ENS Event | |
|---|---|
06:00 Nov 10, 2020 | |
| Title | Nuclear Gauge Shutter Stuck Closed |
| Event Description | The following was received from the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Agency) by email:
On November 11, 2020, the Agency was notified by the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) that on November 10, 2020, while working at a field site, the shutter roll pin on a Berthold Technologies LB 8010 nuclear gauge fell out and the shutter vibrated closed. The gauge contains a 20 milliCurie (original activity) source. The gauge is installed on a pipe which is installed in line with existing piping at the well site for testing. The gauge was taken out of service and the RSO stated they would repair the gauge within the next few days. The RSO stated the gauge does not pose an exposure risk to any individual. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA- 300. Texas Incident No.: I-9811 |
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Universal Pressure Pumping Inc Cleburne, Texas (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | L 06871 |
| Organization: | Texas Dept Of State Health Services |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+30 h1.25 days <br />0.179 weeks <br />0.0411 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Art Tucker 12:00 Nov 11, 2020 |
| NRC Officer: | Bethany Cecere |
| Last Updated: | Nov 11, 2020 |
| 54992 - NRC Website | |
Universal Pressure Pumping Inc with Agreement State | |
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[Table view]Agreement State Failed Shutter Handle on Nuclear Gauge ENS 549922020-11-10T06:00:00010 November 2020 06:00:00 Agreement State Nuclear Gauge Shutter Stuck Closed 2021-04-04T05:00:00 | |