Eyewitness News Memphis - Arkansas Officials Looking For Missing Radioactive Gauge
Eyewitness News Memphis - Arkansas Officials Looking For Missing Radioactive Gauge: "Arkansas Officials Looking For Missing Radioactive Gauge
Posted: 4/27/2006 12:28:57 PM
A radioactive gauge used to measure soil density disappeared from a job site in Jonesboro. State officials say anyone finding the gauge should call authorities immediately.
The gauge may pose a health risk if handled or carried for an extended period.
The Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services says the gauge is a Troxler Electronic Laboratory Model 3440. The gauge has a serial number of 36212. The agency says the gauge contains Cesium-137 and Americium-2411. The gauge is in a yellow plastic transport case and weighs about 90 pounds, officials said.
Anyone finding the gauge is asked to call 800-633-1735."
Posted: 4/27/2006 12:28:57 PM
A radioactive gauge used to measure soil density disappeared from a job site in Jonesboro. State officials say anyone finding the gauge should call authorities immediately.
The gauge may pose a health risk if handled or carried for an extended period.
The Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services says the gauge is a Troxler Electronic Laboratory Model 3440. The gauge has a serial number of 36212. The agency says the gauge contains Cesium-137 and Americium-2411. The gauge is in a yellow plastic transport case and weighs about 90 pounds, officials said.
Anyone finding the gauge is asked to call 800-633-1735."
posted by Greta Jane at Friday, April 28, 2006
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