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| Start date | Reporting criterion | Title | Event description | System | LER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENS 55759 | 28 February 2022 06:00:00 | Agreement State | Gauge Shutter Stuck Closed | The following information was provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) via email: March 1, 2022, the Agency was notified by the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) that the shutter on a Vega model SHLD-1 gauge was stuck in the closed position. The gauge contains a 100 millicurie (original activity) cesium - 137 source. The gauge was tested while it was on the side of a vessel and functioned normally. The gauge was removed from the vessel and during that process the shutter was damaged and will no longer open. The gauge has been placed in storage. The manufacturer was contacted, and repair parts have been ordered. The RSO stated no individual received any additional exposure due to the event. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300. Texas Incident #: I-9919 | ||
| ENS 52895 | 9 August 2017 05:00:00 | Agreement State | Agreement State Report - Shutter Failure Due to Water Intrusion | The following report was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services via email: On August 10, 2017, the licensee's radiation safety officer notified the Agency (Texas Department of State Health Services) that a fixed gauge (Ohmart Vega, SHLG-2, SN 8551CM, 3000 milliCuries, Cs-137) had a stuck shutter. A repair company was called and the technician completed repairs on the gauge within one day. Shutter failure was from water intrusion in the slide channel causing the shutter to rust and reduce movement. The gauge was cleaned and lubricated. A monthly maintenance procedure will be placed in effect to reduce or eliminate this issue. Texas Incident: I-9503 |