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| Start date | Reporting criterion | Title | Event description | System | LER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENS 54100 | 3 June 2019 05:00:00 | Agreement State | Agreement State Report - Stuck Shutter on Process Gauge | The following information was received from the state of Louisiana via email: On 06/03/2019, BCS (Blue Cube Solutions) detected a malfunction of an internal shutter of a gauge installed on a process. The gauge shutter would not function as designed by the manufacturer due to a rotor tip on an internal shutter. BCS called a service contractor, BBP Sales, to evaluate the situation and determine the best course of action to correct the problem. The source and device with will remain installed on the process until the repairs are completed. This is not a radiation exposure hazard and does not pose a health and safety situation for the BCS employees or the general public. This event is being reported to the NRC OP CENTER as required by Regulatory Requirement 10 CFR Part 30.50 (b)(2) & LAC 33:XV 340.B. The Level Gauge is an OHMART, Model SHF-1, S/N M 6989, loaded with an approximately 120 mCi Cs-137 source, Model # A-2102. Louisiana Report ID No.: LA-190008 | ||
| ENS 53882 | 18 February 2019 06:00:00 | Agreement State | Agreement State Report - Level Density Gauge Shutter Malfunction | On 02/18/2019, BCS (Blue Cube Solutions) was performing their routine operational checks of their RAM LICENSED devices. During their routine maintenance checks, the shutter malfunction was discovered. The gauge shutter would not close. BCS called a service contractor, BBP Sales, to evaluate the situation and determine the best course of action to correct the problem. The sources and device with the shutter stuck open will remain installed on the process until the repairs are made. This is not a radiation exposure hazard and does not pose a health and safety situation for the BCS employees or the general public. The Level Gauge is a KAY RAY Model 7062B device/source holder, S/N KR23306B, loaded with an approximately 100 mCi Cs-137 source. LDEQ (Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality) was notified when BCS called the LDEQ Radiation Emergency Hot Line at 0800 CST. The notice was forwarded to the LDEQ/ERSD/Radiation Section. The notification was to get the preliminary information report and meet the 24 hour reporting requirement. Additional information will be provided when available. BCS will provide LDEQ a corrective action and a final report no later than 30 days of the corrective action. This event is being reported to the NRC OPERATIONS CENTER as required by Regulatory Requirements 10 CFR Part 30.50(b)(2) & LAC 33:XV 340.B. Louisiana report LA-190002. |