Event Notification Report for August 14, 2001
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/13/2001 - 08/14/2001
EVENT NUMBERS
38210382073820838217
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38210
Facility: FERMI
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GREG MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GREG MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Notification Date: 08/15/2001
Notification Time: 12:04 [ET]
Event Date: 08/14/2001
Event Time: 16:44 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/15/2001
Notification Time: 12:04 [ET]
Event Date: 08/14/2001
Event Time: 16:44 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/15/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
THOMAS KOZAK (R3)
THOMAS KOZAK (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
POSITIVE, FOR-CAUSE, FITNESS-FOR-DUTY TEST
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"On August 14, 2001, at 1655 hours, a [non-licensed contract] supervisor tested positive for an illegal substance as a result of a for-cause test. Access to the protected area was suspended at 1659 hours on August 14, 2001. A review of the individual's work activities was performed, and no deficient work practices which could impact safety-related equipment/systems were identified. The employee has been denied further access to the Fermi Energy Center."
Call the NRC operations officer for additional details.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector and NRC Region 3 office (Gary Pirtle).
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"On August 14, 2001, at 1655 hours, a [non-licensed contract] supervisor tested positive for an illegal substance as a result of a for-cause test. Access to the protected area was suspended at 1659 hours on August 14, 2001. A review of the individual's work activities was performed, and no deficient work practices which could impact safety-related equipment/systems were identified. The employee has been denied further access to the Fermi Energy Center."
Call the NRC operations officer for additional details.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector and NRC Region 3 office (Gary Pirtle).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38207
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: M. BROWNE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: M. BROWNE
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 08/14/2001
Notification Time: 12:07 [ET]
Event Date: 08/14/2001
Event Time: 03:34 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/14/2001
Notification Time: 12:07 [ET]
Event Date: 08/14/2001
Event Time: 03:34 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/14/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RONALD BELLAMY (R1)
RONALD BELLAMY (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 |
DEAD SEA TURTLE FOUND.
A dead Kemp's Ridley sea turtle was found in the intake canal of Oyster Creek early this morning. No tags present or obvious boat propeller wounds on the sea turtle but it has several scutes with superficial scrapes near carapace centerline and posterior notch. National Marine Fisheries Service Northeast Region was notified.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
A dead Kemp's Ridley sea turtle was found in the intake canal of Oyster Creek early this morning. No tags present or obvious boat propeller wounds on the sea turtle but it has several scutes with superficial scrapes near carapace centerline and posterior notch. National Marine Fisheries Service Northeast Region was notified.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38208
Facility: BIG ROCK POINT
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-1
NRC Notified By: M. VAN ALST
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-1
NRC Notified By: M. VAN ALST
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 08/14/2001
Notification Time: 20:16 [ET]
Event Date: 08/14/2001
Event Time: 19:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/14/2001
Notification Time: 20:16 [ET]
Event Date: 08/14/2001
Event Time: 19:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/14/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
Person (Organization):
THOMAS KOZAK (R3)
THOMAS KOZAK (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Decommissioned | 0 | Decommissioned |
SECURITY EVENT
Security Officer's unescorted access was revoked. Compensatory action was immediately taken upon discovery. Licensee is reviewing person's previous work.
Licensee will notify NRC Region 3 of this event.
Contact the NRC Operation Center for additional details.
Security Officer's unescorted access was revoked. Compensatory action was immediately taken upon discovery. Licensee is reviewing person's previous work.
Licensee will notify NRC Region 3 of this event.
Contact the NRC Operation Center for additional details.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 38217
Rep Org: COLORADO DEPT OF HEALTH
Licensee: CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER
Region: 4
City: DENVER State: CO
County: DENVER
License #: 333-03
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CLAYTON GOODWIN
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Licensee: CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER
Region: 4
City: DENVER State: CO
County: DENVER
License #: 333-03
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CLAYTON GOODWIN
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 08/16/2001
Notification Time: 19:00 [ET]
Event Date: 08/14/2001
Event Time: 13:40 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 08/16/2001
Notification Time: 19:00 [ET]
Event Date: 08/14/2001
Event Time: 13:40 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 08/16/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
WILLIAM JOHNSON (R4)
THOMAS ESSIG (NMSS)
WILLIAM JOHNSON (R4)
THOMAS ESSIG (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED TROXLER GAUGE
"At approximately 1:40 PM on August 14, 2001 an unidentified person in a private automobile ran over a Troxler nuclear density gauge while this gauge was being used by a trained technician at a work site southwest Denver. The technician narrowly escaped being stuck by the vehicle, but the vehicle did strike the gauge. The exterior casing of the gauge was damaged and broken into numerous pieces as a result of the collision. However the sealed source and shielding assembly remained intact. Following the incident the source was able to be retracted into the shielding and the shutter closed."
Denver Police were notified immediately following the incident.
The site and the gauge with the sealed source were surveyed and no leakage was found.
The Troxler gauge involved is a model 4640B (serial number 841) containing a single, 8-millicurie, Cs-137, sealed source (serial number 50-7987).
The gauge will be shipped back to Troxler.
"At approximately 1:40 PM on August 14, 2001 an unidentified person in a private automobile ran over a Troxler nuclear density gauge while this gauge was being used by a trained technician at a work site southwest Denver. The technician narrowly escaped being stuck by the vehicle, but the vehicle did strike the gauge. The exterior casing of the gauge was damaged and broken into numerous pieces as a result of the collision. However the sealed source and shielding assembly remained intact. Following the incident the source was able to be retracted into the shielding and the shutter closed."
Denver Police were notified immediately following the incident.
The site and the gauge with the sealed source were surveyed and no leakage was found.
The Troxler gauge involved is a model 4640B (serial number 841) containing a single, 8-millicurie, Cs-137, sealed source (serial number 50-7987).
The gauge will be shipped back to Troxler.