PNO-II-98-045A, on 981022,damaged Radioactive Matls Update Made.Fedex Took Actions to Isolate & Control Contamination, Including Removal of Some Asphalt.Tn Radiation Control Staff Monitored Fedex Activities
| ML20155A359 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 10/28/1998 |
| From: | Dan Collins NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| References | |
| PNO-II-98-045A, PNO-II-98-45A, NUDOCS 9810280273 | |
| Download: ML20155A359 (1) | |
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October 28, 1998 PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION OF EVENT OR UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE PNO-II-98-045A ,
1 This preliminary notification constitutes EARLY notice of events of POSSIBLE safety or public interest significance. The information is as initially received without verification or evaluation, and is basically all that is known by Region II staff in Atlanta, Georgia on this date. 1 I
Facility Licensee Emercency Classification Federal Express Notification of Unusual Event Memphis, Tennessee Alert Site Area Emergency General Emergency X Not Applicable
Subject:
DAMAGED RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS PACKAGE (UPDATE)
On October 22, 1998, the State of Tennessee informed Region II that a package containing 3.7 gigabecquerels (Gbq) (100 millicuries) of iodine 131 solution was run over by a forklift in an area outside the Federal Express (FedEx). hub at the Memphis, Tennessee Airport. Preliminary surveys indicated there was contamination on the tarmac, on the wheels of two forklifts, and on one individual's shoe.
FedEx took actions to isolate and control the contamination, including removal of some asphalt. Bioassays were performed on 11 employees who could have been exposed to the iodine. The results were all negative.
All contaminated materials are stored in an isolated, locked area. FedEx will have a contractor pick up the material for disposal.
Tennessee Radiation Control staff monitored FedEx's activities. This information is current as of 11:00 a.m. on October 28, 1998.
Contact:
DAVID COLLINS (404)S62-4735 9910280273 981028 PDR 18tE
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