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| Start date | Reporting criterion | Title | Event description | System | LER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENS 48390 | 9 October 2012 16:00:00 | 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2) | Shutter Stuck Open on Fixed Vega Americas, Inc. Nuclear Gauge | The licensee hired VEGA Americas (formerly Ohmart/VEGA) to remove a fixed industrial gauge from their Green America Recycling facility. During removal, it was determined that the shutter was stuck in its normal operating open position. The vendor placed a temporary shutter over the source and will be shipping the gauge back to their facility for disposal. There were no personnel overexposures reported as a result of this incident. The gauge was a VEGA Americas model SHF2-0, S/N M-6997, containing 120 mCi of Cs-137. | ||
| ENS 46465 | 8 December 2010 19:00:00 | 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2) | Stuck Shutter on Berthold Model P2608-100 Due to Cement Dust Buildup | While performing semi-annual shutter checks on a Berthold Waybelt Scale Process Gauge Model P2608-100 containing 5 milliCuries of Cobalt 60, a technician found the shutter partially open and was not able to fully close the shutter due to cement dust buildup on the shutter mechanism. The gauge is located in a secure guarded location not readily accessible to personnel, and does not present a hazard to personnel. The company will shut down the process line on 12/21/10 and perform repairs to the process gauge at that time. |