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| Start date | Reporting criterion | Title | Event description | System | LER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENS 53525 | 25 July 2018 05:00:00 | Agreement State | Texas Agreement State Report - Damaged Gauge | The following information was obtained from the state of Texas via email: On July 26, 2018, the licensee notified the Agency (Texas Department of State Health Services) that on July 25, 2018, while using a crane to perform routine loading of a pipe on which was mounted a Berthold Model LB8010 density gauge, containing a 20 millicurie cesium-137 source, the pipe/gauge fell. The shutter handle was bent and the shutter, which was in the closed position, was not operable due to the damage. The licensee performed surveys to ensure the shutter was in the fully closed position. The licensee is making arrangements for the disposal of the device. There is no risk of exposure to any individual as a result of this event. More information will be provided as it is obtained in accordance with SA-300. Texas Incident #9601 | ||
| ENS 51311 | 11 August 2015 05:00:00 | Agreement State | Agreement State Report - Damaged Portable Inline Density Gauge | The following report was received via e-mail: On August 11, 2015, the licensee notified the Agency (Texas Department of State Health Services) that during a routine inspection of one of its Berthold model 8010 portable inline density gauges (SN: 10182), that contained a 20 millicurie Cesium-137 source, it found that the shutter handle was bent and the shutter could not be fully operated. The shutter was in the closed position. The gauge was secured at the licensee's facility. The licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) is investigating the cause of the damage. The RSO has contacted the gauge manufacturer and arrangements are being made for repairs. There have been no exposures to any individual as a result of this event. Further information will be provided as it is obtained in accordance with SA-300. Texas Incident #I-9333 | ||
| ENS 49863 | 24 February 2014 06:00:00 | Agreement State | Agreement State Report - Operating Arm for Nuclear Gauge Broken | The following was received from the State of Texas via email: On February 28, 2014, the Agency (State of Texas) received a reciprocity request from a company from the State of Tennessee to perform emergency repairs on a Berthold model LB 8010 nuclear gauge containing a 20 milliCurie cesium-137 source at a generally licensed facility in Texas. The Agency (State of Texas) contacted the Texas licensee and asked if there had been a shutter problem with the gauge. The licensee stated on February 24, 2014, while they were moving the gauge from one location to another, one of their employees noted the operating arm on the shutter appeared bent. The employee attempted to straighten the operating arm and it broke off the gauge. The gauge was placed in the licensee's storage location. The licensee contacted the manufacturer who repaired the gauge shutter on February 25, 2014. The licensee stated no personnel received any significant exposure from the event. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300. Texas Incident #: I-9159 |