Event Notification Report for September 10, 2003
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/09/2003 - 09/10/2003
EVENT NUMBERS
4014840143401444014540146
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 40148
Rep Org: HUNTINGTON TESTING CO.
Licensee: HUNTINGTON TESTING CO.
Region: 2
City: KENOVA State: WV
County:
License #: 47-23076-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: PAUL YOEMAN
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Licensee: HUNTINGTON TESTING CO.
Region: 2
City: KENOVA State: WV
County:
License #: 47-23076-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: PAUL YOEMAN
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 09/11/2003
Notification Time: 12:40 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2003
Event Time: 11:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/11/2003
Notification Time: 12:40 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2003
Event Time: 11:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/11/2003
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):
ROBERT HAAG (R2)
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
ROBERT HAAG (R2)
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE DEVICE FAILURE
On 9/10/03 at approximately 12:45 CDT, the slide bar associated with the posi-lock interlock device on an AEA Technology Model 660B (S/N B1215) radiography camera became stuck such that the source could not be repositioned following retrieval. The camera was being used at a Steel Forgings facility in Shreveport, LA. The source (40 Curie Ir-192) was in the secured position within the camera at the time. No personnel exposures occurred. The slide bar was subsequently freed up, however a replacement control device has been sent to the job site.
On 9/10/03 at approximately 12:45 CDT, the slide bar associated with the posi-lock interlock device on an AEA Technology Model 660B (S/N B1215) radiography camera became stuck such that the source could not be repositioned following retrieval. The camera was being used at a Steel Forgings facility in Shreveport, LA. The source (40 Curie Ir-192) was in the secured position within the camera at the time. No personnel exposures occurred. The slide bar was subsequently freed up, however a replacement control device has been sent to the job site.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 40143
Rep Org: EDERER, LLC
Licensee: EDERER, LLC
Region: 4
City: SEATTLE State: WA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE HOFF
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: EDERER, LLC
Region: 4
City: SEATTLE State: WA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE HOFF
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 09/10/2003
Notification Time: 12:13 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2003
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2003
Notification Time: 12:13 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2003
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
Person (Organization):
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
JACK FOSTER (NRR)
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
LINDA HOWELL (R4)
JACK FOSTER (NRR)
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD INVOLVING CRANE EMERGENCY DRUM BRAKE
"Subject: 10 CFR, Part 21 notification of potential safety related nonconforming condition.
"This letter serves to notify the Commission of a potential safety related noncompliance in a delivered component as defined in 10 CFR, Part 21.
"Condition:
"On Friday, Aug. 15, 2003 the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) notified Ederer that during routine testing of the X-SAM® Single Failure Proof Safety System on Ederer crane S/N F1475, the emergency drum brake would not set consistently. DAEC said the condition was being evaluated in accordance with their 10 CFR, Part 21 reporting procedure. DAEC also said they had re-adjusted the system so it was functioning correctly for use.
Ederer reviewed the information provided by DAEC and sent a letter to them on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, which recommended the crane not be used for any safety-related or critical lifts until the X-SAM® Safety System has been thoroughly examined and verified to be in satisfactory operating condition.
"Evaluation:
"The crane had been in service since 1983 and this was the first instance where the system did not function correctly. Ederer's Design Engineer for the system traveled to DAEC Saturday Aug. 23, 2003 and examined and tested the system. It was determined that accumulated wear over the life of the assembly resulted in increased friction such that the cable would not slide freely and brake reaction setting force could no longer overcome the resistance of the cable. This resulted in the inconsistent operation of the emergency drum brake noted by DAEC.
"Ederer has requested DAEC send the old cable assembly back to us for a more complete examination. If that examination provides any different results, a supplemental report will be submitted.
"If allowed to remain uncorrected, this condition constitutes a 'safety hazard' because, in the event of the failure of another component, the loss of the safety function could result in a significant reduction in the degree of protection provided by the crane safety system.
"Corrective Action:
"1.) Ederer notified the other affected user (Point Beach) with the same type of system and advised them not to use their crane for any safety-related or critical lifts until the condition had been evaluated.
