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ENS 5261215 March 2017 16:22:00The following information was obtained from the state of Colorado via email: The general license section of the Radioactive Materials Program (at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)) sent out annual notifications requesting response regarding a Cobalt 57, 0.165 mCi, FA4C Analyzer Source serial #C9285 distributed under Edax Portable Products Division back in July 22, 1996. After 10 years of sending a report requesting information to the (business) address with no response, our (CDPHE) general license section is closing out this record." Colorado Event Report ID No.: CO17-0007 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 5255315 February 2017 19:08:00The following information was received via e-mail from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: The general license section of the Radioactive Materials Program sent out annual notifications requesting response regarding tritium exit signs reported in use at locations given by the manufacturer. Upon an audit of the annual mailing for non-responders, Envision Inc. was contacted. After a complete inspection of the base store they are reporting the store was remodeled approximately 8 years ago; at that time the 4 tritium exit signs were removed. It is unknown if the exit signs were lost, destroyed or placed into the dumpster with the debris from the demolition. No further information is available due to time of reporting loss and lack of response by Envision Inc. Number of Tritium exit signs were 4, Model #2040. Since Isolite Corporation did not report serial numbers on quarterly reports in 2001, no serial numbers are available. Each tritium exit sign contained 7500 mCi (milliCuries) of H-3, they were shipped from Isolite on 9/28/2001. CO Event Report ID No.: CO17-0005 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 525388 February 2017 12:21:00

The following information was received via e-mail: Detail: The general license section of the Radioactive Materials Program sent out the annual notification requesting response regarding tritium exit signs reported in use at the location given by the manufacturer. Upon an audit of the annual mailing for non-responders, Colorado Dept of Corrections - Sterling Correctional was contacted. The contact at Sterling Correctional explained they conducted an inspection of the property and were not able to find any of the exit signs ordered from SRB Technologies still in use. It is unknown what occurred with the Tritium exit signs since 16 years have passed. The contact was not able to confirm if the tritium exit signs were ever installed in the building. SRB Technologies was contacted to obtain information from a purchase order number provided on the manufacturer report. No response has been received. The information on the manufactures report shows the ship to address as Holcomb & Hoke MFG CO. Inc. In trying to contact them it was discovered the business had closed several years ago. When the tritium signs were shipped to them the company was manufacturing movable walls/panels for large spaces. Note: companies who make movable walls will install tritium exit signs in the wall prior to shipping to end user. The lost tritium exit signs are model # BX-10-WH, Serial Numbers 243257 thru 243261, 5 signs, Isotope H-3, Activity 10 Curies, Shipped 07/06/2001. No further information is obtainable. The Colorado Dept of Corrections is being asked to supply a corrective action with policy and procedure should any additional signs are ordered. Event Report ID No.: CO17-0004

  • * * UPDATE FROM LINDA BARTISH TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1553 EST ON 2/10/2017 * * *

The following information was received via E-mail: After contacting the Colorado Sterling Correctional Facility and explaining we (Colorado Department of Health) needed a corrective action regarding how they will track additional remaining tritium exit signs and asking for a safety policy and procedure guide, I guess the plant manager decided to go and see if they actually had any of the movable wall in the facility. As it turns out he did find the area with the walls and the 5 Tritium Exit Signs. They are now in the process of taking the signs out to return to the manufacturer. Case Closed. Notified R4DO (Warnick) and NMSS Events Notification. 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf

