Event Notification Report for May 15, 2001
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/14/2001 - 05/15/2001
EVENT NUMBERS
37995379923799337989
General Information or Other
Event Number: 37995
Rep Org: FLORIDA BUREAU OF RADIATION CONTROL
Licensee: WINGERTER LABORATORIES, INC.
Region: 2
City: MIAMI State: FL
County: DADE
License #: 0673-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JEAROLD EAKINS (fax)
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Licensee: WINGERTER LABORATORIES, INC.
Region: 2
City: MIAMI State: FL
County: DADE
License #: 0673-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JEAROLD EAKINS (fax)
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Notification Date: 05/16/2001
Notification Time: 16:12 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2001
Event Time: 16:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/03/2002
Notification Time: 16:12 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2001
Event Time: 16:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/03/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
CHARLES R. OGLE (R2)
SUSAN FRANT (NMSS)
CHARLES R. OGLE (R2)
SUSAN FRANT (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT REGARDING THE THEFT OF A TROXLER GAUGE FROM THE RESIDENCE OF A WINGERTER LABORATORIES, INC. EMPLOYEE IN MIAMI, FLORIDA
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the Florida Bureau of Radiation Control:
"Incident Number[:] FL01-057"
"Incident Date[:] 15-May-01"
"Licensee or Owner[:] WINGERTER LABORATORIES, INC."
"City, State, and Zip Code[:] Miami, FL 33181"
"License #[:] 0673-1"
"License Type; Category[:] Specific; 3L(1)"
"Isotope(s)[:] Cs-137, Am-241"
"Activity(s)[:] N/A"
"Material Form; Chemical Form; Physical Form[:] N/A"
"Portable Disposition of Material[:] Unknown"
"Exposure? No"
"Incident Category[:] Loss of Control - Lost , Abandoned, or Stolen Materials"
"Location Classification[:] Unrestricted Area"
"Incident Description[: A licensee] operator[, ...,] was transporting [the] gauge from [a] jobsite to [the] office and stopped off at [a] personal residence (@ [approximately] 1600 hrs.). [The employee] left [the] truck running while he went into [the] residence. When [the] employee returned, [the] truck and gauge were missing. [The key] ring for [the] truck also contained keys to [the] gauge[,] employees residence[,] and personal vehicles. Company has issued [a] press release in the Miami Herald newspaper offering $1,000 for information on [the] return of [the] truck/gauge. [The truck] was reported recovered at 1500 on 16 May. [The gauge] is still missing."
"Device Type (Quantity)[:] Soil moisture/Density Gauge"
"Manufacturer[:] Troxler"
"Model Number[:] 3411-B"
"Serial Number(s)[:] 7400"
"Emergency Groups at Scene[:] USNRC, State Warning Point"
"Organizations Notified[:] Metro Dade PD"
"Media Contacted[:] None"
(Call the NRC operations officer for state and licensee contact information, the incident location, and licensee operator name.)
***UPDATE 10/3/02 0809 EDT JERRY EAKINS TO MIKE NORRIS***
"Pick-up truck, driven by [ ],scrap metal collector, tripped the monitor alarm. [ ]identified the isotope as Cs-
137 with an Exploraniun instrument. After consultation with this office, [ ] unloaded the truck, identified the gauge, and placed it in a secure locked box until the inspector picked it up. The gauge had been reported stolen on
15 May 01, incident report FL01-057. Incident tag # K-31 was issued. Gauge was returned to licensee."
The source was secured and locked. Surveys indicated no leakage from the source.
Notified R2DO (Henson) and NMSS EO (Brown).
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the Florida Bureau of Radiation Control:
"Incident Number[:] FL01-057"
"Incident Date[:] 15-May-01"
"Licensee or Owner[:] WINGERTER LABORATORIES, INC."
