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| event date = 07/30/2003 EDT
| event date = 07/30/2003 EDT
| last update date = 09/03/2003
| last update date = 09/03/2003
| title = Agreement State Report On Damaged Generally Licensed Level Gauge
| title = Agreement State Report on Damaged Generally Licensed Level Gauge
| event text = On 7/28/03 Wheelabrator became aware that a TN [Texas Nuclear] Level Gauge, Cs-137 100 mCi [milli Curie] [Model Number: 5197] SN # B728 (SS&D No. TX634D119B) had gone missing.  Plant was in shutdown and work was being performed on the associated hopper.  The gauge was removed not following standard procedure.  A search of the premises was conducted with negative results.  A consultant was hired, and located the gauge in a scrap metal pile on the morning of 7/30/03.  The shielding was partially melted away, it was surmised that the gauge may have passed through the boiler. The consultant performed radiation surveys and placed the gauge in a metal container in the storage area.  The manufacturer was contacted, arrangements will be made to return the gauge.
| event text = On 7/28/03 Wheelabrator became aware that a TN [Texas Nuclear] Level Gauge, Cs-137 100 mCi [milli Curie] [Model Number: 5197] SN # B728 (SS&D No. TX634D119B) had gone missing.  Plant was in shutdown and work was being performed on the associated hopper.  The gauge was removed not following standard procedure.  A search of the premises was conducted with negative results.  A consultant was hired, and located the gauge in a scrap metal pile on the morning of 7/30/03.  The shielding was partially melted away, it was surmised that the gauge may have passed through the boiler. The consultant performed radiation surveys and placed the gauge in a metal container in the storage area.  The manufacturer was contacted, arrangements will be made to return the gauge.
Cause description: Gauge removed from frame to accommodate work taking place on hopper (steel replacement).
Cause description: Gauge removed from frame to accommodate work taking place on hopper (steel replacement).

Latest revision as of 21:25, 1 March 2018

ENS 40035 +/-
Where
Wheelabrator
Dorchester, Massachusetts (NRC Region 1)
Organization: Ma Radiation Control Program
Reporting
Agreement State
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+13.93 h0.58 days <br />0.0829 weeks <br />0.0191 months <br />)
Opened: Mario Iannaccone
17:56 Jul 30, 2003
NRC Officer: Bill Gott
Last Updated: Sep 3, 2003
40035 - NRC Website