ENS 5249417 January 2017 14:04:00The following information was received via E-mail: The general license section of the (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment) Radioactive Materials Program sent out annual notifications requesting response regarding tritium exit signs reported in use at locations given by the manufacturer. Upon an audit of the annual mailing for non-responders, Cintas First Aid & Safety was contacted. The contact at Cintas Fire & Safety explained they had moved from the event location and provided a new address. According to the contact since 6 years have passed and due to the move to a new location records from 2010 are no longer available. The contact was not able to confirm if the tritium exit sign was installed in the building or sold to one of their companies they provide service to. Isolite was contacted to obtain information from a purchase order number provided on the manufacturer report. According to Isolite, the tritium exit sign was ordered through Grainger (PO# 4604805115). No information was provided showing any other address other than the event location. The lost tritium exit sign is model #SLX60, Serial Number 10-225-10, Isotope H-3, Activity 8.1 Curies, It was shipped 8/5/2010 from Isolite's Pennsylvania location. Cintas First Aid & Safety has been requested to provide a corrective action regarding the lost/abandoned tritium exit sign. Colorado Event Report ID No.: CO17-0003 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 5248512 January 2017 16:35:00The following report was received from the State of Colorado via email: Detail: Wibby Environmental sold the business to Phenova in 2010. Through a long process of trying to reach the company contact at Wibby, contact with Phenova was made in February of 2016. After several attempts to discover what occurred with the assets of Wibby Environmental, one device is being reported as lost/abandoned. According to Phenova they do not see the gas chromatograph as being on the asset sheet at the time of purchase. It is unknown as to what Wibby Environmental did with the device or if the device was returned for disposal. Our office has received no records from manufactures including CJ Bruyn & Company, showing the Gas Chromatograph was returned. Device information: Model # N610-0133 Source SN# 0767, NI-63, 15 mCi, Date shipped from CJ Bruyn 02-27-2004. Event Description: Due to the length of time for discovery this case is closed. Colorado Event Report ID No.: CO 17-0002 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 524755 January 2017 09:26:00The following information was received via e-mail: Detail: Chateau Residence Club had a fire inspection that required the removal of two expired tritium exit signs. Encore Electric was contracted to remove the signs approximately around 10-13-16. According to Encore, the staff person performing the work tossed the exit signs in the trash. Encore Electric was informed by CDPHE (Colorado, Department of Public Health and Environment)/General License Coordinator to complete a corrective action to include tracking to disposal of all tritium exit signs, writing a report explaining their safety, handling and disposal of radioactive tritium signs. Colorado Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Radiation Control were provided to Encore Electric as guidance to complete the corrective action. Manufacturer: Best Lighting Products aka Forever Light., Model Number: SLXYU1BB10, Serial Numbers: 215656 & 215657, Isotope: H-3, Activity: 7.09 Ci Event Description: Due to the continuous lack of information from manufacturing companies reaching the responsible parties at the destination where exit signs are to be installed; companies have no understanding of the regulations for products containing tritium. The General License Coordinator at CDPHE provided the Chateau Residence Club management a copy of the Colorado Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Radiation Control and the NRC guidelines K & L. The Chateau Residence Club uses sub contractors for services like fire safety and lighting. Encore Electric was unaware of the regulations for Tritium Exit Signs. Event Report ID No.: CO17-0001 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 5230519 October 2016 15:23:00The following was received from the State of Colorado via email: During the time the St Julien (Hotel and Spa) was under construction, the fire marshal indicated additional exit signs were needed. The subcontractor working as the intermediary service provider was Riviera Electric. They ordered 3 tritium exit signs to be used on the property. After several discussions, it was determined the tritium exit signs posed a hazard and liability issues. The final decision was not to install them on the property. The disposition of the 3 tritium exit signs is unknown. They are being reported as lost. Riviera Electric is no longer in business. Event Report ID No.: CO16-I16-22 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 5210920 July 2016 12:04:00The following is a synopsis of information received via e-mail: The current property manager for Colorado Springs II Silvercrest Apartments completed an inspection of the facility without locating any tritium exit signs in their buildings. Two fire safety companies provided safety signs over a period of 16 years and no tracking records were kept regarding the disposition of tritium exit signs or their disposal. The current fire safety company has no further information regarding the disposition of the exit signs. Six Tritium Exit signs had been shipped from the manufacturer on 12/13/2000 to Colorado Springs II Silvercrest Apartments. Since these signs could not be located, they are being reported as lost. These six signs were manufactured by Safety Light Corporation, model number - 2040, serial numbers - unknown. 