ENS Event | |
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05:00 Jun 13, 2016 | |
| Title | Agreement State Report - Found Radioactive Scrap Metal |
| Event Description | This was reported from the State of Alabama via facsimile:
On June 13, 2016, the Radiation Safety Officer for Nucor Steel in Decatur, Alabama notified the Alabama Office of Radiation Control in regards to a piece discovered in scrap metal received via railcar. The piece appears to be a retaining ring approximately the diameter of a dime. The piece is reading over 5,000 mRad/hr at contact using a Ludlum model 15 survey meter. The piece has been secured in a building within the site boundary and away from employees. The licensee is continuing to research where and when the piece arrived onsite. The [Alabama] Office of Radiation Control plans to meet with site personnel on June 16, 2016. As of today, [6/14/16] 1235 CDT, this incident remains open until further investigation can be completed. Alabama Incident # 16-23
On June 16, 2016, [representatives from the Alabama] Office of Radiation Control visited the site to conduct measurements and spectrum analysis. The retaining ring read 13.5 mR/hr at contact, 3.6 mR/hr at one foot, and 0.5 mR/hr at three feet with a Fluke 451P #2644, calibrated 12/10/15. Spectrum analysis using a Thermo IdentiFINDER revealed the isotope to be Co-56. This was confirmed through the Joint Analysis Center Collaborative Information System. As of today [06/17/16], 1025 CDT, this incident remains open until disposal options have been completed. Notified R1DO (Kennedy) and NMSS Events Notification via email. |
| Where | |
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| Nucor Steel Decatur, Alabama (NRC Region 1) | |
| Organization: | Alabama Radiation Control |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+32.73 h1.364 days <br />0.195 weeks <br />0.0448 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Myron K. Riley 13:44 Jun 14, 2016 |
| NRC Officer: | Richard Smith |
| Last Updated: | Jun 17, 2016 |
| 52006 - NRC Website | |
Nucor Steel with Agreement State | |
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