ENS Event | |
|---|---|
04:30 Aug 27, 2005 | |
| Title | |
| Event Description | The licensee's RSO reported that a Ohmart fixed gauge (s/n HLM-CR-3) containing a 1200 millicurie Cs-137 source (Capsule # M4695) malfunctioned by failing to fully retract the source. The RSO believes the shutter may have sheared the cable and left the source outside the shielded (fully closed) position. A protective barrier for a less than 2 milliRem/hr area was set up to protect personnel, and work in this area was discontinued. The RSO did not know whether any personnel received an exposure due to this incident, however, the licensee's APS manager was going to the site to determine this. A representative of the Ohmart company is also going to the site to repair the faulty equipment.
The Ohmart Vega manufacturers representative is onsite to assess the circumstances and is expected to take action tomorrow to correct the problem. Epsilon Products is continuing their "around the clock" investigation of this issue. Notified R1DO (Cook) and NMSS EO (Brach).
The source has been retracted back into the holder and secured. The manufacturers representative will stay on-site while the source is packaged and readied for shipment to Ohmart for further evaluation. The temporary barriers have been removed and the area has been returned to normal background radiation levels. Notified R1DO (Cook) and NMSS EO (Brach). |
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Epsilon Products Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania (NRC Region 1) | |
| License number: | 37-28586-01 |
| Organization: | Epsilon Products |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2), Licensed Material Protection Equipment Failure | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-1.52 h-0.0633 days <br />-0.00905 weeks <br />-0.00208 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Wayne Applegate 02:59 Aug 27, 2005 |
| NRC Officer: | John Knoke |
| Last Updated: | Aug 28, 2005 |
| 41952 - NRC Website | |
Epsilon Products with 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2) | |
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[Table view]10 CFR 30.50(b)(2) Fixed Gauge (Ohmart) Failed to Properly Retract Source 2005-08-27T04:30:00 | |