Event Notification Report for October 27, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/26/2011 - 10/27/2011
EVENT NUMBERS
47383473864737847456
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47383
Facility: FERMI
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JEFF GROFF
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JEFF GROFF
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 10/27/2011
Notification Time: 19:08 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2011
Event Time: 17:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/27/2011
Notification Time: 19:08 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2011
Event Time: 17:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/27/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
PATTY PELKE (R3DO)
PATTY PELKE (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF FIREARM
"At approximately 1715 EDT on 10/27/11, a Security Officer accidentally discharged his weapon and wounded himself in the foot. An ambulance and Monroe County Sheriff reported to the site. The officer was transported offsite to a local hospital. This is being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi)."
The officer was clearing his weapon following his shift when the accident occurred. No other individuals were hurt.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
"At approximately 1715 EDT on 10/27/11, a Security Officer accidentally discharged his weapon and wounded himself in the foot. An ambulance and Monroe County Sheriff reported to the site. The officer was transported offsite to a local hospital. This is being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi)."
The officer was clearing his weapon following his shift when the accident occurred. No other individuals were hurt.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47386
Facility: OCONEE
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP,[3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: SANDRA SEVERANCE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP,[3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: SANDRA SEVERANCE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 10/28/2011
Notification Time: 16:28 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/28/2011
Notification Time: 16:28 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/28/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
BRIAN BONSER (R2DO)
LYDIA CHANG (FSME)
BRIAN BONSER (R2DO)
LYDIA CHANG (FSME)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
DAMAGED PACKAGING CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
"The purpose of this report is to notify the NRC of a breach of a package containing a limited quantity of radioactive material. This breach was considered 'breakage' in accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Transportation. In accordance with 49 CFR 171.15, Duke Energy contacted the National Response Center at 1350 [EDT] on October 28, 2011, Report Number 993866. The National Response Center then contacted Mecklenburg County, NC, Emergency Management.
"Although the packaging of the radioactive material was damaged during transportation, the package was transported in an enclosed van. The radioactive material itself has not been released, and the damage did not result in radioactive contamination or any radiation exposure. This event is being reported because notification to other government agencies has been made."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
"The purpose of this report is to notify the NRC of a breach of a package containing a limited quantity of radioactive material. This breach was considered 'breakage' in accordance with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Transportation. In accordance with 49 CFR 171.15, Duke Energy contacted the National Response Center at 1350 [EDT] on October 28, 2011, Report Number 993866. The National Response Center then contacted Mecklenburg County, NC, Emergency Management.
"Although the packaging of the radioactive material was damaged during transportation, the package was transported in an enclosed van. The radioactive material itself has not been released, and the damage did not result in radioactive contamination or any radiation exposure. This event is being reported because notification to other government agencies has been made."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
Agreement State
Event Number: 47378
Rep Org: IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Licensee: AGRI INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS CO
Region: 3
City: FAIRFIELD State: IA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MELANIE RASMUSSON
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Licensee: AGRI INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS CO
Region: 3
City: FAIRFIELD State: IA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MELANIE RASMUSSON
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 10/27/2011
Notification Time: 12:12 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2011
Event Time: 10:27 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/27/2011
Notification Time: 12:12 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2011
Event Time: 10:27 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/27/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
PATTY PELKE (R3DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
ILTAB VIA EMAIL
PATTY PELKE (R3DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
ILTAB VIA EMAIL
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST STATIC ELIMINATOR CONTAINING 10 MILLICURIES POLONIUM 210
The state's licensee reported that they lost a NRD Nuclecel Device Model P-2021-8201, serial number A2HH880, which was shipped to the company on 09/01/10. The company noticed the device was missing on October 4th. However, the company also believes it could be installed somewhere in the facility in a location where it cannot be seen.
The State's licensee has implemented the following corrective actions:
"1) We will assign 1 device to its own machine cell and it will not be moved. 2) We have stopped the use of quick push/pull connections and replaced with threaded connections. 3) All Nuclecel devices are attached with yellow air hose ... and we don't use yellow air hoses on anything else. 4) We have added the devices to our month end inventory count."
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
The state's licensee reported that they lost a NRD Nuclecel Device Model P-2021-8201, serial number A2HH880, which was shipped to the company on 09/01/10. The company noticed the device was missing on October 4th. However, the company also believes it could be installed somewhere in the facility in a location where it cannot be seen.
The State's licensee has implemented the following corrective actions:
"1) We will assign 1 device to its own machine cell and it will not be moved. 2) We have stopped the use of quick push/pull connections and replaced with threaded connections. 3) All Nuclecel devices are attached with yellow air hose ... and we don't use yellow air hoses on anything else. 4) We have added the devices to our month end inventory count."
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
Agreement State
Event Number: 47456
Rep Org: KANSAS DEPT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
Licensee: PFI LLC
Region: 4
City: WICHITA State: KS
County:
License #: 10-C842
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES HARRIS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: PFI LLC
Region: 4
City: WICHITA State: KS
County:
License #: 10-C842
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES HARRIS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 11/18/2011
Notification Time: 13:35 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/18/2011
Notification Time: 13:35 [ET]
Event Date: 10/27/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/18/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - EXTREMITY OVEREXPOSURE FROM FLUORINE-18
The Kansas Department of Health and Environmental Services provided a notification via facsimile concerning an employee working for a State licensee (PFI LLC) who apparently received an extremity overexposure of 53,010 mrem during the month of September while processing the radiopharmaceutical Fluorine-18. No additional details concerning the circumstance of how the overexposure occurred was provided in the State's report.
The Headquarters Operations Officer was unable to contact the originator of the report for additional information.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environmental Services provided a notification via facsimile concerning an employee working for a State licensee (PFI LLC) who apparently received an extremity overexposure of 53,010 mrem during the month of September while processing the radiopharmaceutical Fluorine-18. No additional details concerning the circumstance of how the overexposure occurred was provided in the State's report.
The Headquarters Operations Officer was unable to contact the originator of the report for additional information.