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| Entered date | Event description | |
|---|---|---|
| ENS 57108 | 6 May 2024 12:49:00 | The following information was provided by the Arkansas Department of Health, Radiation Control Section (ADH) via email: On 4/25/2024, (the licensee) notified ADH by phone that, during semi-annual routine inspection, five Berthold process nuclear gauges were either stuck/seized or difficult to operate. All affected gauges were stuck in the open/operate position. A representative from Berthold reported to the site on 4/30/2024 and successfully cleaned/lubricated all shutter/operating mechanisms restoring normal operation to the affected gauges. The following gauges were affected: Berthold Model LB 7440-D-CR: SN 37624-12090: Cs-137 50 mci: (Unknown License) Berthold Model LB 330: SN 2868-11-89: Cs-137 24 mci: (Unknown License) Berthold Model LB 300L: SN 6001: Co-60 4.1, 0.7, 0.2 mci: (General License) Berthold Model LB 300: SN 7687: Co-60 1.8, 0.5, 0.2 mci: (Specific License) Berthold Model LB 300L: SN 17729-1396-10023: Cs-137 24 mci: (General License) Licensee corrective actions included flagging the gauges locally, involving management, notifying their safety department, and suspending any activity that would require access to the gauges until they were repaired. The licensee is evaluating disposal of the gauges and possible replacement. The licensee confirmed at 1020 CDT on 5/06/2024, that one LB 300 gauge shown above is a specific license gauge. The investigation is ongoing, and reporting will proceed in accordance with SA-300. Arkansas Event Number: AR-2024-003 |
| ENS 44996 | 17 April 2009 18:07:00 | A non-licensed employee supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. |