The following information was received by the State of
Ohio via email:
Leak test of sealed source indicated greater than 185 Bq (0.005 microCi) of removable contamination.
Cs-137 vial source, 177 microCi, 44,000 cpm removable.
Several wipes were performed as well as a measurement with a multi-channel analyzer to confirm the radioisotope. The source was placed in a lead pig, taped closed, labeled as a leaking sealed source, and placed in the main hot lab hot-waste storage container. Area wipes were performed to verify that no contamination was present in the vicinity. The source has been removed from service.
Serial Number: 1074-22-5
Ohio Item Number: OH160005
- * * RETRACTION ON 6/3/16 AT 1624 EDT FROM STEPHEN JAMES TO DONG PARK * * *
After further review, report OH160005 previously submitted to the Ops Center was not subject to 24-hour notification.
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