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| ENS 44777 | 14 January 2009 23:00:00 | Via relay by the N.C. Division of Emergency Management Operations Center, N.C. Radiation Protection Section was notified on 14 Jan 2009 by the Corporate RSO for MISTRAS Holding Group, doing business as Conam Inspection and Engineering Services, Inc/ Quality Services Laboratories, Inc. of a possible extremity over exposure. The possible over exposure occurred during a routine radiography source transfer between a QSA 660 camera containing 22 Curies of Iridium 192 (the old source) and an Ir-50 source exchanger containing 100 Curies of Iridium 192 (the new source). Difficulties in completing the exchange resulted in manual attempts to complete the transfer. The licensee is reporting at the end of the event all radioactive material was confirmed as being appropriately stored and secured. Dosimetry for the licensee staff involved in the event were overnighted to the dosimetry vendor for evaluation, results are pending. Details of the event and status confirmation are to be determined during an onsite investigation by the N.C. Radiation Protection Section on 15 Jan 2009. NC event report #: NC-09-04 |
| ENS 44650 | 10 November 2008 10:51:00 | A XRF Device is a portable device used for lead paint analysis / testing. "This device contains approx. 15 millicuries of Co-57. The device was stolen from the cab of a pick up truck (in Hyde County) between Thursday night (11/06/08) and Friday night (11/07/08). The theft has been reported to the Hyde County Sherriff's Department. Notification has also been provided to the device manufacturer. While this device represents licensed radioactive material designated to require specific storage and use criteria, the NC Radiation Protection section does not believe the device represents an opportunity for malicious actions. The NC Radiation Protection Section will be working with the licensee (and LLEA as needed) to attempt recovery of the device. NC Incident No. 08-50 THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. |
| ENS 42930 | 24 October 2006 15:23:00 | N.C. Radiation Protection Section was notified on 24 Oct. 2006 by the RSO for Flowserve US Inc. of a booth radiography source disconnect. The sealed source involved is reported as approximately 4.3 Curies of Ir-192. Discovery of the disconnect and subsequent actions were made in accordance with licensee policy and procedures. The licensee is controlling access to the booth, allowing for a safe and well considered response. The licensee is in contact with the vender of the camera and associated equipment in an effort to determine the best course of action (i.e. source recovery). The NC Radiation Protection Section is working in conjunction with the licensee and vender and will continue to update NRC as appropriate. The Flowserve Inc. RSO has reported that by following directions from vendor, the source was successfully retrieved and is in the safe, shielded and secure position. He further reports he is immediately replacing all similar equipment and returning the old equipment (including the specific malfunctioning equipment associated with this incident) to the vendor. Both Flowserve and the equipment vendor are planning after action reports to determine root cause if possible. North Carolina Ref. NC-06-33. |
| ENS 42694 | 8 July 2006 22:00:00 | The following information was received via fax: Licensee: APAC Atlantic, Inc, Asheville Division / Hickory Branch Event Date &Time: 08 July 2006 between 02:00 and 05:00 am Report Date & Time: 08 July 2006, 15:00 Event Location: Hickory, NC Event Type: Stolen Portable Nuclear Gauge Notifications: The following organizations have been notified, the FBI, the N.C Highway Patrol, Iredale County Sheriff, N.C. Division of Emergency Management. Event Description: N.C. Radiation Protection Section was notified on 08 July 2006 by the designee RSO for APAC Atlantic, Inc Asheville Division / Hickory Branch of the theft of a Troxler Electronics Model 4640 B portable moisture density gauge (Serial No. 765). The gauge contained one sealed source: Cesium-137, 9 millicuries. The device was stored in a locked steel transport box attached to the bed of a White 2006 Dodge Dakota, license plate no. VV2525, with 'APAC' signage on the doors. In addition to being locked in the steel over-pack, the gauge is locked in the required transportation container and the operating mechanism is locked. However, keys to all three locks are in the truck. The truck was stolen in the early morning hours from the licensee's gated and locked facility. The Radiation Protection Section is working with the licensee and local law enforcement to recover the gauge. Media Attention: N.C. Radiation Protection has not received any media attention as of this report. A potential news release is pending. NC Incident No. 06-20.
In the evening of 07/09/06 the abandoned gauge was found undamaged and in its case in a parking lot in Hickory NC. The source rod was still locked in the stowed position. Notified R1DO (P. Henderson), NMSS EO (Brach) and emailed to ILTAB. THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. |
| ENS 42604 | 24 May 2006 21:00:00 | The NC Radiation Protection Section was notified of an event involving the discovery of an item labeled 'US Radium Corp.' in the Onslow Beach area (jurisdiction unknown at this time). This item is described as approximately 2 inches in diameter, � inch thick and silver in color. Preliminary radiation surveys are reported as 7 mR/hr with a background of 1.5 mR/hr. These surveys were reported by Camp Lejeune firefighters. Reported by the Base firefighters, three people associated with the discovery of the item were taken to the Base hospital as a precaution after being 'decontaminated.' The Base RSO is responding and will be in contact with the NC Radiation Protection Section which has offered full assistance. |
| ENS 42539 | 1 May 2006 13:27:00 | N.C. Radiation Protection Section was notified on 01 May 2006 by the RSO for Carolina Environmental, Inc. of the theft of a Niton Model XLP 303-A portable Spectrum Analyzer (Serial No. 7225). The gauge contained one sealed source: (1) Cd-109, 40 millicuries, source. The device was stolen from vehicle between 04-26-06 and 04-29-06 (exact date and time unknown). The device was stored in a grey plastic pelican style medium sized suitcase Exterior labeling and security on the case is unknown at this time. The vehicle had been in the Boston, (Massachusetts) area during this time frame. The NC Radiation Protection Section is investigating compliance issues related to the NC licensee. N.C. Radiation Protection Section is notifying the regional FBI, the N.C Highway Patrol, the State Bureau of Investigation, Nuclear Regulatory Operations Center, Massachusetts Radiation Control Program, local Massachusetts law enforcement are being informed by the victim of theft. * * * UPDATE FROM L. COX TO P. SNYDER AT 1315 ON 5/2/06 * * * The spectrum analyzer reported as stolen yesterday in Boston, Massachusetts as part of a reciprocity agreement was reported found today. The licensee said that the source was removed from the vehicle by a family member and stored without the custodian's knowledge. The licensee identified this on 5/2/06 and will contact local law enforcement and the state of Massachusetts about the recovery of the anayzer as well. The state of North Carolina will continue to follow this event and report additional information as it becomes available. Notified R1DO (R. Bellamy) and NMSS (G. Morell). THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. |
| ENS 40839 | 24 June 2004 15:47:00 | The following was sent via facsimile from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: At approximately 1:00 PM on June 24, 2004 the NC Radiation Protection Section received notification of an ongoing radiological event in Henderson County NC. A tractor trailer truck carrying Uranium Nitrate Hexahydrate Solution was identified as leaking material at a reported 10-20 drops per hour. The leak was discovered at a DMV weigh station and appropriate action has been taken including response by local Haz Mat Teams. Radiological readings at the site have been reported as a maximum of 0.3 mr/hr and the background was reported to be 0.03 mr/hr. The spill is considered isolated and contained and the highway remains open. No contamination of individuals is suspected. The ongoing event is being investigated by multiple organizations including State Law Enforcement, NC Radiation Protection Section, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, local Haz-Mat teams and others. The responsible party -the shipper- has dispatched a response team from Knoxville, TN and is expected to be on site by approximately 3:00 PM on June 24 to begin corrective action and recovery procedures. NC Incident No. 04-22. |