| U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center Event Reports For
06/30/2017 - 07/03/2017 ** EVENT NUMBERS ** |
 | Agreement State | Event Number: 52822 | Rep Org: NC DIV OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: HOSPIRA, INC
Region: 1
City: ROCKY MOUNT State: NC
County:
License #: 064-0969-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: TRAVIS CARTOSKI
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO | Notification Date: 06/23/2017
Notification Time: 11:37 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2017
Event Time: 11:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/23/2017 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
| Person (Organization):
FRANK ARNER (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
| Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - IRRADIATOR EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION
The following information was received from the State of North Carolina via email:
"On June 22, 2017 at [1130 EDT], North Carolina Radiation Protection Section (RPS) was informed by the Radiation Safety Officer for Hospira, Inc. (Pfizer), Rocky Mount, NC (License 064-0969-1) that they were experiencing an issue involving their Wet Shielded Irradiator (Nordion Model JS-8900, Serial Number IR-183, approved for 4,800,000.00 Ci of Co-60). RSO stated that during routine maintenance checks the Source 1 Rack of the irradiator would not trip the down switch to confirm the source rack was in the down position on the control panel and that they were following emergency procedures. Nordion was then contacted by the licensee to obtain assistance. RPS inspectors were immediately dispatched to the licensee's site.
"Once on site, RSO informed RPS that visual confirmation was made of source position via hydraulic cylinders that were fully extended, comparison of cable tightness on roof was observed, and that no indication of radiation in the vault was detected; all leading to the unconfirmed indication that the source rack had moved to the down position. With the assistance from Nordion, Hospira staff were able to initiate bypass procedures and gain access to the vault where confirmation was made that the source racks were in the down position.
"Nordion advised that a faulty down position switch was the cause for the failure. Switch was repaired on site by Hospira engineers, same day. Following repair, Hospira personnel cycled the sources which were brought up into position for one sterilization cycle and then the sources were brought down to test the position sensor. The test was successful, as indicated by the down position indicator lamps and screen on the operator's panel. Nordion staff was informed of the successful test and Hospira staff continued procedural tests to confirm full functionality. After confirming cycling up and down of the source racks, Hospira personnel performed full monthly QA check before resuming operations. 30-Day report is pending to RPS." |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 52823 | Rep Org: MA RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM
Licensee: HEURESIS CORPORTATION
Region: 1
City: NEWTON State: MA
County:
License #: 55-0702
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOSHUA DAEHLER
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO | Notification Date: 06/23/2017
Notification Time: 16:13 [ET]
Event Date: 06/21/2017
Event Time: [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/23/2017 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
| Person (Organization):
FRANK ARNER (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
| Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEAKING SEALED SOURCE
The following information was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via email:
"The licensee reported on June 23, 2017 that licensee learned from its licensed leak test service provider on June 21, 2017 that one 6 millicurie, cobalt-57 sealed source out of 25 sources received in a package on June 16, 2017 from the source manufacturer, Eckert & Ziegler Isotope Products, tested positive for leakage. The leakage was reported as being 4.2 times the limit of 0.005 microCuries (0.021 microCuries). The other 24 sources showed no contamination.
"The leaking sealed source is an Eckert & Ziegler Isotope Products Model 3901-2 source, serial number P6-883.
"The licensee reported that the leaking source was contained and secured in an individual zip lock type plastic bag; that there is no facility contamination based on area surveys performed; that the external surfaces of the package received, that had contained all of the 25 source, had been wipe tested and that the package was not contaminated; and that the sources were not used pending leak test results.
"The licensee reported that it notified the source manufacturer on June 21, 2017, received a return authorization number from the manufacturer, and shipped the source back to the manufacturer on June 22, 2017.
"The Agency [Massachusetts Radiation Control Program] considers this event to be open." |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 52824 | Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: DESERT NDT LLC
Region: 4
City: ODESSA State: TX
County:
License #: 06462
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ARTHUR TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD | Notification Date: 06/23/2017
Notification Time: 16:47 [ET]
Event Date: 06/23/2017
Event Time: [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/27/2017 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
| Person (Organization):
VINCENT GADDY (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
PATRICIA MILLIGAN (EMAI)
| Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - POSSIBLE DOSE EXCEEDING LIMITS RECEIVED
The following information was received via E-mail:
This event occurred at a field site in or near Orla, Texas.
