ENS Event | |
|---|---|
04:00 Mar 18, 2019 | |
| Title | Agreement State - Equipment Disabled and Failed to Function as Designed |
| Event Description | The following was received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania via fax:
On March 19, 2019, the licensee informed the Department [PA Department, Bureau of Radiation Protection] of a fixed gauge becoming disabled during routine source movement. It is reportable per 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2). Event location is Koppel, PA. During the process of installing a Co-60 source rod and moving it from a transfer shield to a gauge and industrial process mold, the licensee observed difficulty in getting the source rod to insert into the mold. It is suspected that the rod is slightly bent. The rod was retracted into the fully shielded position in a spare transfer shield. The transfer shield containing the Co-60 rod was then taken to a designated storage area where it is secured from unauthorized access. A service provider has been contacted for possible repair or replacement. No exposures over regulatory limits occurred. Radionuclide: Co-60 Manufacturer: Berthold Technologies Source Model: P 2608-100 Source Serial Number: unknown at this time Activity: approximately 12 milliCuries The rod has been securely stored and placed out of service until repairs or return can be accomplished by a licensed service provider. The Department has scheduled a reactive inspection. More information will be provided when available. PA Event Report ID No: PA190009" |
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Ipsco Koppel Tubulars, Llc Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania (NRC Region 1) | |
| License number: | PA-1049 |
| Organization: | Pa Bureau Of Radiation Protection |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+30.9 h1.288 days <br />0.184 weeks <br />0.0423 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | John Chippo 10:54 Mar 19, 2019 |
| NRC Officer: | Thomas Kendzia |
| Last Updated: | Mar 19, 2019 |
| 53945 - NRC Website | |
Ipsco Koppel Tubulars, Llc with Agreement State | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 539452019-03-18T04:00:00018 March 2019 04:00:00
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