The following information was received from the State of Texas:
On August 2, 2018, the Incident Investigation Program (IIP) was given a copy of a request for reciprocity to perform work on a nuclear gauge stuck shutter at the licensee's location. IIP searched its database and found that the gauge, a ThermoFisher model SUP-1C gauge containing a 100 millicurie (original activity) strontium - 90 source, had been reported as stuck and repaired on June 20, 2018 (EN 52815). The licensee was contacted
and the radiation safety officer (RSO) stated the gauge General Lic - GLA had stuck again this time in the closed position. The gauge does not present an exposure risk to any individual. The RSO stated he did not realize a shutter in the stuck closed position needed to be reported. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300.
Texas Incident Number: 9603