ENS Event | |
|---|---|
05:00 May 17, 2016 | |
| Title | |
| Event Description | The following information was obtained from the state of Mississippi via email:
Licensee reported a stuck shutter on an Ohmart/VEGA Model SH-F1 level gauge, during semi-annual checks of shutter operation. The failure was identified on 05/17/2016 by the licensee and was immediately reported to RSO. The RSO supposes stuck shutter failure was caused by age and oxidation. Licensee has contacted the manufacturer, Ohmart, for repair of shutter mechanism. Gauge remains in its normal operating position. Isotope(s): Cs-137 Activity: 10 mCi Source Serial No. 0441GK Source Model No. A-2102 Mississippi Report Number: MS-16003
The stuck shutter has been closed and equipment involved removed and placed into a secure storage facility, on site, by an Ohmart Vega representative. There are no plans to put the unit back into service. Mississippi closed this case as of July 29, 2016. Notified R4DO (Pick) and NMSS Events Notification via email. |
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Tronox, Llc Hamilton, Mississippi (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | MS-149-01 |
| Organization: | Mississippi Div Of Rad Health |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+227.58 h9.483 days <br />1.355 weeks <br />0.312 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Benjamin Culpepper 16:35 May 26, 2016 |
| NRC Officer: | Howie Crouch |
| Last Updated: | Jul 29, 2016 |
| 51961 - NRC Website | |
Tronox, Llc with Agreement State | |
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