Event Notification Report for March 22, 2003
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/21/2003 - 03/22/2003
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39688
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ROBERT BOESCH
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ROBERT BOESCH
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Notification Date: 03/22/2003
Notification Time: 17:40 [ET]
Event Date: 03/22/2003
Event Time: 16:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/22/2003
Notification Time: 17:40 [ET]
Event Date: 03/22/2003
Event Time: 16:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/22/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
PETE ESELGROTH (R1)
PETE ESELGROTH (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 | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
NOTIFICATION TO PEMA OF CONTRACTOR TRANSPORTED OFFSITE FOR TREATMENT
"On 3/22/03 at 1645 the Main Control Room was notified of an individual (Contractor) experiencing symptoms of a Heart Condition. An ambulance was dispatched to the site. The individual was in an office space at the time of the occurrence and was not contaminated. Site EMTs responded and the individual was found to be conscious and stable. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency [PEMA] was notified at 1655. The individual was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The ambulance left site at 1725. Due to notification to another government agency, this event is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi)."
The Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On 3/22/03 at 1645 the Main Control Room was notified of an individual (Contractor) experiencing symptoms of a Heart Condition. An ambulance was dispatched to the site. The individual was in an office space at the time of the occurrence and was not contaminated. Site EMTs responded and the individual was found to be conscious and stable. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency [PEMA] was notified at 1655. The individual was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The ambulance left site at 1725. Due to notification to another government agency, this event is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi)."
The Licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 39689
Rep Org: ALABAMA RADIATION CONTROL
Licensee: GALLET AND ASSOCIATES
Region: 2
City: HOMEWOOD State: AL
County:
License #: 991
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES L. MCNEES
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Licensee: GALLET AND ASSOCIATES
Region: 2
City: HOMEWOOD State: AL
County:
License #: 991
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES L. MCNEES
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Notification Date: 03/22/2003
Notification Time: 18:44 [ET]
Event Date: 03/22/2003
Event Time: 09:30 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/22/2003
Notification Time: 18:44 [ET]
Event Date: 03/22/2003
Event Time: 09:30 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/22/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
CAUDLE JULIAN (R2)
LARRY CAMPER (NMSS)
CAUDLE JULIAN (R2)
LARRY CAMPER (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT: STOLEN MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
"At 11:12 a.m. on Saturday March 22, 2003 James L. McNees of the Office of Radiation Control was contacted at his home by Mr. Tad Nelson of Gallet and Associates, (Alabama Radioactive Material License No. 991) and notified that at approximately 10:00 a.m. this morning that a Campbell Pacific model MC-3 moisture density gauge had been stolen from the back of a company pickup truck at an employee's home. Nelson stated that the Homewood (Alabama) Police Department was currently at the location investigating. The device contains approximately 10 mCi [millicuries] of Cs-137 and 40 mCi [millicuries] of Am-241. Nelson further stated that the shipping container housing the device was locked, as was the control mechanism on the device, and that the thief(s) reportedly obtained the device by cutting the chain by which the shipping container was locked to the bed of the truck.
"Alabama Emergency Management Agency was notified at 11:28 a.m., who [in turn] alerted other civil authorities in the Jefferson County area. The principal concern being that once the thief discovers that the stolen device has little value at sale, and is hazardous, that it will be abandoned.
"Mr. Nelson agreed that if the device was not recovered by this afternoon that a press release should be made. At 5:00 p.m. today, March 22, 2003, the writer was informed by Mr. Nelson that the device had not been recovered. Both agreed that Gallet and Associates should forward the attached press release to local Jefferson County media outlets.
The Licensee, Gullet & Associates, issued the following Press Release on March 22, 2003:
"Around or before 9:30 on March 22, 2003, a moisture-density gauge containing sealed sources of radioactive material was stolen from its case locked to a truck owned by Gallet & Associates, Inc. of Birmingham, Alabama. The truck was parked at a home in the Edgewood community of Homewood, Alabama near the Palisades Shopping Center. The Homewood Police Department was notified and is continuing their investigation.
"The Attached is a sketch of the gauge stolen. Labels indicating the device is radioactive should be visible on the gauge itself. Normally the radioactive sealed source is locked in a safe position. The device does not pose a health hazard as long as it is not tampered with or handled by untrained individuals. Please notify the Homewood Police Department at (205) 877-8637, Gallet & Associates, Inc. at (205) 942-1289, the Alabama Division of Radiation Control at 1-800-582-1866, or your local police department if found.
