The following report was received from the State of
Texas via email.
On January 17, 2013, the licensee notified the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] that while performing preparations for maintenance the shutter on a Ronan model SH1 nuclear gauge was found stuck in the open position. The gauge contains 1,000 millicuries of cesium-137. The licensee stated that open is the normal operating position for the shutter and the gauge does not pose an exposure risk to any individual. The licensee stated that a service provider will remove the gauge and the manufacturer will be contacted to repair the gauge. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with [Reporting Materials Events] SA-300.
Texas incident # I-9033.
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The following information was received by email:
On January 22, 2013, the Agency was informed by the service provider that on January 14, 2013, they were able to get the shutter to close. The shutter is operating normally. The licensee has contacted the manufacturer to perform preventive maintenance on the gauge. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300.
Notified the R4DO (OKeefe) and
FSME Events via email.