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 5209115 July 2016 10:27:00The following information was received from the State of Colorado via email: Detail: The project manager for a newly constructed apartment complex ordered exit signs to be installed. The distributor (LEI Companies) ordered them from a local supplier (Gexpro). The distributor is unable to locate the exit signs. It is unknown as to what occurred with the signs not being installed at the apartment complex nor being returned to their company. Exit signs are reported as lost. Manufacturer: SRB Technologies, Winston-Salem, NC; Model # BX-10-WH; Serial # C121961, C121962, C121963, C121964, and C121965; Date Shipped: 4-16-15. Designated for: Denizen Apartments, Denver, CO. Ordered through Gexpro, Denver, CO by LEI Companies. Event Description: Gexpro reported the exit signs were picked up by an employee of LEI Companies and were not returned. LEI Companies has documentation to return them, however, no record of exit signs being returned has been located. Denizen Apartments never received nor had exit signs installed. Colorado Event: CO16-I16-12 NMED: C160006 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 5211220 July 2016 15:47:00The following report was received via e-mail: Manufacturer: Isolite, Model # SLX 60, 10 Ci tritium, (Tritium exit signs were shipped from the) manufacturer on 2/5/2009. The serial number of the isotope was not provided. Further information was requested from the company In processing the annual general license reports from CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment) one exit sign was not located. The sign is being reported as lost/abandoned. The company contact will continue to search for the sign, however, (the company) is reporting it as lost. Signs were purchased as part of a construction project in which 2 of the 10 signs ordered were not installed in the building. It may be in storage but it has so far not been located. Colorado Event: CO16-I16-16 CO 160009 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 5205229 June 2016 13:01:00The following information was received from the State of Colorado via email: Details: The corporate office of Extended Stay America responded to the 2016 General License Annual reports. In their letter, it is stated, after a full investigation of the property, the exit signs were not found. There were 17, B100 Series, SN 625444 to 625460, with 9.2 Ci and 9 BXU10WS, SN 631179 to 631186, with 9.2 Ci not located. The total lost exit signs being reported are 26. Due to employee turnover from date reported shipped 4-23-1998 and 7-20-1998 to 2016 no records were maintained as the company had no knowledge of the status of Tritium Exit Signs associated with the site. Event Description: The Company will be conducting a special project to determine if Tritium Exit Signs exist at any of their facilities in Colorado when fire inspections are completed. Should they locate any Tritium Exit Signs the signs will be properly disposed. The company will notify the Radioactive Materials Unit (State of Colorado) that the signs were removed and properly disposed. CO Event Report ID No.: CO16-I16-10 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 5203422 June 2016 13:28:00The following was received from Colorado via email: The facility manager completed the documentation for the 2016 Annual General License reports. During his inspection, only 2 of the 4 Tritium exit signs were reported. It is unknown as to what may have occurred with the other two signs as staff has changed since the signs were designated to be used at the facility. Pictures were submitted showing the labels on the existing two signs located within the modern fold doors at the school. No serial number was provided on the label from the manufacture Shield Source. The distributor, Isolite, did report serial numbers on the quarterly report to the state. Colorado Report # CO16-I16-09 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 5211521 July 2016 13:37:00The following was received via email: Lost/Abandoned Tritium Exit Signs, Manufacturer - Best Lighting Products Inc. (Forever Lite), Model #SXLTU1GB10, Serial # 206112 to 206140 (29 signs), 7.09 Ci of H-3 (tritium) per sign. Date shipped 9-3-2008. The property (at 1818 Spring Water Point, Colorado Springs, CO) was received through reorganization and has now been assigned to a trustee. Twenty nine exit signs were directed for use by Best Lighting Products at the location listed. Annual general license notifications were sent to SRKO Family LTD Partnership from 2009 thru 2014 with no response. County records provided contact