ENS Event | |
|---|---|
04:00 May 11, 2023 | |
| Title | Leaking Source |
| Event Description | The information below was provided by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources via email:
During a routine sealed source inventory check, Cardiac Consultants of Central Georgia, LLC, license GA 1629-1 discovered that one of their Cs-137 vials (S/N 1615-4-2) appeared to display signs of moisture within. This source's current activity is 0.15078 mCi. A wipe test was then performed. Results of the wipe test confirmed that this source was leaking. The area surrounding the source was surveyed and wipe tested as well. No sign of contamination was discovered. The leaking source has been contained and is secured in the licensee's hot lab in an appropriate shielded container. The licensee waits for a hazardous waste disposal quote before properly disposing. This incident occurred on May 11, 2023, and the licensee reported to the State on May 15, 2023. The State is waiting for the licensee to provide a copy of leak test results for the source of concern and confirmation of source disposal. GA Incident Number: 65 |
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Cardiac Consultants Of Central Ga Macon, Georgia (NRC Region 1) | |
| License number: | GA 1629-1 |
| Organization: | Georgia Radioactive Material Pgm |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+200.38 h8.349 days <br />1.193 weeks <br />0.274 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Stacy Allman 12:23 May 19, 2023 |
| NRC Officer: | Bill Gott |
| Last Updated: | May 19, 2023 |
| 56528 - NRC Website | |
Cardiac Consultants Of Central Ga with Agreement State | |
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