ENS 51947

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v t e ENS Event
05:00 May 20, 2016
Title	Fixed Nuclear Gauge Readings Higher than Expected
Event Description	The following information was received via E-mail: While performing routine shutter tests of fixed gauges, the licensee noted higher than expected readings from a fixed gauge when the shutter was closed. The expected reading was 2 millirem per hour and the readings during the shutter check were found to be 6 millirem per hour. The licensee has contacted the manufacturer and a field engineer is expected on Monday, May 23, 2016. The gauge is identified as an Ohmart SR-2, Serial Number M-2688, containing 4500 milliCuries of Cesium-137. The State of Arkansas is awaiting a written report from the licensee with a report of the findings of the field engineer." Arkansas Event Number: AR-2016-002 * * UPDATE FROM STEVE MACK TO DANIEL MILLS AT 1217 EDT ON 08/03/2016 * * * The following was received via email: A field service engineer was on site on June 20, 2016. Using multiple survey meters, including the licensee's meter, the higher radiation readings could not be duplicated. The field service engineer surveyed other gauges of the same type and found the radiation readings with the expected range of readings. The cause of the abnormal readings on the day of the shutter checks is unknown. The Department [Arkansas Department of Health] has asked the licensee to make notification if abnormal readings are detected in the future and the Department will follow up during future inspections. The Department considers this event to be closed. Notified R4DO (Haire) and NMSS (email).

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Where
Green Bay Packaging Inc, Arkansas Kraft Division Morrilton, Arkansas (NRC Region 4)
License number:	ARK-0197-0312
Organization:	Arkansas Department Of Health
Reporting

Agreement State
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+11.28 h0.47 days <br />0.0671 weeks <br />0.0155 months <br />)
Opened:	Steve Mack 16:17 May 20, 2016
NRC Officer:	Donald Norwood
Last Updated:	Aug 3, 2016
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Green Bay Packaging Inc, Arkansas Kraft Division with Agreement State
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