information regarding receivership and further review provided New Crossings Inc. as a contact. The property was inspected by the trustee and no exit signs were located. There were approximately 60 subcontractors on the site at the time the exit signs may have arrived. It is unknown what occurred with them. In September of 2008 Best Lighting Products Inc. (Forever Lite) shipped 29 exit signs to be installed at 1818 Spring Water Point, Colorado Springs, CO. The site was going to be a commercial building and construction had started. According to the trustee, approximately 60 subcontractors/creditors were involved with the owner when they walked away from the project. It is unknown what occurred with the exit signs. No information has been discovered through years of trying to contact the SRKO Family Partnership LLC. The trustee has provided a statement explaining tritium exit signs will never be used in any project they work on. Should they discover any inadvertently they will immediately contact (The Colorado Department of Public Health) for further guidance. Event Report ID No.: CO160010 / CO16-I16-17 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 5232327 October 2016 12:26:00The following was received by the State of Colorado, Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) via email: The Waste Water Treatment Plant at the City of Lamar was in construction during the time period the tritium exit sign was ordered by the contractor on the project. An intermediary electrician was brought in to help with the installation of the exit signs. Two signs were ordered and shipped separately. The City of Lamar responded to the annual general license notifications and explained the 2nd exit sign was never received. No further information is available. The tritium exit sign that is lost was manufactured by: Best Lighting Products Inc. AKA Forever Lites, Model #SLXTU1GW20, Serial Number #318952, Isotope: H-3, Activity: 11470 mCi. Date shipped 2-3-2011. The City of Lamar was not able to locate the contractor or electrician who worked on the project. Sign is reported lost. The remaining tritium sign will be tracked and annual reports to CDPHE, General License, will be sent in. Should the city decide to remove the sign, notification will be sent in to Radioactive Materials Unit at CDPHE. Colorado Event Report ID No.: CO16-I16-25 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 5169128 January 2016 13:09:00The following Agreement State Report was received by the State of Colorado via email: (The licensee reported that,) according to the maintenance specialist for the property (located in Steamboat Springs, CO), an inspection of the property was conducted to complete the Radioactive Materials Unit annual report for 2015. They reported on 6/24/15, the exit sign was still in the space. Upon completing an audit of the general license files, contact was made to the current tenant who reported the building had been remodeled. A call was made to the reporting maintenance staff who completed the forms. During the discussion regarding the lost/abandoned exit sign, a request for further information would need to be submitted along with a corrective action should the sign not be found. (The maintenance specialist) conducted a site inspection and found the sign to be missing on 1/21/16. A detailed report was submitted with a corrective action letter received on 1/27/16. Tritium Exit Sign: Model: SLX 60 Source Serial: #412078 Isotope: H-3, Activity Activity: 7500 mCi Date Shipped from Isolite Corporation: 6-18-2007 The property management company is reviewing all properties to verify if a Tritium exit signs are still in use and providing the current tenants of regulatory requirements to correct and prevent any future displacement or loss of exit signs containing Tritium. Colorado Event Report ID No.: CO16-I16-02 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 5168526 January 2016 11:08:00The following was received from Colorado via email: An inspection of the property was conducted to report the registration of inventory from the annual mailing received from CDPHE, Radioactive Materials Unit. Six of the eight exit signs registered for the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek were found. Two were not located and are reported as missing. The remaining six signs are being returned to the manufacturer. The hotel will no longer carry self-luminous exit signs and a policy is in place to purchase LED exit signs only. Should they choose to purchase any Tritium exit signs in the future they will ensure that all devices will be tracked and monitored annually. Serial numbers for missing exit signs: 12-01538, 12-01539, 12-10540, 12-01541. Model: SLX60 Manufacturer: Isolite Corporation Isotope: H-3 Activity: 6.2 Ci An inspection of the property revealed six of eight exit signs. Upon receipt of exit signs staff were unaware the signs contained Tritium and were regulated materials. No tracking or recording