The following information was received from the State of
Texas via fax:
On April 7, 2015, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] was notified by the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) that they were unable to close the shutter on a Berthold Model LB 300 IRL Type 1 source holder containing three Cobalt - 60 sources. The licensee found the problem during routine checks. The RSO stated they had contacted the manufacturer for assistance. The RSO stated there was no increased risk of exposure to members of the general public or the employees at the facility. This Agency contacted the manufacturer on April 7, 2015 and requested the seal source and device (SSD) data sheet for the device. At 1206 hours0.014 days <br />0.335 hours <br />0.00199 weeks <br />4.58883e-4 months <br /> [CDT], the Agency received an email from the manufacturer containing the SSD sheet for the gauge. The email also stated the gauge had been repaired and was now operating properly. The specifics of the event were not provided by the RSO as he was still investigating the event. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300.
Texas Incident #: I-9298