2022 Individual Actions
Dr. Nathan Hatfield (IA-22-023)
On November 10, 2022, the NRC issued a notice of violation for a Severity Level III violation to Dr. Nathan Hatfield, an interventional radiologist working at Cabell Huntington Hospital (licensee) in West Virginia. Dr. Hatfield failed to comply with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 30.10(a) and placed the licensee in violation of 10 CFR 20.1502(a) when he deliberately failed to wear his assigned dosimetry and did not allow the licensee to monitor occupational exposure to radiation sources under its control.
Dr. William Regits (IA-22-026)
On October 5, 2022, the NRC issued a notice of violation to Dr. Regits for a Severity Level III violation for engaging in deliberate misconduct while employed as a designated Source Custodian and researcher under contract with the U.S. Department of Commerce – National Institute of Standards and Technology (licensee)and caused the licensee to be in violation of 10 CFR 30.10. Specifically, Dr. Regits caused the licensee to violate its NRC license by deliberately failing to comply with licensee procedures for responding to a release of radioactivity and, instead, attempted to decontaminate himself, equipment, and lab facilities to avoid disruption of his work.
Dr. Sabah Butty (IA-22-005)
On September 1, 2022, the NRC issued a notice of violation for a Severity Level III violation to Dr. Butty, an interventional radiologist working at Indiana University-IUPUI/IU Medical Center Campus (licensee) in Indianapolis. Dr. Butty failed to comply with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 30.10(a) and placed the licensee in violation of 10 CFR 20.1502(a) when he deliberately failed to wear his assigned dosimetry and did not allow the licensee to monitor occupational exposure to radiation sources under its control.
Dr. Maximilian Pyko (IA-22-006)
On September 1, 2022, the NRC issued a notice of violation for a Severity Level III violation to Dr. Pyko, an interventional radiologist working at Indiana University-IUPUI/IU Medical Center Campus (licensee) in Indianapolis. Dr. Pyko failed to comply with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 30.10(a) and placed the licensee in violation of 10 CFR 20.1502(a) when he deliberately failed to wear his assigned dosimetry and did not allow the licensee to monitor occupational exposure to radiation sources under its control.
Mr. Ronald Salgado (IA-22-027)
On August 12, 2022, the NRC issued a notice of violation to Mr. Ronald Salgado for a Severity Level III violation. Mr. Salgado, a licensed reactor operator assigned to the Turkey Point Nuclear Station, violated the terms and conditions of his license when he performed activities authorized by his license while under the influence of alcohol that could adversely affect his ability to perform licensed duties safely and competently, as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 55.53(j).
Ms. Sharon Busby (IA-21-069)
On June 14, 2022, the NRC issued a notice of violation to Ms. Busby for a Severity Level III violation. Ms. Busby, the owner and President of Advanced Inspection Technologies, Inc. (licensee), failed to comply with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 30.10(a) and placed the licensee in violation of 10 CFR 150.20 when she deliberately failed to file NRC Form 241 "Report of Proposed Activities in Non-Agreement States" at least three days prior to engaging in licensed activities within NRC jurisdiction.
Ms. Shannon Gray (IA-21-060)
On May 19, 2022, the NRC issued a confirmatory order (CO) to Ms. Gray confirming commitments reached as a part of an alternate dispute resolution (ADR) mediation settlement agreement between Ms. Gray and the NRC. The ADR mediation and subsequent CO were based on the results of an investigation at Avera McKennan (licensee) in which the NRC identified an apparent violation of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 10 CFR 30.10(a)(1) “Deliberate Misconduct” associated with Ms. Gray, a licensee nuclear medicine manager, for willfully failing to assure that the licensee determined doses of unsealed byproduct material for medical use as required by 10 CFR10 CFR 35.63(a). Ms. Gray disagrees that a violation of 10 CFR 35.63(a) occurred and that deliberate misconduct was associated with the apparent violation. The parties agree to disagree on whether the violation occurred. Additionally, Ms. Gray agreed to complete wide-ranging actions that are expected to improve the licensee program, as fully described in the CO. In consideration of the actions and commitments outlined in the CO, the NRC agrees not to issue a notice of violation for the apparent violation.
