ENS Event | |
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18:10 Feb 14, 2024 | |
| Title | Shutter Stuck Open |
| Event Description | The following is a summary of information provided by the New Mexico Radiation Control Bureau via email:
On February 14, 2024, a routine inspection discovered that a densitometer (Berthold LB8010, serial number 10377, 20 mCi of cesium-137) was missing the handle that actuates the shutter. The shutter was in the open position. The radiation safety officer packed the defective densitometer in lead pending disposal. There were no excessive exposures due to this event. |
| Where | |
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| Nexttier New Mexico (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | GA 507 |
| Organization: | New Mexico Rad Control Program |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-4.28 h-0.178 days <br />-0.0255 weeks <br />-0.00586 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Robert Bicknell 13:53 Feb 14, 2024 |
| NRC Officer: | Natalie Starfish |
| Last Updated: | Feb 14, 2024 |
| 56966 - NRC Website | |
Nexttier with Agreement State | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 569662024-02-14T18:10:00014 February 2024 18:10:00
[Table view]Agreement State Shutter Stuck Open 2024-02-14T18:10:00 | |