"City, State, and Zip Code[:] Miami, FL 33181"
"License #[:] 0673-1"
"License Type; Category[:] Specific; 3L(1)"
"Isotope(s)[:] Cs-137, Am-241"
"Activity(s)[:] N/A"
"Material Form; Chemical Form; Physical Form[:] N/A"
"Portable Disposition of Material[:] Unknown"
"Exposure? No"
"Incident Category[:] Loss of Control - Lost , Abandoned, or Stolen Materials"
"Location Classification[:] Unrestricted Area"
"Incident Description[: A licensee] operator[, ...,] was transporting [the] gauge from [a] jobsite to [the] office and stopped off at [a] personal residence (@ [approximately] 1600 hrs.). [The employee] left [the] truck running while he went into [the] residence. When [the] employee returned, [the] truck and gauge were missing. [The key] ring for [the] truck also contained keys to [the] gauge[,] employees residence[,] and personal vehicles. Company has issued [a] press release in the Miami Herald newspaper offering $1,000 for information on [the] return of [the] truck/gauge. [The truck] was reported recovered at 1500 on 16 May. [The gauge] is still missing."
"Device Type (Quantity)[:] Soil moisture/Density Gauge"
"Manufacturer[:] Troxler"
"Model Number[:] 3411-B"
"Serial Number(s)[:] 7400"
"Emergency Groups at Scene[:] USNRC, State Warning Point"
"Organizations Notified[:] Metro Dade PD"
"Media Contacted[:] None"
(Call the NRC operations officer for state and licensee contact information, the incident location, and licensee operator name.)
***UPDATE 10/3/02 0809 EDT JERRY EAKINS TO MIKE NORRIS***
"Pick-up truck, driven by [ ],scrap metal collector, tripped the monitor alarm. [ ]identified the isotope as Cs-
137 with an Exploraniun instrument. After consultation with this office, [ ] unloaded the truck, identified the gauge, and placed it in a secure locked box until the inspector picked it up. The gauge had been reported stolen on
15 May 01, incident report FL01-057. Incident tag # K-31 was issued. Gauge was returned to licensee."
The source was secured and locked. Surveys indicated no leakage from the source.
Notified R2DO (Henson) and NMSS EO (Brown).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37992
Facility: CALVERT CLIFFS
Region: 1 State: MD
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: BRUCE SHICK
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Region: 1 State: MD
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: BRUCE SHICK
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Notification Date: 05/15/2001
Notification Time: 16:44 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2001
Event Time: 16:08 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/15/2001
Notification Time: 16:44 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2001
Event Time: 16:08 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/15/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
| 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 | 68 | Power Operation | 68 | Power Operation |
MAJOR LOSS OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CAPABILITIES IN THE CALVERT COUNTY AREA
At 1608 on 05/15/01, the control room was notified that 40 of the 49 [emergency] sirens failed to respond [during] the weekly silent test at 1445. The apparent cause is currently believed to be a potential transformer failure. Troubleshooting and repairs are in progress.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
At 1608 on 05/15/01, the control room was notified that 40 of the 49 [emergency] sirens failed to respond [during] the weekly silent test at 1445. The apparent cause is currently believed to be a potential transformer failure. Troubleshooting and repairs are in progress.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37993
Facility: BYRON
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BRYAN HERRING
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BRYAN HERRING
HQ OPS Officer: DOUG WEAVER
Notification Date: 05/16/2001
Notification Time: 05:38 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2001
Event Time: 07:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/16/2001
Notification Time: 05:38 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2001
Event Time: 07:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/16/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL PARKER (R3)
MICHAEL PARKER (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 98 | Power Operation | 98 | Power Operation |
PLANT MAY HAVE OPERATED ABOVE 100% POWER
