The following information was obtained from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts via email:
On 6/11/14, licensee reported to Agency [Commonwealth of Massachusetts] a potential dose exceeding the adult occupational shallow dose equivalent to the skin or extremities limit of 50 rem. Licensee reported situation occurred during March-April 2014 dosimeter wear period and involved employee working with Y-90 in hot cell. Licensee reported extremity ring badge pierced through the employee's glove resulting in contamination of ring badge. March-April 2014 extremity ring exposure reading of 52,480 mRem. Year-to-date extremity ring exposure at 53,400 mRem. The year-to-date whole body badge exposure is at 51 mRem.
Licensee reported corrective actions identified and implemented to reduce likelihood of recurrence. Consultant hired to review dose assessment and assist in completing 30-day written report.
No other details from the licensee at this time.
The Agency inspector will conduct a site visit. The Agency is awaiting a 30-day written report by the licensee.
The Agency considers this event to still be OPEN.
Event Docket #: 18-1343