ENS Event | |
|---|---|
05:00 Jun 5, 2025 | |
| Title | Loss of Control of Radioactive Material |
| Event Description | The following is a summary of information provided by the Kentucky Department of Radiation Control (the Department) via email:
The Nelson County Emergency Management Agency reported that two blue containers were discovered in a rural location with radioactive material markings. The Department investigated and found the containers were lead pigs from August 6, 2024 which held decayed F-18 positron emission tomography doses. The containers were assayed, and no removable contamination was found on the packages. All radiation readings showed no levels above background. The Department took custody of the materials and will investigate both the vendor listed on the package as well as the hospital. Local fire and law enforcement responded to the incident. |
| Where | |
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| Petnet/Ul Northeast Hospital Coxs Creek, Kentucky (NRC Region 1) | |
| License number: | 202-281-32/202-394-25 |
| Organization: | Kentucky Dept Of Radiation Control |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+27.6 h1.15 days <br />0.164 weeks <br />0.0378 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Russell Hestand 08:36 Jun 6, 2025 |
| NRC Officer: | Jordan Wingate |
| Last Updated: | Jun 6, 2025 |
| 57745 - NRC Website | |
Petnet/Ul Northeast Hospital with Agreement State | |
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[Table view]Agreement State Loss of Control of Radioactive Material 2025-06-05T05:00:00 | |