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| event date = 12/09/2003 CST | | event date = 12/09/2003 CST | ||
| last update date = 01/22/2004 | | last update date = 01/22/2004 | ||
| title = Texas Agreement State Report Involving Fire | | title = Texas Agreement State Report Involving Fire with Radioactive Material | ||
| event text = On December 10, 2003, [the licensee's RSO at] Waste Control Specialist reported a fire involving radioactive material that occurred on December 9, 2003. There was no excessive exposure to individuals nor was there any off-site airborne release. | | event text = On December 10, 2003, [the licensee's RSO at] Waste Control Specialist reported a fire involving radioactive material that occurred on December 9, 2003. There was no excessive exposure to individuals nor was there any off-site airborne release. | ||
The waste processing company believes reactive metals (lithium, sodium, potassium) oxidized in water to start the fire. Packing materials were placed in a shredder that feeds into a hopper containing mixed waste. The system is closed with HEPA filters in place. Vibrations from the hopper may have resulted in the ignition. The material burned for about 20 seconds and was extinguished. When more materials were poured into a mix pan, the fire reignited and again was quickly extinguished. | The waste processing company believes reactive metals (lithium, sodium, potassium) oxidized in water to start the fire. Packing materials were placed in a shredder that feeds into a hopper containing mixed waste. The system is closed with HEPA filters in place. Vibrations from the hopper may have resulted in the ignition. The material burned for about 20 seconds and was extinguished. When more materials were poured into a mix pan, the fire reignited and again was quickly extinguished. | ||
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| Where | |
|---|---|
| Waste Control Specialist Andrews, Texas (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | L04971 |
| Organization: | Texas Department Of Health |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+53.5 h2.229 days <br />0.318 weeks <br />0.0733 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Helen Watkins 11:30 Dec 11, 2003 |
| NRC Officer: | Jeff Rotton |
| Last Updated: | Jan 22, 2004 |
| 40385 - NRC Website | |