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ENS 572991 September 2024 05:00:00Agreement StateAgreement State - Stuck Open Gauge ShutterThe following information was provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Department) via email: On September 2, 2024, the Department was notified by NexTier Completion Solutions Inc (the Licensee) that the handle on a Berthold model LB 8010 density gauge had broken off the gauge while at a well site. The gauge shutter was in the open position when the failure occurred and could not be closed. The gauge contains a 20 millicurie cesium-137 source. The gauge was removed from the truck, wrapped in lead blankets, placed in an overpack, and transported to the Licensee's storage area. The Licensee reported there were no overexposures due to this event. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300. Texas incident number: I-10125