ENS Event | |
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18:00 Oct 26, 2016 | |
| Title | Agreement State Report - Research Irradiator Sample Door Failed To Open |
| Event Description | A specific licensee reported a malfunction with one self-shielded irradiator, J.L. Shepherd model Mark I-68A, Serial # 1083 containing two Cs-137 sources with a total current activity of 6822 Ci. At approximately 2PM [EDT] on 10/26/16 [the licensee performed] an irradiation of 8 mice and were unable to open the sample port. They reported that both visual indicators and survey instruments show the source in the safe, shielded position.
The licensee is in contact with the manufacturer to assist with a repair. This is a 24-hour reportable incident under N.J.A.C. 7:28-51.1 (10 CFR 30.50(b)2). NJDEP is tracking this incident internally as incident ID# C620765. NMED Report No. is yet to be assigned and will be reported later.
The licensee provided a timely update on 11/18/2016 and a final report on 11/30/2016. On November 21, 2016, the device manufacturer replaced a component of the interlock system, a solenoid with spring and lockdown bolt. A preventative maintenance inspection was also performed, confirming the device was restored to normal operation. NJ Event # NJ-C620765, NMED Item Number: 160448 Notified R1DO (Burritt) and NMSS Events Resource via email. |
| Where | |
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| Rutgers University Newark, New Jersey (NRC Region 1) | |
| License number: | 450669 |
| Organization: | Nj Dept Of Environmental Protection |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+18.33 h0.764 days <br />0.109 weeks <br />0.0251 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | James Mccullough 12:20 Oct 27, 2016 |
| NRC Officer: | Bethany Cecere |
| Last Updated: | Dec 6, 2016 |
| 52322 - NRC Website | |
Rutgers University with Agreement State | |
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