Event Notification Report for November 08, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/07/2002 - 11/08/2002
EVENT NUMBERS
39358393593936039372
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39358
Facility: GINNA
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: RAY GILLOW
HQ OPS Officer: RICH LAURA
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: RAY GILLOW
HQ OPS Officer: RICH LAURA
Notification Date: 11/08/2002
Notification Time: 12:30 [ET]
Event Date: 11/08/2002
Event Time: 09:05 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/08/2002
Notification Time: 12:30 [ET]
Event Date: 11/08/2002
Event Time: 09:05 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/08/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
LAWRENCE DOERFLEIN (R1)
LAWRENCE DOERFLEIN (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 |
TEAR IN CONTROL ROOM RETURN AIR LINE JOINT AT GINNA
"At 0905 on 11/08/02 a tear was discovered in a flexible suction joint to the Control Room Return Air Fan. This tear could allow unisolable outside air to be drawn into the Control Room. A temporary repair was affected at 0945 restoring the integrity of the Control Room ventilation system. An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the tear. The NRC inspector was informed."
Additionally, the licensee indicated the tear was 6 inches in length.
"At 0905 on 11/08/02 a tear was discovered in a flexible suction joint to the Control Room Return Air Fan. This tear could allow unisolable outside air to be drawn into the Control Room. A temporary repair was affected at 0945 restoring the integrity of the Control Room ventilation system. An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the tear. The NRC inspector was informed."
Additionally, the licensee indicated the tear was 6 inches in length.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39359
Facility: MCGUIRE
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: V. BELLAMY
HQ OPS Officer: RICH LAURA
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: V. BELLAMY
HQ OPS Officer: RICH LAURA
Notification Date: 11/08/2002
Notification Time: 14:50 [ET]
Event Date: 11/08/2002
Event Time: 13:10 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/08/2002
Notification Time: 14:50 [ET]
Event Date: 11/08/2002
Event Time: 13:10 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/08/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
CHARLES R. OGLE (R2)
CHARLES R. OGLE (R2)
| 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 |
FITNESS FOR DUTY
A contract supervisor tested positive for drugs during a random test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. Refer to HOO log for additional details.
A contract supervisor tested positive for drugs during a random test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. Refer to HOO log for additional details.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39360
Facility: DIABLO CANYON
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL KENNEDY
HQ OPS Officer: RICH LAURA
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL KENNEDY
HQ OPS Officer: RICH LAURA
Notification Date: 11/08/2002
Notification Time: 16:00 [ET]
Event Date: 11/08/2002
Event Time: 06:33 [PST]
Last Update Date: 11/08/2002
Notification Time: 16:00 [ET]
Event Date: 11/08/2002
Event Time: 06:33 [PST]
Last Update Date: 11/08/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
TROY PRUETT (R4)
TROY PRUETT (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 20 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
MANUAL PLANT SHUTDOWN AND MANUAL AFW INITIATION DUE TO LOSS OF CONDENSER VACUUM EVENT
"High Ocean Swells and Debris results in a manual shutdown and a Valid Specific System
Actuation: Manual Start of Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) pumps.
"On November 8, 2002, at 0633 PST, with Unit 2 operating at 20 percent reactor power, operators manually tripped the turbine due to indications of high differential pressure on the traveling screens at the intake structure. Operators also manually tripped both circulating water pumps resulting in a loss of condenser. In accordance with the abnormal procedure for loss of condenser, operators manually shutdown the reactor and started 2 motor driven AFW pumps. The manual actuation of AFW pumps is being conservatively reported as a specific system actuation per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv).
"Station loads transferred from auxiliary power to startup power. During the transfer, several systems automatically start standby trains, including 2 containment fan cooler units (CFCUs) and the standby auxiliary saltwater (ASW) pump as designed. No emergency diesel generators started. No PORVs or safety valves lifted. During this event, all safety systems functioned as designed.
"On November 7, 2002, operators had ramped Unit 2 power from 100 percent to 20 percent power in anticipation of a significant storm and associated high swells and ocean debris. The possibility of losing the circulating water pumps as a result of the storm was anticipated, and procedures specify maintaining reactor power at 20 percent during these conditions. Unit 2 is currently stable in Mode 3 with heat being removed by AFW and atmospheric steam dumps.
"Unit 1 was unaffected by these events due to being in Mode 5 for a generator rotor replacement."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
"High Ocean Swells and Debris results in a manual shutdown and a Valid Specific System
Actuation: Manual Start of Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) pumps.
"On November 8, 2002, at 0633 PST, with Unit 2 operating at 20 percent reactor power, operators manually tripped the turbine due to indications of high differential pressure on the traveling screens at the intake structure. Operators also manually tripped both circulating water pumps resulting in a loss of condenser. In accordance with the abnormal procedure for loss of condenser, operators manually shutdown the reactor and started 2 motor driven AFW pumps. The manual actuation of AFW pumps is being conservatively reported as a specific system actuation per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv).
"Station loads transferred from auxiliary power to startup power. During the transfer, several systems automatically start standby trains, including 2 containment fan cooler units (CFCUs) and the standby auxiliary saltwater (ASW) pump as designed. No emergency diesel generators started. No PORVs or safety valves lifted. During this event, all safety systems functioned as designed.
"On November 7, 2002, operators had ramped Unit 2 power from 100 percent to 20 percent power in anticipation of a significant storm and associated high swells and ocean debris. The possibility of losing the circulating water pumps as a result of the storm was anticipated, and procedures specify maintaining reactor power at 20 percent during these conditions. Unit 2 is currently stable in Mode 3 with heat being removed by AFW and atmospheric steam dumps.
"Unit 1 was unaffected by these events due to being in Mode 5 for a generator rotor replacement."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 39372
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: BYRD REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Region: 4
City: LEESVILLE State: LA
County:
License #: LA-1431-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SCOTT BLACKWELL (VIA FAX)
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: BYRD REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Region: 4
City: LEESVILLE State: LA
County:
License #: LA-1431-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SCOTT BLACKWELL (VIA FAX)
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 11/14/2002
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 11/08/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/14/2002
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 11/08/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/14/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
CHUCK CAIN (R4)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
CHUCK CAIN (R4)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING MEDICAL MISADMINISTRATION
On November 8, 2002, a patient at the Byrd Regional Hospital located in Leesville, LA, "received a 26 millicurie dose of Tc-99 Sestamibi instead of a 25 millicurie dose of Tc-99 MDP. This occurred [when] the technologist picked up the wrong syringe from the 'hot lab.' The technologist immediately notified the Radiation Safety Officer once he discovered what happened. There appears to be no adverse effects to the patient. The patient did receive the correct dose on November 12, 2002. The technologist will review the facilities procedures to prevent this type of incident from occurring again. The facility notified the doctor, patient, and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)."
Louisiana event report ID No.: LA020015
On November 8, 2002, a patient at the Byrd Regional Hospital located in Leesville, LA, "received a 26 millicurie dose of Tc-99 Sestamibi instead of a 25 millicurie dose of Tc-99 MDP. This occurred [when] the technologist picked up the wrong syringe from the 'hot lab.' The technologist immediately notified the Radiation Safety Officer once he discovered what happened. There appears to be no adverse effects to the patient. The patient did receive the correct dose on November 12, 2002. The technologist will review the facilities procedures to prevent this type of incident from occurring again. The facility notified the doctor, patient, and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)."
Louisiana event report ID No.: LA020015