ENS Event | |
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20:52 Apr 6, 2022 | |
| Title | |
| Event Description | The following is a synopsis of a report received from the state of New Mexico via phone call:
The Chino Mine in Vanadium, NM has two Berthold model LB7440 gauge devices malfunctioning. Unit Serial Number 3175, with a 250 milliCi Cs-137 source, has a broken latch and cannot be held in the closed position. Unit Serial Number DZ256A, 150 milliCi Cs-137 source, is stuck in the open position. Open is the normal operating position for both units and the units will remain in service until the service contractor arrives in May 2022. Both units have been roped off to prevent personnel from exposure. NM item number: N/A |
| Where | |
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| Freeport-Mcmorin - Chino Mine Vanadium, New Mexico (NRC Region 4) | |
| License number: | GA045-46 |
| Organization: | New Mexico Rad Control Program |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+15.18 h0.633 days <br />0.0904 weeks <br />0.0208 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Carl Sullivan 12:03 Apr 7, 2022 |
| NRC Officer: | Thomas Herrity |
| Last Updated: | Apr 7, 2022 |
| 55825 - NRC Website | |
Freeport-Mcmorin - Chino Mine with Agreement State | |
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[Table view]Agreement State Stuck Shutters 2022-04-06T20:52:00 | |