"On June 23, 2017, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] was notified by the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) that an event had occurred involving one of their radiography crews. The RSO stated while performing radiography operations at a field site, a radiographer had approached a SPEC 150 exposure device (camera) containing an 81 Curie iridium-192 source to disconnect the guide tube. After reaching down to disconnect the guide tube, the radiographer noticed the guide tube was not completely attached to the camera and their exposure device (ND 2000 dose rate meter) was pegged high on the times ten scale. The source was then fully retracted to the fully shielded position. The radiographer stated his hand was in close proximity to the guide for about 10 seconds. The radiographer stated his self-reading dosimeter was reading 52 millirem after the event. The RSO stated the radiographers were on their way back to their office. The RSO stated the TLD badges for radiographers would be sent in for reading by their dosimetry processor. The RSO stated the radiographers would be interviewed and the licensee would inform the Agency on Monday, June 26, 2017, what their investigation revealed. The RSO did not have any additional information. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300.
Texas Incident #: I-9496
* * * UPDATE FROM ART TUCKER (VIA EMAIL) TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1027 EDT ON 6/27/17 * * *
The following information was received via E-mail:
"On June 27, 2017, the Agency contacted the licensee and inquired on the status of the radiographer exposed during this event. The licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) stated they have not seen any changes in the appearance of the radiographer's hands. The RSO stated the radiographer has not felt any discomfort in his hands. The RSO stated a blood sample will be sent to Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, for analysis. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Notified R4DO (Vasquez), NMSS Events Notification and NSIR (Milligan) by email. |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 52836 | Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [ ] [3] [ ]
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JUSTIN MCDONALD
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK | Notification Date: 06/30/2017
Notification Time: 09:04 [ET]
Event Date: 06/30/2017
Event Time: 01:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/30/2017 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(B) - POT RHR INOP
| Person (Organization):
RAY POWELL (R1DO)
|
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX CRIT | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | | 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation | Event Text CONDENSATE STORAGE TANK DECLARED INOPERABLE
"On June 30, 2017 at time 0130 [EDT], the Condensate Storage Tank (CST) was declared inoperable per Technical Specification 3.7.6. A pin hole sized through wall leak was discovered on the downstream side of CD-123, 32 Auxiliary Boiler Feed Pump Bearing Cooling Relief Valve, which is unisolable to the CST. No type of Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) can be used to effectively characterize the defect. Based on the inability to characterize the defect and the fact that the degradation mechanism is not readily apparent, the valve is considered inoperable because the valve has lost its ability to maintain a pressure boundary. As a result, the CST is inoperable. Currently, the CST has 580,000 gallons of water contained in the tank, which is well above the minimum required amount of 360,000 gallons. City water is the backup means to supply water to the Auxiliary Feedwater System, and this has been verified to be operable in accordance with the Actions of the Technical Specification. The CST must be restored to operable status within 7 days.
"The CST provides cooling water to remove decay heat and the minimum amount of water in the Condensate Storage Tank is the amount needed to maintain the plant for 24 hours at hot shutdown following a trip from full power. The CST satisfies Criteria 2 and 3 of 10 CFR 50.36.
"This event was determined to be reportable as a Loss of Safety Function pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B)."
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector and the State of New York. |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 52837 | Facility: FERMI
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [ ] [ ]
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: KELLEY BELENKY
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA | Notification Date: 07/01/2017
Notification Time: 17:35 [ET]
Event Date: 07/01/2017
Event Time: 14:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/01/2017 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
| Person (Organization):
ERIC DUNCAN (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 | Event Text SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE IN EXCESS OF STATE PERMIT LIMITS
"At 1420 EDT on 7/1/17, Fermi 2 determined that the site was in violation of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit due to chemical addition pumps (for the cooling tower reservoir) being out of service for approximately seventeen hours. This resulted in sodium hypochlorite concentrations exceeding state limits. As of 0855 EDT [on] 7/1/17, the levels of sodium hypochlorite were restored to less than measureable values.
"Reports will be made to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and other local agencies. Since these reports are in the process of being made, this is considered a news release or notification to other government agencies, therefore this event is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi).
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The licensee also notified Monroe County. | |