ENS Event | |
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04:00 Jul 30, 2003 | |
| Title | Agreement State Report on Damaged Generally Licensed Level Gauge |
| Event Description | On 7/28/03 Wheelabrator became aware that a TN [Texas Nuclear] Level Gauge, Cs-137 100 mCi [milli Curie] [Model Number: 5197] SN # B728 (SS&D No. TX634D119B) had gone missing. Plant was in shutdown and work was being performed on the associated hopper. The gauge was removed not following standard procedure. A search of the premises was conducted with negative results. A consultant was hired, and located the gauge in a scrap metal pile on the morning of 7/30/03. The shielding was partially melted away, it was surmised that the gauge may have passed through the boiler. The consultant performed radiation surveys and placed the gauge in a metal container in the storage area. The manufacturer was contacted, arrangements will be made to return the gauge.
Cause description: Gauge removed from frame to accommodate work taking place on hopper (steel replacement). Precipitating factor: Not secured in storage area; typically used a secure holding area prior to shipping/installation. State Event Number: MA 03-0023 Wheelabrator is located at 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA.
On July 30, 2003, gauge was located: casing intact, Pb [Lead] shielding melted. Secured, survey. Leak test results SAT, dose assessment for members of public SAT, shipped to [manufacturer], and staff was re-trained. Notified R1DO (Henderson) and NMSS EO (Broaddus). |
| Where | |
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| Wheelabrator Dorchester, Massachusetts (NRC Region 1) | |
| Organization: | Ma Radiation Control Program |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+13.93 h0.58 days <br />0.0829 weeks <br />0.0191 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Mario Iannaccone 17:56 Jul 30, 2003 |
| NRC Officer: | Bill Gott |
| Last Updated: | Sep 3, 2003 |
| 40035 - NRC Website | |
Wheelabrator with Agreement State | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 400352003-07-30T04:00:00030 July 2003 04:00:00
[Table view]Agreement State Agreement State Report on Damaged Generally Licensed Level Gauge 2003-07-30T04:00:00 | |