CBRN event in United States of America on Wed 21st January 2026

21st January 2026

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The source (70.9 Ci Ir-192) for a Delta 880 radiography camera, model number A424-9, could not be retracted normally. The licensee's radiation safety officer was called to the site and was able to retract the source. The camera failure is being investigated by the licensee to determine the cause of the failure. After the licensee's investigation, the camera will be sent to the manufacturer.

The maximum personal dose while retracting the source was 197 mrem.

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