Event Notification Report for December 15, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/14/2002 - 12/15/2002
EVENT NUMBERS
3945739446394473944842772
General Information or Other
Event Number: 39457
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: SCHLUMBERGER
Region: 4
City: DALLAS FT WORTH APT State: TX
County:
License #: L01833
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: HELEN WATKINS
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Licensee: SCHLUMBERGER
Region: 4
City: DALLAS FT WORTH APT State: TX
County:
License #: L01833
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: HELEN WATKINS
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 12/17/2002
Notification Time: 18:00 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/17/2002
Notification Time: 18:00 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/17/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
LINDA HOWELL email (R4)
ROBERT PIERSON email (NMSS)
LINDA HOWELL email (R4)
ROBERT PIERSON email (NMSS)
PACKAGE AT DALLAS FORT WORTH (DFW) AIRPORT EXCEEDS RADIATION LIMITS BASED ON LABELING
"The package exceeded the package limits based on the labeling and the container. Radiation readings were about 17 mR/hr. at one meter. The limit was 10 mR/hr. at one meter. A yellow Ill and Yellow II label provided inconsistent radiation information. The package was held at a cargo bay by US Customs. The TDH/BRC responded to a call for assistance to survey the package and help determine its contents. The inspector responded on site performed a survey and notified the Licensee's RSO. The Licensee planned to send a representative to repackage and relabel the package prior to the package being released for shipment to Houston, TX. The information provided is preliminary and based on telephone conversations with involved parties."
The package was air cargo on an international flight being shipped from Schumberger in Singapore to Schlumberger in Houston, TX.
The Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control has notified NRC R4, US Customs, DFW, and the licensee.
The Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control incident number is I-7962
"The package exceeded the package limits based on the labeling and the container. Radiation readings were about 17 mR/hr. at one meter. The limit was 10 mR/hr. at one meter. A yellow Ill and Yellow II label provided inconsistent radiation information. The package was held at a cargo bay by US Customs. The TDH/BRC responded to a call for assistance to survey the package and help determine its contents. The inspector responded on site performed a survey and notified the Licensee's RSO. The Licensee planned to send a representative to repackage and relabel the package prior to the package being released for shipment to Houston, TX. The information provided is preliminary and based on telephone conversations with involved parties."
The package was air cargo on an international flight being shipped from Schumberger in Singapore to Schlumberger in Houston, TX.
The Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control has notified NRC R4, US Customs, DFW, and the licensee.
The Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control incident number is I-7962
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39446
Facility: PERRY
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: ALLEN RABENOLD
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: ALLEN RABENOLD
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Notification Date: 12/15/2002
Notification Time: 06:28 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2002
Event Time: 02:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/15/2002
Notification Time: 06:28 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2002
Event Time: 02:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/15/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
PATRICK HILAND (R3)
PATRICK HILAND (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY - LICENSED OPERATOR UNFIT FOR SCHEDULED WORK
Licensed employee was determined to be under the influence of alcohol during a 'for cause' test, did not assume any shift duties and his plant access has been terminated. Contact HOO for additional details.
Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Licensed employee was determined to be under the influence of alcohol during a 'for cause' test, did not assume any shift duties and his plant access has been terminated. Contact HOO for additional details.
Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Transportation Event
Event Number: 39447
Rep Org: SYNCOR INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Licensee: SYNCOR INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Region: 1
City: GLASTONBURY State: CT
County:
License #: 04-26507-01MD
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MATT SVEJK
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Licensee: SYNCOR INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Region: 1
City: GLASTONBURY State: CT
County:
License #: 04-26507-01MD
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MATT SVEJK
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Notification Date: 12/15/2002
Notification Time: 08:40 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2002
Event Time: 05:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/16/2002
Notification Time: 08:40 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2002
Event Time: 05:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/16/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
DAVID LEW (R1)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
CREWS (DOT)
DAVID LEW (R1)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
CREWS (DOT)
Tc-99m CANISTERS UNDAMAGED DURING TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENT
The NRC Operations Center was notified by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CT DEP) that an vehicle accident involving a Syncor delivery to local hospitals and pharmacies had occurred. A follow-up discussion with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for Syncor International Corporation located at 628 Hebron Avenue, Bldg.4, Glastonbury, CT 06033, provided detailed information related to the incident. The company vehicle (pickup truck) accidentally rolled over after encountering a patch of black ice. Eight canisters (ammo box style) were ejected from the vehicle bed during the accident at Route 6 and State Road 384 in Coventry, Connecticut. The company driver was in the process of picking up and delivering the canisters which house Tc-99m syringes (unit dose) that are enclosed in lead pigs. Both the local police and fire departments and the CT DEP responded to the accident which happened at approximately 0500 EST on 12/15/02. The driver was taken to a local hospital for routine x-rays and treatment. The initial assessment of the incident was that the canisters were not breached. No contamination was detected by the first responders. Syncor will follow up with measurements of the swipes using Multi-Channel Analyzer methodology.
