ML20216K060
| ML20216K060 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 08/24/1978 |
| From: | Higginbotham L, Meyer R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
| To: | |
| References | |
| PNO-78-150, NUDOCS 9804220080 | |
| Download: ML20216K060 (1) | |
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PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION
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August 24, 1978 I
PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION OF EVENT OR UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE--PNO-78-1SO This areliminary notification constitutes EARLY notice of an event of POSSI 3LE safety or public interest significance.
The information presented is as initially received without verification or evaluation and is basically all that is known by IE staff on this date.
Facility:
American Testers Louisiana State Licensee (Agreement State)
SUBJECT:
POSSIBLE OVEREXPOSURE OF A RADIOGRAPHER'S ASSISTANT ON OFF-SHORE WELL PLATFORM A possible overexposure of radiographer's assistant working on a well platform, approximately 60 miles off-shore in the Gulf of Mexico, was reported on August 24, 1978.
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August 22, 1978, during a source disconnect problem of a 92-curie, iridium-192 radiography source.
The extent of the exposure is unknown at this time.
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N currently being processed. The State of Louisiana is gathering preliminary information. The Region IV office of Inspection and Enforcement will conduct an investigation.
There has been no press coverage.
The Headquarters Office of Inspection and Enforcement (Washington, D.C.)
received notification of the event from State Agreements Programs, OSP, by telephone on August 24, 1978.
Contact:
RJMeyer, IE x28188 LBHi inbotham x28098 Distribution:
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