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| Start date | Reporting criterion | Title | Event description | System | LER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENS 57111 | 1 May 2024 05:00:00 | Agreement State | Stuck Source | The following was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Department) via email: On May 7, 2024, the Department was notified by the licensee that on May 1, 2024, one of its radiography crews was unable to fully retract a 82.92 curie iridium-192 source into a QSA 880D exposure device. The radiographers had cranked the source out to test a weld, but when they tried to retract the source back to the fully shielded position they could not. The radiographers immediately notified the licensees site radiation safety officer (SRSO), set up new barriers, and warned other individuals in the area. After a licensee manager arrived at the location, it was determined that a bend in the guide tube was too sharp to allow the source to be retracted. Using a set of 6.5 foot tongs, the SRSO repositioned the guide tube, and a radiographer was able to return the source to the fully shielded position. No individual received an exposure that exceeded 100 millirem. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300. Texas Incident Number: 10104 Texas NMED Number: TX240014 | ||
| ENS 53333 | 13 April 2018 05:00:00 | Agreement State | Texas Agreement State Report - Attempted Break-In at a Facility Housing Radiography Equipment | The following information was obtained from the state of Texas via email: On April 13, 2018, the Agency (Texas Department of State Health Services) received notification from a radiation safety officer (RSO) for a radiography company. The RSO stated that they experienced an attempted theft at one of their locations. The workday ended at 6:00 p.m. (CDT) yesterday and began at 6:00 a.m. today. At some point during the night hours, the lock on the complex gate was forced to the point of breakage. The complex is surrounded by a six foot fence and contains radiography vehicles, an office, and a radiography storage vault. The attempt to enter the complex was not successful. The company found the bent/broken lock and noted no items disturbed or stolen. The company informed the local law enforcement servicing the area. The company also increased its video surveillance by adding more cameras and signs communicating the area was under surveillance to deter any future attempts of criminal activity. Texas Incident #9560 | ||
| ENS 52493 | 16 January 2017 06:00:00 | Agreement State | Agreement State Report - Radiography Device Damaged | The following information was received via E-mail: On January 17, 2017, the Agency (Texas Department of State Health Services) was notified by the licensee that on January 16, 2017 at 0200 CST a source retrieval had been completed. The source was Ir-192, 94 curies, serial number YA0408, used in a Spec 150 radiography device. The licensee reported that piping being imaged fell from the holding stand onto the guide tube crushing it and causing the source to become stuck and non-retractable. The radiographers called the radiation safety officer (RSO) who after several unsuccessful attempts to open the guide tube had to cut the source from the cable and placed it into the device with long reach tongs. No member of the public was exposed and the RSO maintained his exposure to not exceed regulatory limits. The licensee stated the device was taken out of service and will supply a detailed report of the incident. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA300. Texas Incident #: I-9457 | ||
| ENS 46884 | 24 May 2011 05:00:00 | Agreement State | Agreement State Report - Stuck Radiography Camera Source | The following information was received via email: Event Location: Flint Hills Resources LP, 2825 Suntide Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403. On May 24, 2011, the agency (State of Texas) was notified by a licensee that they were unable to retract a 27.7 Curie iridium (Ir) - 192 radiography source into a QSA Delta 880 camera at a field site. The licensee stated that when setting up for a shot, the radiographer ran the crank cables for the camera over a hot pipe. The licensee stated that while conducting a shot, the plastic on the crank cable shield melted. The licensee believes that this may have prevented the radiographer from retracting the source to the fully shielded position. The licensee's source recovery team went to the location and was able to return the source to the fully shielded position. The camera was taken to the licensee's facility for inspection. No one involved in the source recover exceeded any regulatory limits. The investigation into this event is on going. Additional information will be provided as it is received. Texas Incident number: I - 8856 |