The following was received via email:
On July 21, 2016 at approximately 1200 [EDT], [Georgia Radioactive Materials Program] received a call from WestRock Southeast, notifying [Georgia Radioactive Materials Program] that a fixed gauge malfunction had occurred and that the shutter was not closing. The shutter malfunction was initially noticed on Thursday July 14, 2016. Thermofisher was contacted about repairing the gauge, but [the licensee] was informed that the fixed gauge cannot be repaired. WestRock Southeast has decided to dispose of the fixed gauge and has contacted Ram Services to handle disposal. No disposal date has been determined. Until such time, the fixed gauge has been tagged with danger signs and instructions not to enter [the area]. The fixed gauge is still in use.
Isotope: Cs-137; Activity: 10 millicuries; Manufacturer: Kay-Ray; Model: 7062B; Source Serial #: 24784A; Leak Test Results: Pass (last tested August 2014)
Georgia Event # 80359.