Event Notification Report for May 06, 2003
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/05/2003 - 05/06/2003
EVENT NUMBERS
39831398273982839829
Hospital
Event Number: 39831
Rep Org: WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CTR
Licensee: WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CTR
Region: 1
City: WASHINGTON State: DC
County:
License #: 080360403
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SHA SHA DHAR MOHAPATRA
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Licensee: WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CTR
Region: 1
City: WASHINGTON State: DC
County:
License #: 080360403
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SHA SHA DHAR MOHAPATRA
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 05/07/2003
Notification Time: 14:57 [ET]
Event Date: 05/06/2003
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/07/2003
Notification Time: 14:57 [ET]
Event Date: 05/06/2003
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/07/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
35.3045(a)(3) - DOSE TO OTHER SITE > SPECIFIED LIMITS
10 CFR Section:
35.3045(a)(3) - DOSE TO OTHER SITE > SPECIFIED LIMITS
Person (Organization):
EUGENE COBEY (R1)
TOM ESSIG
EUGENE COBEY (R1)
TOM ESSIG
MEDICAL EVENT - BRACHYTHERAPY RADIATION THERAPY NOT ADMINISTERED TO INTENDED SITE
A patient at Washington Hospital Center, being administered brachytherapy treatment, received the treatment to a non- intended site. Based on preliminary information, this occurred due to the Strontium 90 source being placed in the wrong place during treatment. The patient received the intended 23 gray dose. The patient has been notified and the licensee is investigating the cause of the event. The licensee has notified the Hospital Chief Medical Physicist, Oncologist, and will also notify the Hospital Cardiologist.
A patient at Washington Hospital Center, being administered brachytherapy treatment, received the treatment to a non- intended site. Based on preliminary information, this occurred due to the Strontium 90 source being placed in the wrong place during treatment. The patient received the intended 23 gray dose. The patient has been notified and the licensee is investigating the cause of the event. The licensee has notified the Hospital Chief Medical Physicist, Oncologist, and will also notify the Hospital Cardiologist.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 39827
Facility: PORTSMOUTH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: KEITYH VANDERPOOL
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC THOMAS
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: KEITYH VANDERPOOL
HQ OPS Officer: ERIC THOMAS
Notification Date: 05/06/2003
Notification Time: 10:24 [ET]
Event Date: 05/06/2003
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/06/2003
Notification Time: 10:24 [ET]
Event Date: 05/06/2003
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/06/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
72.75(c)(2) - SAFETY EQUIP DISABLED/FAIL
10 CFR Section:
72.75(c)(2) - SAFETY EQUIP DISABLED/FAIL
Person (Organization):
ROGER LANKSBURY (R3)
ERIC LEEDS (NMSS)
NADER MAMISH (IRO)
ROGER LANKSBURY (R3)
ERIC LEEDS (NMSS)
NADER MAMISH (IRO)
SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
"Operations Personnel were performing a cylinder disconnect in Autoclave #2. The cylinder was rolled from the 6 O'Clock cylinder valve position, to the 12 O'Clock cylinder valve position to complete disconnecting the cylinder safety valve and pigtail from the cylinder. At approximately 2006 hours UF6 was observed smoking from the mechanical connection for the cylinder safety valve and the cylinder valve. Additionally, smoke appeared to be coming from the top of the cylinder valve. The Operator seeing the smoke alerted personnel in the area, actuated the Emergency Shell Closure and the Gas Release Alarm placing the Autoclave in containment. Emergency Response Personnel Responded and performed Air Samples for HF and Uranium. All samples were less than Minimum Detectable."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, and will notify the Department of Energy.
"Operations Personnel were performing a cylinder disconnect in Autoclave #2. The cylinder was rolled from the 6 O'Clock cylinder valve position, to the 12 O'Clock cylinder valve position to complete disconnecting the cylinder safety valve and pigtail from the cylinder. At approximately 2006 hours UF6 was observed smoking from the mechanical connection for the cylinder safety valve and the cylinder valve. Additionally, smoke appeared to be coming from the top of the cylinder valve. The Operator seeing the smoke alerted personnel in the area, actuated the Emergency Shell Closure and the Gas Release Alarm placing the Autoclave in containment. Emergency Response Personnel Responded and performed Air Samples for HF and Uranium. All samples were less than Minimum Detectable."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, and will notify the Department of Energy.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39828
Facility: HATCH
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: DISMUKE
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: DISMUKE
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 05/06/2003
Notification Time: 14:08 [ET]
Event Date: 05/06/2003
Event Time: 08:57 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/06/2003
Notification Time: 14:08 [ET]
Event Date: 05/06/2003
Event Time: 08:57 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/06/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
PAUL FREDRICKSON (R2)
PAUL FREDRICKSON (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 |
NOAA WEATHER RADIO PROMPT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM OUT OF SERVICE FOR PLANNED OUTAGE
NOAA Weather Radio Prompt Notification System was taken out of service by the National Weather Service for a planned outage. This results in a Major Loss of Offsite Notification capability. The State of Georgia (GEMA) and the 4 EPZ counties were notified of the NOAA Weather Radio Prompt Notification System outage. NOAA Weather Radio Prompt Notification System was returned to service at 1338 EDT. The State of Georgia (GEMA) and the 4 EPZ counties were notified that the NOAA Weather Radio Prompt Notification System is back in service.
The state and local agencies were notified and the NRC Resident Inspector will be notified.
NOAA Weather Radio Prompt Notification System was taken out of service by the National Weather Service for a planned outage. This results in a Major Loss of Offsite Notification capability. The State of Georgia (GEMA) and the 4 EPZ counties were notified of the NOAA Weather Radio Prompt Notification System outage. NOAA Weather Radio Prompt Notification System was returned to service at 1338 EDT. The State of Georgia (GEMA) and the 4 EPZ counties were notified that the NOAA Weather Radio Prompt Notification System is back in service.
The state and local agencies were notified and the NRC Resident Inspector will be notified.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39829
Facility: SURRY
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: WHEELER
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: WHEELER
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 05/06/2003
Notification Time: 15:12 [ET]
Event Date: 05/06/2003
Event Time: 11:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/06/2003
Notification Time: 15:12 [ET]
Event Date: 05/06/2003
Event Time: 11:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/06/2003
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):
PAUL FREDRICKSON (R2)
PAUL FREDRICKSON (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OVERFLOW OF PLANT WASTE WATER INTO THE JAMES RIVER
At 1130 hours on 5/06/03, wastewater overflowed from a holding tank, which resulted in a discharge of sewage into state waters through the plants storm drain system. This discharge was a result of a failure of a transfer pump, which pumps the wastewater from the holding tank to another portion of the stations water treatment system. It is estimated that approximately 150 gallons of wastewater entered the plants discharge canal which enters state waters before it was isolated. Cleanup efforts are in progress. This event is being reported in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to the fact that the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality was notified at 1424 hours of the discharge into state waters.
The State was notified and the NRC resident Inspector will be notified.
At 1130 hours on 5/06/03, wastewater overflowed from a holding tank, which resulted in a discharge of sewage into state waters through the plants storm drain system. This discharge was a result of a failure of a transfer pump, which pumps the wastewater from the holding tank to another portion of the stations water treatment system. It is estimated that approximately 150 gallons of wastewater entered the plants discharge canal which enters state waters before it was isolated. Cleanup efforts are in progress. This event is being reported in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to the fact that the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality was notified at 1424 hours of the discharge into state waters.
The State was notified and the NRC resident Inspector will be notified.