Ms. Traci Hollingshead (IA-21-061)
On May 19, 2022, the NRC issued a confirmatory order (CO) to Ms. Hollingshead confirming commitments reached as a part of an alternate dispute resolution (ADR) mediation settlement agreement between Ms. Hollingshead and the NRC. The ADR mediation and subsequent CO were based on the results of an investigation at Avera McKennan (licensee) in which the NRC identified an apparent violation of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 10 CFR 30.10(a)(1) “Deliberate Misconduct” associated with Ms. Hollingshead, the licensee radiation safety officer, for willfully failing to assure that the licensee determined doses of unsealed byproduct material for medical use as required by 10 CFR10 CFR 35.63(a). Ms. Hollingshead disagrees that a violation of 10 CFR 35.63(a) occurred and that deliberate misconduct was associated with the apparent violation. The parties agree to disagree on whether the violation occurred. Additionally, Ms. Hollingshead agreed to complete wide-ranging actions that are expected to improve the licensee program, as fully described in the CO. In consideration of the actions and commitments outlined in the CO, the NRC agrees not to issue a notice of violation for the apparent violation.
Mr. Joseph Berkich (IA-21-062)
On March 2, 2022, the NRC issued an Order prohibiting Mr. Joseph Berkich from involvement in NRC-licensed activities. Mr. Berkich, former owner of Steel City Gamma, LLC (SCG), deliberately caused SCG to be in violation of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 150.20 and 10 CFR 30.3, when he conducted licensed activities using radiography in NRC jurisdiction without filing for reciprocity and without a specific NRC license. Specifically, Mr. Berkick will be prohibited from conducting, supervising, directing, or in any other way engaging in NRC-licensed activities for a period of five years and immediately cease all current involvement in NRC-licensed activities. After the five-year prohibition has expired, Mr. Berkich will be required to notify the NRC, within 20 days following acceptance of his first employment offer involving NRC-licensed activities.
Mr. Magnus Quitmeyer (IA-21-051)
On January 27, 2022, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to Mr. Magnus Quitmeyer, a licensed reactor operator assigned to the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, for violation of 10 CFR 55.53(j) (Conditions of Licenses) which requires, in part, that the licensee shall not use any illegal drugs and shall not perform activities authorized by a license issued under 10 CFR Part 55 while under the influence of an illegal substance that could adversely affect his ability to perform his licensed duties safely and competently. Specifically, between June 19 and July 6, 2020, Mr. Quitmeyer, while on vacation, deliberately violated 10 CFR 55.53(j) and used an illegal substance. Subsequently, between July 11 and August 7, 2020, Mr. Quitmeyer performed duties as a reactor operator while under the influence of an illegal substance. This is a Severity Level III violation in accordance with NRC Enforcement Policy Section 6.4.
Mr. Kevin Wright (IA-21-040)
On January 26, 2022, the NRC issued a Notice of Violation to Mr. Kevin Wright, for a Severity Level III violation of 10 CFR 50.5(a) requirements. Mr. Wright, the Security Training Superintendent responsible for armorer duties, deliberately caused Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC (Licensee), Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, to be in violation of 10 CFR Part 73, Appendix B, Criterion VI.G, "Weapons, Personal Equipment, and Maintenance," Section 3(a), "Firearms maintenance program," when he failed to perform required annual material condition inspections of firearms and falsified the records submitted to the NRC that related to these activities. Specifically, Mr. Wright, deliberately did not perform required annual material condition inspections on all duty firearms as described in facility procedures and the Commission-approved Training and Qualification Plan. Additionally, after the NRC questioned him about not performing the annual material condition inspection, he inaccurately documented in the firearms maintenance logs that the inspections had been performed.