of material was kept. Several signs were found still in the original shipping carton and kept in storage. Remaining Tritium exit signs were removed and shipped back to the manufacturer and replaced with LED signs. Colorado Event Report ID No.: C016-116-01 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 515751 December 2015 15:35:00The following information was provided by the State of Colorado via email: Event date and time: 12-1-2015, 12:15 MST. The exit sign is considered to be lost material and it is unknown what date the sign was removed or abandoned. Event location: 9351 Willow Court, Henderson, CO Event type: Lost Exit Sign Model # SLX 60, Serial Number 11-13624, 6.2 Ci, H-3, Shipped from Isolite Corporation on 4/26/2011. Event description: The onsite manager completed an inspection of the property. No Tritium exit sign was discovered. The exit sign is considered to be lost. The company representative will provide a written policy and procedure to resolve this from happening in the future. Event Report ID No.: CO15-I15-35 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 515731 December 2015 10:17:00

The following information was received from the State of Colorado via email: Event Date and Time: 11/17/15. Time is unknown as the current owner took possession of the property after a business had remodeled the interior of the structure. This report is for an exit sign that was disposed of between 2007 to 2012. Event Type: Lost Exit Sign Event Description: An exit sign was purchased during the renovation of a church to an office. By Design Homes purchased the property in 2007 and used the property for their offices until the renovation was completed and resold as private residence in 2012. The disposition of the exit (sign) is unknown. By Design Homes was unaware of the exit sign containing Tritium. Detail: During an audit of the records, a contact was made with one of the investors who worked with By Design Homes. During the discussion, we (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)) discovered the transition (of) the property from a church to By Design Homes. They renovated the property (into) a private residence. It is unknown what happened with the exit sign. Speculation is the sign was taken down and disposed of in a dumpster during the renovation from the business to a residence. The current owner does not have any record of an exit sign being in the home when purchased in 2012. Our (CDPHE) office made contact with By Design Homes, leaving emails with the investor to relay the incident and to obtain a corrective action report. No further communication has been received at this date. Colorado Event Report ID No.: CO15-I15-34

  • * * UPDATE FROM LINDA BARTISH TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1211 EST ON 12/1/2015 * * *

The following information was received via E-mail: Additional information regarding the exit sign: Model Number is 1091, Serial Number is U1796, Activity is 7.5 Ci of H-3, Manufacturer is Safety Light, Shipped on 7/25/2007. Notified R4DO (Gepford). E-mailed ILTAB (Johnson) and NMSS Events Notification group.

  • * * UPDATE FROM LINDA BARTISH TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1438 EST ON 12/1/2015 * * *

The following information was received via E-mail: Correction, the Model Number is 101. Notified R4DO (Gepford). E-mailed ILTAB (Johnson) and NMSS Events Notification group. 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf

ENS 518526 April 2016 16:46:00The following report was received from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment via email: An audit of the radioactive materials general license files was conducted on the site at 800 W 84th Avenue. Inventory report showed Carquest - Denver had 6 Tritium exit signs registered in 2014. The report received from Carquest in December of 2015 showed a transfer of 5 Tritium exit signs being shipped to TritiumDisposal.com. An inquiry was made with the corporate office to obtain clarification as to lost exit sign. The property was further inspected to try and locate the missing sign however it was not discovered. The corporate office (Advanced Auto Parts) contacted the location to obtain further clarification regarding the report of shipping the exit signs to TritiumDisposal.Com. The notification of lost exit sign was mailed to the corporate office Advanced Auto Parts to obtain a corrective action. Model: SLX TURW10 Source Serial: #175174 Isotope: H-3, Activity Activity: 7300 mCi Event Report ID No.: CO16-I16-06 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 515175 November 2015 12:53:00The following was received from the State of Colorado via email: After no response from the annual mailing to register active general licensee's in our radioactive materials unit, a public record search was conducted to discover the owner of the property. Research disclosed from county records the homeowner's name and contact address. He was mailed a letter on 9/2/15. The