ENS Event | |
|---|---|
05:00 Oct 10, 2018 | |
| Title | Agreement State Report- Fixed Gauge Shutter Broke |
| Event Description | The following information was received from the State of Texas by email:
On October 10, 2018, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] was notified by the licensee that while performing a leak test of a Vega SH-F1 nuclear gauge the operating handle broke preventing manipulation of the shutter. The gauge contains a 100 milliCurie (original activity) cesium - 137 source. The gauge is located 160 ft. above ground level and does not present an exposure threat to workers. The manufacturer and a service contractor have been contacted to perform the repair of the gauge. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300. Texas Incident: 9620 |
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Braskem America, Inc. Freeport, Texas (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | LL06443 |
| Organization: | Texas Dept Of State Health Services |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+27.4 h1.142 days <br />0.163 weeks <br />0.0375 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Robert Free 08:24 Oct 11, 2018 |
| NRC Officer: | Karen Cotton |
| Last Updated: | Oct 11, 2018 |
| 53659 - NRC Website | |
Braskem America, Inc. with Agreement State | |
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