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ENS 4648010 December 2010 06:00:0010 CFR 21.21, Notification of failure to comply or existence of a defect and its evaluationStructural Steel Beam FaultsThe following information was received by facsimile: Several W16 x 67 (structural steel) beams have been discovered with a longitudinal crack in the web of the beam. The crack appears to run intermittently down the entire length of the beam. Each of the beams were found to be from the same heat (22536130). Procurement was notified and indicated that (Hirschfeld) purchased 15- 50 feet beams with this heat number. The location of all pieces of this heat were located. It was determined that some were in (the Hirschfeld) shop, some were at the fireproofer and three pieces had been delivered to the site (Eunice, NM) but were not erected. Arrangements have been (made) to have all pieces returned to (the Hirschfeld) facility. Customer, Baker Concrete Construction (National Enrichment Facility, Eunice, NM) has been notified as has the supplier of the steel, Gerdau Ameristeel, Midlothian, TX.