CBRN event in Tennessee, Oak Ridge area, United States of America on Thu 12th June 2014

12th June 2014

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On June 12, 2014, a representative of Energy Solutions notified the Tennessee Division of Radiological Health that it had received a shipment from Philotechnics of Oake Ridge, TN on an “exclusive use” truck, which was determined to have radiation levels on its bottom surface of approximately 350 mR/hr. Later, the radiation source was determined to be a one cubic yard “‘film box’ containing GE68 waste generated by Siemens Medical Solutions.” The bottom of the box showed a “maximum contact radiation measurement” of 900 mR/hr and was classified as LSA 1 [low specific activity]. A letter has since been sent to Philotechnics from the State Division of Radiological Health outlining the shipper’s DRH regulation non-compliance.

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Tennessee ( Oak Ridge area )

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