exit signs were from the manufacturer Isolite Corporation. Isolite provided Glasco Electric, 700 W Mississippi Avenue Denver, CO 80223, the exit signs that were designated to be used at 5744 N 71st Street, Longmont, CO 80223. The two (2) exit signs were model # 2040-50G-20WH, activity 11.5 Ci, serial numbers were not recorded on the manufacturers quarterly report dated 10/1/2001 to 12/31/2001. A response was received from the home owner. He provided the following information: The Association for Community Living occupied 5744 N 71st Street, in Longmont, CO 80503 at the time the exit signs were shipped. According to the historical information, the building was used as a school for the developmentally disabled. The school closed and the property was sold in 2013. The new owner began renovation of the property and removed the exit signs. The owner reported local city codes requires all deconstruction materials to be recycled. He took the exit signs to The Center for Resource Conservation located in Boulder, CO during the calendar year of 2014. The home owner was unaware of any regulations pertaining to the use or disposal of Tritium exit signs. The Center for Resource Conservation was contacted 11/4/15 to inquire about the exit signs possibly being at the location 6400 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80303. Management explained upon materials being dropped off the donor is given a receipt for the donation showing items donated. When large boxes are inspected smaller items may not get noticed and slip through the donation lane. Items are separated and maybe placed in a recycling roll off to be picked up by Evraz located in Denver, CO. It is unknown when they would have accepted the exit signs in 2014. It is unknown if the exit signs were resold or scrapped. No further information is available. Event Report ID No.: CO15-I15-29 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 4906022 May 2013 16:03:00The following information was obtained from the State of Colorado via email: A representative from Chair Rental, reported receiving the documentation for 2013 Self Certification, Registration, and Inventory report from the (Colorado State) Radioactive Materials Unit's annual General License notifications. The report requires the company to verify the use and location of the exit signs at the site noted within the reports. (The company representative) contacted the (State's) Radioactive Materials Unit - General License section to report two exit signs were not located during the inventory check on May 20, 2013. The signs are kept in a storage room within a warehouse. Further details are being investigated. During the investigation, Chair Rental was asked to complete a corrective action plan and was made aware of the importance of accounting for exits signs within their business. The following information is provided for compliance. Maker of sign: Forever-Lite, Inc. Model Number: SLXTU16U10 Serial Number: 228,338 and 228,340 Date of Manufacture: May, 2010 Date of Loss: Unsure Location of Sign: When Lost: Unsure Other Details: Signs are kept in a storage room for use in larger tents. When letter was received, (the company) went to do an inventory and two (signs) were missing. (The company is) unsure if they are lost in the building or if they are lost on a job site. Corrective Action Plan: (The company has) briefed our employees to check certain job sites in the hope that we may recover them. (The company) will also be using a sign out sheet for the signs that will include where they are going to and who is checking them out. 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 484721 November 2012 16:55:00The following information was received from the State of Colorado via email: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment received notification on 10-23-12 from Town of Lyons, Town Hall, 432 Fifth Avenue, Lyons, CO 80540, that a tritium exit sign was found on the floor when an employee entered the building on 10-22-2012. This exit sign was installed on 10-19-12. It is presumed the installation was incorrectly completed causing the sign to fall. An employee who entered the building picked the sign up and reported the damaged sign to the Public Works Director who contacted the Radioactive Materials Unit on 10-23-12 at 1330 PDT to report the damaged exit sign. The tube containing the Tritium is reported as damaged. The sign was reported installed on 10-19-12. The sign fell from the ceiling during the weekend, and was found on Monday, 10-22-12 just inside the front entrance to the building. The licensee was provided documentation regarding how to package and ship the sign back to the manufacturer. The documentation emailed to him included the NRC NUREG -1556, Vol. 16 Appendix L. Maker of the sign is Best Lighting Products. The model number is SLXTU1RB10 and serial number is 232970. The date it was reported shipped to the licensee was 12/28/10. The activity of H-3 is 7.03 Curies.
