Overexposure to Radiographer

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Event Date: 16 January 2015 Event Type: Radiation Source
Event Location: United States of America, Baton Rouge, Louisiana/Acuren Inspection INES Rating: 2 (Final)

While on location at a temporary jobsite, the licensee radiographer attempted to disconnect the guide tube from the radiography camera, without ensuring the source was in the shielded position. The licensee has confirmed a whole body dose of 64 mSv (6.4 rem) which exceeds the statutory dose limit of 50 mSv (5 rem). The licensee also confirmed a hand dose of 2,060 mSv (206 rem) which exceeds the statutory limit of 500 mSv (50 rem) for extremities. NRC EN50745.

INES Rating: 2 - Incident (Final)
Release beyond authorized limits? No
Overexposure of a member of the public? No
Overexposure of a worker? Yes
Contamination spread within the facility? No
Damage to radiological barriers (incl. fuel damage) within the facility? No
Degradation of Defence In-Depth No
Person injured physically or casualty? No
Is there a continuing problem? No

Patricia Milligan
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Patricia.Milligan@nrc.gov
http://www.nrc.gov
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