open position. Open is the normal position for the gauge. The gauge contains a 375 millicurie (original activity) cesium-137 source. The licensee reported that a service provider has been contacted, and the gauge should be repaired by March 7, 2025. The licensee reported the area around the vessel the gauge is mounted to has been isolated and posted 'No Entry'. The licensee reported that there is no risk of additional radiation exposure to members of the general public or radiation workers, due to this on/off mechanism failure. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300. Texas incident number: 10178 NMED number: TX250015 |
| Where | |
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| Honeywell International Inc Orange, Texas (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | G 02243 |
| Organization: | Texas Dept Of State Health Services |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+11.52 h0.48 days <br />0.0686 weeks <br />0.0158 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Art Tucker 17:31 Mar 5, 2025 |
| NRC Officer: | Robert A. Thompson |
| Last Updated: | Mar 5, 2025 |
| 57593 - NRC Website | |
Honeywell International Inc with Agreement State | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 575932025-03-05T06:00:0005 March 2025 06:00:00
[Table view]Agreement State Stuck Open Gauge Shutter 2025-03-05T06:00:00 | |