"Since the device and sale of such is regulated it therefore has no resale value and can only be used to determine the moisture content and density of soils by licensed, qualified personnel.
"A reward is offered for the recovery or information leading to the recovery of the device."
"At 11:12 a.m. on Saturday March 22, 2003 James L. McNees of the Office of Radiation Control was contacted at his home by Mr. Tad Nelson of Gallet and Associates, (Alabama Radioactive Material License No. 991) and notified that at approximately 10:00 a.m. this morning that a Campbell Pacific model MC-3 moisture density gauge had been stolen from the back of a company pickup truck at an employee's home. Nelson stated that the Homewood (Alabama) Police Department was currently at the location investigating. The device contains approximately 10 mCi [millicuries] of Cs-137 and 40 mCi [millicuries] of Am-241. Nelson further stated that the shipping container housing the device was locked, as was the control mechanism on the device, and that the thief(s) reportedly obtained the device by cutting the chain by which the shipping container was locked to the bed of the truck.
"Alabama Emergency Management Agency was notified at 11:28 a.m., who [in turn] alerted other civil authorities in the Jefferson County area. The principal concern being that once the thief discovers that the stolen device has little value at sale, and is hazardous, that it will be abandoned.
"Mr. Nelson agreed that if the device was not recovered by this afternoon that a press release should be made. At 5:00 p.m. today, March 22, 2003, the writer was informed by Mr. Nelson that the device had not been recovered. Both agreed that Gallet and Associates should forward the attached press release to local Jefferson County media outlets.
The Licensee, Gullet & Associates, issued the following Press Release on March 22, 2003:
"Around or before 9:30 on March 22, 2003, a moisture-density gauge containing sealed sources of radioactive material was stolen from its case locked to a truck owned by Gallet & Associates, Inc. of Birmingham, Alabama. The truck was parked at a home in the Edgewood community of Homewood, Alabama near the Palisades Shopping Center. The Homewood Police Department was notified and is continuing their investigation.
"The Attached is a sketch of the gauge stolen. Labels indicating the device is radioactive should be visible on the gauge itself. Normally the radioactive sealed source is locked in a safe position. The device does not pose a health hazard as long as it is not tampered with or handled by untrained individuals. Please notify the Homewood Police Department at (205) 877-8637, Gallet & Associates, Inc. at (205) 942-1289, the Alabama Division of Radiation Control at 1-800-582-1866, or your local police department if found.
"Since the device and sale of such is regulated it therefore has no resale value and can only be used to determine the moisture content and density of soils by licensed, qualified personnel.
"A reward is offered for the recovery or information leading to the recovery of the device."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39690
Facility: DIABLO CANYON
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL KENNEDY
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL KENNEDY
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Notification Date: 03/22/2003
Notification Time: 20:20 [ET]
Event Date: 03/22/2003
Event Time: 16:33 [PST]
Last Update Date: 03/22/2003
Notification Time: 20:20 [ET]
Event Date: 03/22/2003
Event Time: 16:33 [PST]
Last Update Date: 03/22/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
CLAUDE JOHNSON (R4)
CLAUDE JOHNSON (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
BABY SEA OTTER TRAPPED AT PLANT INLET
"A baby Sea Otter, an endangered animal is trapped at the Auxiliary Salt water pump inlet between the bar racks and screens. The mother Otter is outside of the bar racks. We have contacted a diver to assist the [baby] Otter to safety. We have also secured the screen such that it will not start until we have moved the [baby] Otter to safety. This is being reported as an endangered sea animal taken on-site, alive, and state agencies may be notified. We are coordinating the rescue with the Marine Mammal Rescue Center."
The Licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector, the State and other Government agencies.
"A baby Sea Otter, an endangered animal is trapped at the Auxiliary Salt water pump inlet between the bar racks and screens. The mother Otter is outside of the bar racks. We have contacted a diver to assist the [baby] Otter to safety. We have also secured the screen such that it will not start until we have moved the [baby] Otter to safety. This is being reported as an endangered sea animal taken on-site, alive, and state agencies may be notified. We are coordinating the rescue with the Marine Mammal Rescue Center."
The Licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector, the State and other Government agencies.