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| Start date | Reporting criterion | Title | Event description | System | LER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENS 50171 | 3 June 2014 11:00:00 | Agreement State | Agreement State Report- Damaged Gauge | The following information was received by the State of Texas by email: On June 3, 2014, the Agency (Texas Department of State Health Services) received notice that the licensee had a damaged Berthold LB300ML gauge (S/N 10004). The gauge had been hit with molten steel and damage had been done to attachment points ('ears') for a locking mechanism and carrying handle. No damage to the 2.5 milliCurie cobalt-60 source (S/N 1374-07-11) or the gauge shutter occurred. The gauge is scheduled for repair on June 5, 2014. Additional information will be supplied as it is received in accordance with SA-300. Texas Incident: I-9198
On June 23, 2014, the Agency (Texas Department of State Health Services) received a written report from the licensee stating the gauge shutter was not damaged during this event. The licensee stated they were able to close the shutter at the time of the event. The gauge was placed in a locked storage box. The manufacturer has completed repairs to the gauge and the gauge has been returned to service. The licensee stated no additional exposure was received by their employees or members of the general public. "Additional information will be provided in accordance with SA-300. Notified R4DO (Allen) and FSME Events Resource email. |