U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center Event Reports For 8/15/2018 - 8/16/2018 ** EVENT NUMBERS ** |
Agreement State | Event Number: 53539 | Rep Org: OHIO BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION Licensee: KETTERING MEDICAL CENTER Region: 3 City: KETTERING State: OH County: MONTGOMERY License #: 02120580021 Agreement: Y Docket: NRC Notified By: MICHAEL J RUBADUE HQ OPS Officer: BRIAN LIN | Notification Date: 08/08/2018 Notification Time: 16:46 [ET] Event Date: 08/02/2018 Event Time: 00:00 [EDT] Last Update Date: 08/08/2018 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: AGREEMENT STATE | Person (Organization): MICHAEL KUNOWSKI (R3DO) NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL) PATRICIA MILLIGAN (INES) DAN COLLINS (EMAIL) | Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - PATIENT OVEREXPOSURE
The following information was received via E-mail:
"The licensee reported to the [Ohio] Department [of Health] on 8/3/2018 that a potential medical event had occurred due to a delay in a surgical procedure. The delay was caused by the insurance company rescinding approval to remove a breast tumor until three medical opinions were obtained. The licensee implanted a 472 microCi I-125 seed [radioactive seed localization] (RSL) in the tumor on 5/29/2018 after receiving approval from the insurance company. The surgery was scheduled for 6/4/2018. The expected dose to the patient was 12.65 Rem to the tissue and 1.52 Rem EDE [Effective Dose Equivalent]. The surgery was delayed until approval from the insurance company was obtained, and was performed on 8/2/2018. The delay resulted in a tissue dose of 99.45 Rem and EDE of 11.93 Rem.
"A follow-up will be conducted with the routine inspection in September."
Ohio State Report: OH180006
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. |
Power Reactor | Event Number: 53548 | Facility: BEAVER VALLEY Region: 1 State: PA Unit: [] [2] [] RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP NRC Notified By: ROB KLINDWORTH HQ OPS Officer: RICHARD SMITH | Notification Date: 08/12/2018 Notification Time: 02:58 [ET] Event Date: 08/12/2018 Event Time: 01:58 [EDT] Last Update Date: 08/16/2018 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: 50.72(b)(2)(i) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION | Person (Organization): CHRISTOPHER CAHILL (R1DO) | 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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REQUIRED SHUTDOWN - LOSS OF 480 VOLTAGE EMERGENCY BUS
"On 8-12-18 at 0158 EDT, Beaver Valley Unit 2 experienced a loss of 480 Volt 2P Emergency Bus. This resulted in a Loss of Safety Function due to the 2-2 Emergency Diesel Generator [EDG] being Inoperable coincident with the Residual Heat Release Valve (2SVS-HCV104). A Technical Specification shutdown is required per LCO 3.0.3."
The Licensee also stated they were in an unanalyzed condition due to the EDG and Residual Heat Release Valve being inoperable at the same time.
The Licensee is shutting down to Mode 5 (Cold Shutdown).
The Licensee is notifying the Resident Inspector.
The Licensee will be making a Press Release about the unplanned shutdown.
* * * UPDATE ON 08/16/2018 AT 1424 EDT FROM BLASE BARTKO TO KEN MOTT * * *
"On 8-12-18 at 0158 [EDT] Beaver Valley Unit 2 experienced a loss of 480 Volt 2P Emergency Bus. Per operational guidance, this was determined to be a Loss of Safety Function due to the Unit 2 Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) being INOPERABLE coincident with the Residual Heat Release Valve (2SVS-HCV104) 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B) and (D). This was also reported as an Unanalyzed Condition 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(b).
"No Press Release was performed for this event.
"The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
"At 0410 [EDT] a Technical Specification Shutdown was commenced 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(i).
"At 2011 [EDT] the 480 Volt 2P Emergency Bus was restored and energized.
"Further evaluation of the event has determined that this event was not an Unanalyzed Condition and did not result in a Loss of Safety Function. The classifications of Unanalyzed Condition and Loss of Safety Function are being retracted.
"The accuracy of the existing guidance relative to Safety Function has been entered in the Corrective Action Program and interim actions have been taken to provide accurate guidance."
Notified R1DO (Young) via email. |
Power Reactor | Event Number: 53551 | Facility: BYRON Region: 3 State: IL Unit: [1] [2] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: JOHN CONROY HQ OPS Officer: KENNETH MOTT | Notification Date: 08/16/2018 Notification Time: 12:08 [ET] Event Date: 08/16/2018 Event Time: 08:40 [CDT] Last Update Date: 08/16/2018 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section: 26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY | Person (Organization): KARLA STOEDTER (R3DO) FFD GROUP (EMAIL) | 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 | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation | Event Text FITNESS-FOR-DUTY TEST POSITIVE FOR LICENSED EMPLOYEE
"In accordance with 10 CFR 26.719(b)(2)(ii), this notification reports a licensed Operations employee had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness for duty test. The individual was not in the protected area and not performing licensed duties at the time of discovery. The employee's access to the plant has been suspended.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified." | |