ENS Event | |
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05:00 Oct 18, 2018 | |
| Title | Agreement State Report- Failed Shutter |
| Event Description | The following was received from the state of Pennsylvania via email:
Notifications: On November 14, 2018, the licensee informed the Department [Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection] of a failed shutter. It is reportable per 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2). Event Description: The licensee reported that on October 18, 2018, a IRMS Model TG-2 gauge, serial number 00MO397-15, containing 3000 milliCuries of americium 241 did not properly perform following scheduled maintenance. Specifically, the shutter failed to open completely and then would not open at all. The gauge was taken out of service and a service provider was contacted, responded and corrected the problem. The licensee has since contacted the same service provider and, on November 2, 2018, transferred the device for proper disposal. Licensee and service provider survey results indicated no abnormal amounts of radiation in the area before, during or after the event or removal of the device. There were no overexposures related to this event. Cause of the Event: Equipment failure. Actions: The Department will perform a reactive inspection. More information will be provided upon receipt. PA Event Report ID No: PA180020 |
| Where | |
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| U.S. Steel Corporation West Mifflin, Pennsylvania (NRC Region 1) | |
| License number: | PA-G0309 |
| Organization: | Pa Bureau Of Radiation Protection |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+677.22 h28.218 days <br />4.031 weeks <br />0.928 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | John S. Chippo 11:13 Nov 15, 2018 |
| NRC Officer: | Dong Park |
| Last Updated: | Nov 15, 2018 |
| 53738 - NRC Website | |
U.S. Steel Corporation with Agreement State | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 537382018-10-18T05:00:00018 October 2018 05:00:00
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