U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center Event Reports For 7/4/2018 - 7/5/2018 ** EVENT NUMBERS ** |
Agreement State | Event Number: 53473 | Rep Org: NEW YORK CITY BUREAU OF RAD HEALTH Licensee: ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI Region: 1 City: NEW YORK CITY State: NY County: License #: 75-2909-04 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: HAILU TEDLA HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH | Notification Date: 06/26/2018 Notification Time: 08:16 [ET] Event Date: 06/25/2018 Event Time: 00:00 [EDT] Last Update Date: 06/26/2018 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: AGREEMENT STATE | Person (Organization): DAVE WERKHEISER (R1DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL) | Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - UNDERDOSE OF Y-90 THERASPHERES
The following information was obtained from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Radiological Health via email:
"On June 25, 2018, a 65-year old male patient was treated with Y90 TheraSphere to the right side of the liver. The intended dose of administration was 64.8 mCi (2.4 GBq). Upon conclusion of the procedure, when the waste materials (delivery line, vial, gauze, etc.) was counted, it was found that 41.87 mCi (1.55 GBq) of Y90 TheraSphere was actually administered to the patient. In other words patient received 64.6% of intended dose. The Radiation Safety Office of Mount Sinai Hospital reported the incident to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene [NYCDOH] on 6/25/2018 at 1340 hrs. These findings were communicated to the patient and the referring physician within 24 hours. The licensee stated that no serious adverse events occurred and the patient will be followed up with Interventional Radiology as per protocol. The licensee indicated that the root cause analysis of the event is currently being performed and a detailed report of the event with corrective action will be sent to the NYCDOH within 15 days."
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient. |
Agreement State | Event Number: 53474 | Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Licensee: EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION Region: 4 City: BAYTOWN State: TX County: License #: L01135 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: ARTHUR TUCKER HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO | Notification Date: 06/26/2018 Notification Time: 17:30 [ET] Event Date: 11/29/2017 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT] Last Update Date: 06/26/2018 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: AGREEMENT STATE | Person (Organization): RYAN ALEXANDER (R4DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL) | Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SHUTTER
The following information was received from the State of Texas:
"During the review of an event, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] found a letter from a licensee reporting the shutter on a Ohmart model SHD-45 containing a 50 millicurie cesium - 137 source had failed in the closed position. The report was dated November 29, 2017. The shutter did not pose an exposure risk to any individual. The licensee has worked with the manufacturer and the gauge was scheduled to be replaced on June 21, 2018. The Agency has not been able to confirm if the gauge was repaired/replaced. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident Number: I-9588 |
Agreement State | Event Number: 53475 | Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM Licensee: GE HITACHI NUCLEAR ENERGY AMERICA, LLC DBA VNC Region: 4 City: SUNOL State: CA County: License #: 0017-01 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: K. A. HEWADIKARAM HQ OPS Officer: ANDREW WAUGH | Notification Date: 06/26/2018 Notification Time: 18:28 [ET] Event Date: 03/24/2017 Event Time: 00:00 [PDT] Last Update Date: 06/26/2018 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: AGREEMENT STATE | Person (Organization): RYAN ALEXANDER (R4DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL) | Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FAILURE TO PROPERLY LABEL A SHIPMENT
The following information was obtained from the State of California via email:
"On 03/16/18, the Site Manager at Vallecitos Nuclear Center (VNC) contacted RHB [California Radiologic Health Branch] licensing unit to notify of an incident related to a shipment from their facility. The incident occurred a year ago on 03/24/17, where a shipment of Cf-252 sources with a TI [Transportation Index] of 19 was inadvertently not flagged as exclusive use. This was identified by CHP [California Highway Patrol] at a weigh station approximately 10 miles from VNC [in Livermore, CA] and the shipment was returned to the facility. VNC corrected the paperwork, calling the shipment out as exclusive use. VNC was cited by CHP. VNC has recently received a letter from Alameda County District Attorney's Office referencing a Vehicle Code and a Professional Code. RHB will be following up on this investigation regarding failure to immediately notify RHB and for failure to label the shipment as exclusive use.
"Note: Inspection unit at RHB was notified of this incident on 06/18/18."
California Report No: 5010-031618 |
Part 21 | Event Number: 53489 | Rep Org: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL Licensee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL Region: 3 City: MARSHALLTOWN State: IA County: License #: Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: KIM SAGAR HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH | Notification Date: 07/05/2018 Notification Time: 20:41 [ET] Event Date: 05/07/2018 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT] Last Update Date: 07/05/2018 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: 21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE | Person (Organization): LAURA KOZAK (R3DO) - PART 21/50.55 REACTORS (EMAIL) | Event Text PART 21 NOTIFICATION - HEX NUTS AND CAP SCREWS ON CERTAIN VEE-BALL VALVES NOT PROPERLY DEDICATED
Fisher Controls issued FIN 2018-02 for hex nuts and caps screws for securing the valve body-to-actuator on eight valves (six purchased by D.C. Cook Nuclear and two purchased by Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power) that were not commercial grade dedicated. Fisher became aware of this issue on May 7, 2018.
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Jacob Clos Quality Manager Emerson Automation Solutions Fisher Controls International LLC 301 South First Avenue Marshalltown, IA 50158 Phone: (641) 754-2108 Jacob.Clos@Emerson.com | |