* * * UPDATE AT 10:18 ON 12/15/02 FROM MATT SVEJK TO ARLON COSTA * * *
The test results of the wiped canisters using a Multi-Channel Analyzer did not indicate any counts above background. The total Tc-99m activity of the five active canisters (the other three were return canisters) was approximately 1,137 millicuries (assay estimate as of 0500 EST on 12/15/02). Notified R1DO(Lew) and NMSS(Essig).
UPDATE AT 1433 EST ON 12/16/02 FROM KORY KODIMER TO GERRY WAIG
Mr. Kodimer, Health Physics Program Manager, Syncor International Corp., Woodland Hills, CA, called to report that NRC Region 1 and 4 have been contacted by the Syncor corporate office. Additionally, Mr. Kodimer reported that all 8 canisters have been returned to the licensee's (Syncor International Corp.) Glastonbury, CT facility.
Notified R4DO (Tom Andrews) and NMSS (Charles Cox)
The NRC Operations Center was notified by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CT DEP) that an vehicle accident involving a Syncor delivery to local hospitals and pharmacies had occurred. A follow-up discussion with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for Syncor International Corporation located at 628 Hebron Avenue, Bldg.4, Glastonbury, CT 06033, provided detailed information related to the incident. The company vehicle (pickup truck) accidentally rolled over after encountering a patch of black ice. Eight canisters (ammo box style) were ejected from the vehicle bed during the accident at Route 6 and State Road 384 in Coventry, Connecticut. The company driver was in the process of picking up and delivering the canisters which house Tc-99m syringes (unit dose) that are enclosed in lead pigs. Both the local police and fire departments and the CT DEP responded to the accident which happened at approximately 0500 EST on 12/15/02. The driver was taken to a local hospital for routine x-rays and treatment. The initial assessment of the incident was that the canisters were not breached. No contamination was detected by the first responders. Syncor will follow up with measurements of the swipes using Multi-Channel Analyzer methodology.
* * * UPDATE AT 10:18 ON 12/15/02 FROM MATT SVEJK TO ARLON COSTA * * *
The test results of the wiped canisters using a Multi-Channel Analyzer did not indicate any counts above background. The total Tc-99m activity of the five active canisters (the other three were return canisters) was approximately 1,137 millicuries (assay estimate as of 0500 EST on 12/15/02). Notified R1DO(Lew) and NMSS(Essig).
UPDATE AT 1433 EST ON 12/16/02 FROM KORY KODIMER TO GERRY WAIG
Mr. Kodimer, Health Physics Program Manager, Syncor International Corp., Woodland Hills, CA, called to report that NRC Region 1 and 4 have been contacted by the Syncor corporate office. Additionally, Mr. Kodimer reported that all 8 canisters have been returned to the licensee's (Syncor International Corp.) Glastonbury, CT facility.
Notified R4DO (Tom Andrews) and NMSS (Charles Cox)
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39448
Facility: SOUTH TEXAS
Region: 4 State: TX
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: GREG JANEK
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Region: 4 State: TX
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: GREG JANEK
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 12/15/2002
Notification Time: 21:18 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2002
Event Time: 18:08 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/15/2002
Notification Time: 21:18 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2002
Event Time: 18:08 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/15/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
KRISS KENNEDY (R4)
KRISS KENNEDY (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | M/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
MANUAL REACTOR TRIP DUE TO HIGH MAIN TURBINE VIBRATIONS
"At 18:08 on 12/15/02, the reactor was manually tripped due to high vibrations on the Main Turbine. Investigation into the cause of the Main Turbine high vibrations is in progress.
"This is being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(iv)(b).
"During the reactor trip, all control rods fully inserted. Auxiliary Feedwater System automatically actuated as expected on low-low steam generator water level, Main Condenser Vacuum was secured to reduce Main Turbine speed quicker, Main Steam isolation was manually actuated, and the Steam Generator Power Operated Relief Valves automatically opened to maintain primary system temperature.
"Primary System temperature and pressure is being maintained at 573 degrees/2235 psig.
