ML20210H661
| ML20210H661 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 07/29/1999 |
| From: | Wright G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Lueken G AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
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| REF-QA-99990003-990729 NUDOCS 9908040067 | |
| Download: ML20210H661 (1) | |
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July 29, 1999 Georg sken President - '
Mullinix Packages, Inc.
3511 Engle Road . _ .
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
SUBJECT:
REPORT OF LOST POLONIUM-210 SOURCE
Dear Mr. Lueken:
Thank you for your letter dated May 12,1999, notifying NRC Region lli office of the loss of a polonium-210 source used in a static elimination device. The device, Model P-2021 (Serial No.102296) was manufactured by NRD, Inc., and contained a nominal 10 millicuries (370 MBq)
I of polonium-210 as of May 1998. You indicated that on or about May 1999, the source was discovered missing. We understand that because your interviews with employees and search efforts to recover the missing source proved unsuccessful you concluded that the device was )
inadvertently discarded of as ordinary waste. We have reviewed your letter and have no questions at this time. ,
in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this matter.
Sincerely, .
/s/ G.C. Wight Geoffrey C. Wight, Chief Materials Inspection Branch Docket No. 9999003 General Licensee: 10 CFR 31 -
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