During power up-rate data verification, Byron Station identified that an improper feedwater density factor and thermal expansion coefficient had been used to calculate feedwater flow constants (referred to as AMAG constants) on Units 1 and 2. The improper constants resulted in a non-conservative determination of reactor power via the thermal power calorimetric calculation. Thermal power was underestimated by 0.12 percent rated thermal power. The improper AMAG constants have been utilized since AMAG was implemented at Byron Station in May of 2000 (Unit 1 on 5/16/00 and Unit 2 on 5/12/00). It is believed since May of 2000 either unit may have exceeded 100 percent rated thermal power over an eight hour period based on the non-conservative AMAG constants. There is no evidence that either unit ever exceeded 102.0 percent rated thermal power. A formal review of past power history for both units is in progress. The AMAG constants have been corrected for Unit 2 and are in progress for Unit 1. Unit 1 is being maintained at or below 99.88 percent rated thermal power until the AMAG constants have been corrected.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
During power up-rate data verification, Byron Station identified that an improper feedwater density factor and thermal expansion coefficient had been used to calculate feedwater flow constants (referred to as AMAG constants) on Units 1 and 2. The improper constants resulted in a non-conservative determination of reactor power via the thermal power calorimetric calculation. Thermal power was underestimated by 0.12 percent rated thermal power. The improper AMAG constants have been utilized since AMAG was implemented at Byron Station in May of 2000 (Unit 1 on 5/16/00 and Unit 2 on 5/12/00). It is believed since May of 2000 either unit may have exceeded 100 percent rated thermal power over an eight hour period based on the non-conservative AMAG constants. There is no evidence that either unit ever exceeded 102.0 percent rated thermal power. A formal review of past power history for both units is in progress. The AMAG constants have been corrected for Unit 2 and are in progress for Unit 1. Unit 1 is being maintained at or below 99.88 percent rated thermal power until the AMAG constants have been corrected.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 37989
Rep Org: OTTWELL MALBY
Licensee: OTTWELL MALBY
Region: 3
City: TRAVERSE CITY State: MI
County:
License #: 21-32235-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: TOD CRAMER
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Licensee: OTTWELL MALBY
Region: 3
City: TRAVERSE CITY State: MI
County:
License #: 21-32235-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: TOD CRAMER
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 05/15/2001
Notification Time: 10:42 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2001
Event Time: 10:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/15/2001
Notification Time: 10:42 [ET]
Event Date: 05/15/2001
Event Time: 10:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/15/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GARY SHEAR (R3)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
GARY SHEAR (R3)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
STRUCTURE FIRE INVOLVING NUCLEAR GAUGE
The licensee reported that a fire is currently occurring at their field office. A Troxler Model 3411 moisture/density gauge is currently stored in the building. The sources are locked in their safe positions, and the gauge is located in a storage locker. The licensee has notified local police and fire departments regarding the presence of this device.
***** UPDATE RECEIVED AT 1515 ON 05/15/01 FROM TOD CRAMER TO LEIGH TROCINE *****
The licensee is updating this event notification. The gauge was not damaged in the fire. There was some water damage, and that area of the building was reported to be underwater after the fire. The HAZMAT team obtained a surface reading on the gauge, and the reading was 1 millirem per hour. The gauge was intact, and there was no heat damage, melting, or physical damage. The licensee plans to perform a wipe test and possibly repair the gauge.
The licensee notified the Fire Department, HAZMAT, local/city police agencies, and NRC region 3 office (Jim Hastings). The NRC operations officer notified the R3DO (Parker) and NMSS EO (Cool).
(Please call the NRC operations officer for a licensee contact telephone number.)
The licensee reported that a fire is currently occurring at their field office. A Troxler Model 3411 moisture/density gauge is currently stored in the building. The sources are locked in their safe positions, and the gauge is located in a storage locker. The licensee has notified local police and fire departments regarding the presence of this device.
***** UPDATE RECEIVED AT 1515 ON 05/15/01 FROM TOD CRAMER TO LEIGH TROCINE *****
The licensee is updating this event notification. The gauge was not damaged in the fire. There was some water damage, and that area of the building was reported to be underwater after the fire. The HAZMAT team obtained a surface reading on the gauge, and the reading was 1 millirem per hour. The gauge was intact, and there was no heat damage, melting, or physical damage. The licensee plans to perform a wipe test and possibly repair the gauge.
The licensee notified the Fire Department, HAZMAT, local/city police agencies, and NRC region 3 office (Jim Hastings). The NRC operations officer notified the R3DO (Parker) and NMSS EO (Cool).
(Please call the NRC operations officer for a licensee contact telephone number.)