Event Notification Report for August 07, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/06/2002 - 08/07/2002
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 39118
Rep Org: US ARMY
Licensee: US ARMY
Region: 3
City: CRANE State: IN
County:
License #: 13-18235-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT GILLIS
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Licensee: US ARMY
Region: 3
City: CRANE State: IN
County:
License #: 13-18235-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT GILLIS
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 08/07/2002
Notification Time: 16:18 [ET]
Event Date: 08/07/2002
Event Time: 14:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 08/07/2002
Notification Time: 16:18 [ET]
Event Date: 08/07/2002
Event Time: 14:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 08/07/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
BRENT CLAYTON (R3)
CHARLES MILLER (NMSS)
BRENT CLAYTON (R3)
CHARLES MILLER (NMSS)
SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE INVOLVING A RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA SHUTTER
On 8/7/02 during a training exercise the shutter on a Picker Cyclops Camera Unit failed to close. The licensee manually cranked the shutter to the closed position and locked/tagged the device to prevent operation. The licensed maintenance technician was notified to initiate repairs. The Camera is used by the Crane Army Munitions Activity for certification training of radiographers. The Cyclops Camera is a model 590 manufactured by Picker Corp. The source is 1645 Curies of Cobalt-60, S/N T1520, manufactured by Neutron Products. There was no personnel exposure associated with this incident.
Similar report, see EN # 38632.
On 8/7/02 during a training exercise the shutter on a Picker Cyclops Camera Unit failed to close. The licensee manually cranked the shutter to the closed position and locked/tagged the device to prevent operation. The licensed maintenance technician was notified to initiate repairs. The Camera is used by the Crane Army Munitions Activity for certification training of radiographers. The Cyclops Camera is a model 590 manufactured by Picker Corp. The source is 1645 Curies of Cobalt-60, S/N T1520, manufactured by Neutron Products. There was no personnel exposure associated with this incident.
Similar report, see EN # 38632.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39115
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH FRANKS
HQ OPS Officer: RICH LAURA
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOSEPH FRANKS
HQ OPS Officer: RICH LAURA
Notification Date: 08/07/2002
Notification Time: 11:15 [ET]
Event Date: 08/07/2002
Event Time: 10:37 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/07/2002
Notification Time: 11:15 [ET]
Event Date: 08/07/2002
Event Time: 10:37 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/07/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
Person (Organization):
DANIEL HOLODY (R1)
TIM MCGINTY (IRO)
DANIEL HOLODY (R1)
TIM MCGINTY (IRO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | A/R | Y | 55 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
AUTOMATIC REACTOR TRIP DUE TO LOW STEAM GENERATOR WATER LEVEL
A malfunction occurred on the "A" main feed pump that resulted in a low water level in the no. 1 steam generator causing an automatic reactor trip from 55% reactor power. Operators manually started auxiliary feed water to control water level during post trip conditions. The steam generator water level did not decrease low enough to prompt an automatic start of the auxiliary feed water system. All control rods properly inserted into the core. The cause of the loss of the "A" main feed pump is being reviewed as part of the post trip review.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified by the licensee.
A malfunction occurred on the "A" main feed pump that resulted in a low water level in the no. 1 steam generator causing an automatic reactor trip from 55% reactor power. Operators manually started auxiliary feed water to control water level during post trip conditions. The steam generator water level did not decrease low enough to prompt an automatic start of the auxiliary feed water system. All control rods properly inserted into the core. The cause of the loss of the "A" main feed pump is being reviewed as part of the post trip review.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified by the licensee.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 42769
Rep Org: MA RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM
Licensee: SVERDRUP CIVIL, INC
Region: 1
City: BOSTON State: MA
County:
License #: 48-0223
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE WHALEN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Licensee: SVERDRUP CIVIL, INC
Region: 1
City: BOSTON State: MA
County:
License #: 48-0223
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE WHALEN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 08/15/2006
Notification Time: 10:01 [ET]
Event Date: 08/07/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/15/2006
Notification Time: 10:01 [ET]
Event Date: 08/07/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/15/2006
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RAYMOND LORSON (R1)
CINDY FLANNERY (NMSS)
RAYMOND LORSON (R1)
CINDY FLANNERY (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - NUCLEAR GAUGE DAMAGED BY FIRE
The State provided the following information regarding a previously unreported event via facsimile:
"A fire, which started in garage/storage facility, at a golf course construction site near the summit of a former city landfill was allowed to burn for two days by the local fire department. However, during the fire and immediately after the proximity of the device storage shed was disclosed by the licensee to the local authorities, the City of Quincy Fire Department summoned the Agency [MA Radiation Control Program] to the scene. At the scene the Agency representative was able to overview the situation, to take measurements and to advise the fire officials that the radiological device in the nearby stage shed was neither an immediate or imminent health or safety hazard. On the third day, the Agency representative [and] the licensee Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) were allowed by the Fire Chief to enter the separate device shed with instrumentation and to retrieve the device. The device was located with appropriate instrumentation, separated from the rubble and stored securely elsewhere on-site. Surveys were subsequently conducted to release the remains of the storage shed. The manufacturer of the device was engaged by the licensee to come to the job site to confirm recovery of both Cesium-137 and Am-241:Be sealed sources; to conduct appropriate leak testing and leak test analyses; and to package, mark and label the 55 gallon drum for shipment to the manufacturer's headquarters. Leak test results disclosed no apparent leakage of material from either sealed source. These sources were packaged on August 22, 2002, and the shipment was secured on-site in a vault pending completion of attendant paperwork, obtaining the certificate of compliance for the shipping container, and arranging for the transportation pickup of the hauler. Event closed by state."
The State provided the following information regarding a previously unreported event via facsimile:
"A fire, which started in garage/storage facility, at a golf course construction site near the summit of a former city landfill was allowed to burn for two days by the local fire department. However, during the fire and immediately after the proximity of the device storage shed was disclosed by the licensee to the local authorities, the City of Quincy Fire Department summoned the Agency [MA Radiation Control Program] to the scene. At the scene the Agency representative was able to overview the situation, to take measurements and to advise the fire officials that the radiological device in the nearby stage shed was neither an immediate or imminent health or safety hazard. On the third day, the Agency representative [and] the licensee Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) were allowed by the Fire Chief to enter the separate device shed with instrumentation and to retrieve the device. The device was located with appropriate instrumentation, separated from the rubble and stored securely elsewhere on-site. Surveys were subsequently conducted to release the remains of the storage shed. The manufacturer of the device was engaged by the licensee to come to the job site to confirm recovery of both Cesium-137 and Am-241:Be sealed sources; to conduct appropriate leak testing and leak test analyses; and to package, mark and label the 55 gallon drum for shipment to the manufacturer's headquarters. Leak test results disclosed no apparent leakage of material from either sealed source. These sources were packaged on August 22, 2002, and the shipment was secured on-site in a vault pending completion of attendant paperwork, obtaining the certificate of compliance for the shipping container, and arranging for the transportation pickup of the hauler. Event closed by state."