ENS 484731 November 2012 16:55:00The following information was provided by the State of Colorado via email: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment received notification on 10-2-12 from Westin Hotel - Westminster, 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CO 80030. Phillip McDonald, Engineering Manager, reported a contractor removed and disposed of one exit sign during a remodel project when a new front entrance was completed, (no date given on project). Maker of Sign: Isolite Model Number: SLX60 Serial Number: 12-02897 Activity (Curies of H-3): 6.2 Curies Date Manufacture Shipped: 1/31/2012 Date of Loss: No Date Reported for project. Location of Sign When Lost: Front entrance Other Details: Per the letter submitted by Phillip McDonald, he states 'I do remember this device being installed, but I was unaware it had radioactive material inside or the responsibility of tracking this device. Our restaurant was remodeled this year and the contractor removed the device and disposed of it'. 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf This source is not amongst those sources or devices identified by the IAEA Code of Conduct for the Safety & Security of Radioactive Sources to be of concern from a radiological standpoint. Therefore is it being categorized as a less than Category 3 source
ENS 5231321 October 2016 10:16:00The following information was received via e-mail: Planned Parenthood purchased the exit sign when they sold the building. No transfer information was provided. The principals of Dunkeld-Broadway purchased the building and had the interior demolished. All the material was placed in dumpsters and removed by waste management providers. Source Description: SRB Technologies Inc., tritium exit sign H-3, Model # BX10BK, Serial Number CO16875, 9210 mCi. Colorado Report ID: #CO16-I16-24 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 4860919 December 2012 11:31:00The following fifty-four (54) lost licensee tritium signs were submitted by the State of Colorado via email: 1. American Soda LLP; (2) Isolite; Model 2040; S/N A081034 and A081076; H-3; 11500 mCi/each 2. Beaudrey American Services; (2) Isolite; Model SLX60; S/N Unknown; H-3; 6200 mCi/each 3. Boulder Manor; (8) SRB Technologies; Model BR20BK; S/N 659038 to 659039 and 659066 to 659067; H-3; 17800 mCi/each 4. Carquest; (4) Best Lighting Products; Model SLXTU1RW10; S/N Unknown; H-3; 7030 mCi/each 5. GE Johnson; (1) Safety Light; Model 880-12-6; C27200; H-3; 7500 mCi 6. Grace Management; (2) Isolite Corporation; Model SLX60; S/N 14610; H-3; 3750 mCi/each 7. Hampton Inn; ; (14) SRB Technologies; Model BXU10GS; S/N Unknown; H-3; 9210 mCi/each 8. Industrialex MFG Co; (1) NRD Inc.; Model P-2021; S/N A2HL117; PO-210; 10 mCi 9. Kinder Morgan; (4) Isolite; Model SLX60; S/N Y24490-Y24493; H-3; 7500 mCi/each 10. New Belgium Brewing; (1) Shield Source Inc.; Model SLX; S/N10-29211; H-3; 6200 mCi 11. Old West Management; (1) Isolite; Model 2040; S/N Unknown; ; H-3; 7000 mCi 12. Platt River Power Authority; (4) SRB Technologies; Model BX15WH; S/N CO12440-12443; H-3; 9210 mCi/each 13. Sisters of St. Francis; (1) Isolite; Model 2040; S/N Unknown; H-3; 7500 mCi 14. Wild Oats Markets Inc.; (1) NRD Inc.; Model T-4001; S/N Unknown; H-3; 6700 mCi 15. Wynkoop Building LLC; (8) Safety Light; Model 8801206; S/N 432968 to 432975; H-3; 7500 mCi/each 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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
ENS 5203222 June 2016 11:00:00The following was received from the State of Colorado via email: Event Report ID No.: CO16-I16-08 Detail: The facility hired a contractor to remodel space within the hospital. During the construction pedestrian traffic was routed around the area. According to the facility environmental health safety office the Tritium exit signs were only in use during the project. Event Description: It is unknown due to the extensive passage of time and the departure of employees who were involved with the project. No further information is available related to the use or the disposition of the 6 Tritium exit signs, Model # SLXTUIGW10, Serial # 162229 to 162234, H-3, 7.3 CI. THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "CATEGORY 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL Category 3 sources, if not safely managed or securely protected, could cause permanent injury to a person who handled them, or were otherwise in contact with them, for some hours. It could possibly - although it is unlikely - be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded radioactive material for a period of days to weeks. These sources are typically used in practices such as fixed industrial gauges involving high activity sources (for example: level gauges, dredger gauges, conveyor gauges and spinning pipe gauges) and well logging. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
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