"Technical Specification 3.7.1.3 was entered at 18:11 due to Auxiliary Feedwater Storage Tank level less than the minimum required level of 485,000 gallons. This requires the level to be restored to above required limit within 4 hours or be in Hot Standby within the next 6 hours. Currently makeup to the storage tank is in progress."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 18:08 on 12/15/02, the reactor was manually tripped due to high vibrations on the Main Turbine. Investigation into the cause of the Main Turbine high vibrations is in progress.
"This is being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(iv)(b).
"During the reactor trip, all control rods fully inserted. Auxiliary Feedwater System automatically actuated as expected on low-low steam generator water level, Main Condenser Vacuum was secured to reduce Main Turbine speed quicker, Main Steam isolation was manually actuated, and the Steam Generator Power Operated Relief Valves automatically opened to maintain primary system temperature.
"Primary System temperature and pressure is being maintained at 573 degrees/2235 psig.
"Technical Specification 3.7.1.3 was entered at 18:11 due to Auxiliary Feedwater Storage Tank level less than the minimum required level of 485,000 gallons. This requires the level to be restored to above required limit within 4 hours or be in Hot Standby within the next 6 hours. Currently makeup to the storage tank is in progress."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 42772
Rep Org: MA RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM
Licensee: LEVEL 1, INC
Region: 1
City: ROCKLAND State: MA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE WHALEN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Licensee: LEVEL 1, INC
Region: 1
City: ROCKLAND State: MA
County:
License #:
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: 12/15/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/15/2006
Notification Time: 10:01 [ET]
Event Date: 12/15/2002
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)
ILTAB (Email)
RAYMOND LORSON (R1)
CINDY FLANNERY (NMSS)
ILTAB (Email)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST GENERAL LICENSED DEVICE
The State provided the following information regarding a previously unreported event via facsimile:
"By letter dated 1/28/03, Level 1, Inc. notified the Agency [MA Radiation Control Program] of the loss of a GL device.
"The device was an NRD air deionizer model number P-2021-0101, serial number 109646 which was shipped to the licensee on March 3, 1999. The device was used to de-ionize air during their clean-room assembly process. The device was taken out of service in March of 2002. When units are taken out of service the licensee stated that the devices are stored in a cabinet. The licensee discovered that the device was lost when they sent back all devices (30) in the program that were beyond their usefulness. They had 31 and could not account for one device when they were going to send the devices back. The device was discovered to be lost in December 2002. They have tried unsuccessfully to locate the device. They believe that it may still be in their facility and will continue to locate it.
"In order to prevent future losses, the licensee has implemented a Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program and have included all air deionizers as part of the PM program. The PM program will consist of a computer program that tracks all devices that are to be accounted for in the company for maintenance. The GL devices will be added to the list.
"The devices had 10 millicuries of Po-210 loaded in March of 1999. With the 138.38 day half life of Po-210, the device contains about 6 microCuries at this time. The safety significance is low for this lost device.
"Corrective action
"In order to prevent future losses, the licensee has implemented a Preventive Maintenance Program and have included all air deionizers as part of the PM program. The PM program will consist of a computer program that tracks all devices that are to be accounted for in the company for maintenance. The GL devices will be added to the list. EVENT CLOSED BY STATE."
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks.
The State provided the following information regarding a previously unreported event via facsimile:
"By letter dated 1/28/03, Level 1, Inc. notified the Agency [MA Radiation Control Program] of the loss of a GL device.
"The device was an NRD air deionizer model number P-2021-0101, serial number 109646 which was shipped to the licensee on March 3, 1999. The device was used to de-ionize air during their clean-room assembly process. The device was taken out of service in March of 2002. When units are taken out of service the licensee stated that the devices are stored in a cabinet. The licensee discovered that the device was lost when they sent back all devices (30) in the program that were beyond their usefulness. They had 31 and could not account for one device when they were going to send the devices back. The device was discovered to be lost in December 2002. They have tried unsuccessfully to locate the device. They believe that it may still be in their facility and will continue to locate it.
"In order to prevent future losses, the licensee has implemented a Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program and have included all air deionizers as part of the PM program. The PM program will consist of a computer program that tracks all devices that are to be accounted for in the company for maintenance. The GL devices will be added to the list.
"The devices had 10 millicuries of Po-210 loaded in March of 1999. With the 138.38 day half life of Po-210, the device contains about 6 microCuries at this time. The safety significance is low for this lost device.
"Corrective action
"In order to prevent future losses, the licensee has implemented a Preventive Maintenance Program and have included all air deionizers as part of the PM program. The PM program will consist of a computer program that tracks all devices that are to be accounted for in the company for maintenance. The GL devices will be added to the list. EVENT CLOSED BY STATE."
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks.