ENS Event | |
|---|---|
05:00 Sep 3, 2025 | |
| Title | |
| Event Description | The following information was provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services (the Department) via email:
On September 4, 2025, the Department was notified by the licensee that the shutter on a Texas Nuclear model 5201 fixed source housing had failed in the open position during routine testing. This is the normal operating position for the shutter. The gauge contains a 100 millicurie (original activity) cesium 137 source. The licensee reported that there is no risk of additional radiation exposure to members of the general public or radiation workers. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300. Texas Incident #: 10222 |
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Ascend Performance Materials Tx Inc Alvin, Texas (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | L06630 |
| Organization: | Texas Dept Of State Health Services |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+33.42 h1.393 days <br />0.199 weeks <br />0.0458 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Art Tucker 14:25 Sep 4, 2025 |
| NRC Officer: | Ernest West |
| Last Updated: | Sep 4, 2025 |
| 57900 - NRC Website | |
Ascend Performance Materials Tx Inc with Agreement State | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 579002025-09-03T05:00:0003 September 2025 05:00:00
[Table view]Agreement State Stuck Shutter 2025-09-03T05:00:00 | |