ENS Event | |
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14:10 Sep 13, 2016 | |
| Title | Agreement State Report - Density Gauge Equipment Malfunction |
| Event Description | The following was received from the State of Louisiana via email:
On September 13, 2016, at approximately 0910, Central Standard Time, Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) of ExxonMobil notified LDEQ [Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality] of a potential equipment malfunction. A Ronan Model SA-1-C5 level/density gauge, device serial number LA8122A, containing a 100 mCi sealed source of Cs-137 and installed on D-Line Low Pressure Separator Vessel, V-231, was undergoing a routine annual shutter test when the gauge shutter became stuck in the open position. The RSO called Ronan and left the manufacturer a message requesting service and repair of the gauge. This is not an emergency. ExxonMobil Radiation Safety Office staff are monitoring the vessel condition and have the situation under control. There is no potential for off-site exposure. Event Report ID NO.: LA160009 |
| Where | |
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| Exxonmobil Baton Rouge, Louisiana (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | LA-2349-L01 |
| Organization: | Louisiana Radiation Protection Div |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+2.83 h0.118 days <br />0.0168 weeks <br />0.00388 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Russell Clark 17:00 Sep 13, 2016 |
| NRC Officer: | Steven Vitto |
| Last Updated: | Sep 13, 2016 |
| 52238 - NRC Website | |
Exxonmobil with Agreement State | |
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