"2.) Ederer replaced the cable assembly and retested the system at DAEC on Sunday, Aug 24, 2003.
"3.) Even though the Point Beach system was functioning normally, Ederer went to site and replaced the cable assembly and retested the system on Monday, Sept. 1, 2003.
"4.) Ederer has set a recommended replacement life for this component of 10 years. This is based on 50% of the shortest known useful life of 20 years.
"Conclusion:
"Ederer considers this condition to be reportable in accordance with 10 CFR, Part 21, Section 21.3(m). Nuclear plants using this equipment were identified and notified, and the components replaced. There have been no previous similar conditions reported. There was no adverse effect on plant safety or on the health and safety of the public as a result of this condition.
"In summary, Ederer has notified affected users, notified the NRC and taken appropriate corrective action.
"Any questions regarding this report or other Ederer cranes should be directed to: Jim Nelson, Account Manager for Cranes, at jnelson@ederer.par.com. Please provide the following information; customer name, contact person, email address, telephone number, facility, and crane serial number."
"Subject: 10 CFR, Part 21 notification of potential safety related nonconforming condition.
"This letter serves to notify the Commission of a potential safety related noncompliance in a delivered component as defined in 10 CFR, Part 21.
"Condition:
"On Friday, Aug. 15, 2003 the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) notified Ederer that during routine testing of the X-SAM® Single Failure Proof Safety System on Ederer crane S/N F1475, the emergency drum brake would not set consistently. DAEC said the condition was being evaluated in accordance with their 10 CFR, Part 21 reporting procedure. DAEC also said they had re-adjusted the system so it was functioning correctly for use.
Ederer reviewed the information provided by DAEC and sent a letter to them on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, which recommended the crane not be used for any safety-related or critical lifts until the X-SAM® Safety System has been thoroughly examined and verified to be in satisfactory operating condition.
"Evaluation:
"The crane had been in service since 1983 and this was the first instance where the system did not function correctly. Ederer's Design Engineer for the system traveled to DAEC Saturday Aug. 23, 2003 and examined and tested the system. It was determined that accumulated wear over the life of the assembly resulted in increased friction such that the cable would not slide freely and brake reaction setting force could no longer overcome the resistance of the cable. This resulted in the inconsistent operation of the emergency drum brake noted by DAEC.
"Ederer has requested DAEC send the old cable assembly back to us for a more complete examination. If that examination provides any different results, a supplemental report will be submitted.
"If allowed to remain uncorrected, this condition constitutes a 'safety hazard' because, in the event of the failure of another component, the loss of the safety function could result in a significant reduction in the degree of protection provided by the crane safety system.
"Corrective Action:
"1.) Ederer notified the other affected user (Point Beach) with the same type of system and advised them not to use their crane for any safety-related or critical lifts until the condition had been evaluated.
"2.) Ederer replaced the cable assembly and retested the system at DAEC on Sunday, Aug 24, 2003.
"3.) Even though the Point Beach system was functioning normally, Ederer went to site and replaced the cable assembly and retested the system on Monday, Sept. 1, 2003.
"4.) Ederer has set a recommended replacement life for this component of 10 years. This is based on 50% of the shortest known useful life of 20 years.
"Conclusion:
"Ederer considers this condition to be reportable in accordance with 10 CFR, Part 21, Section 21.3(m). Nuclear plants using this equipment were identified and notified, and the components replaced. There have been no previous similar conditions reported. There was no adverse effect on plant safety or on the health and safety of the public as a result of this condition.
"In summary, Ederer has notified affected users, notified the NRC and taken appropriate corrective action.
"Any questions regarding this report or other Ederer cranes should be directed to: Jim Nelson, Account Manager for Cranes, at jnelson@ederer.par.com. Please provide the following information; customer name, contact person, email address, telephone number, facility, and crane serial number."
General Information or Other
Event Number: 40144
Rep Org: ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MGMT. AGENCY
Licensee: S.T.A.T.E. TESTING, LLC
Region: 3
City: EAST DUNDEE State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01015-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JPE KLINGER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: S.T.A.T.E. TESTING, LLC
Region: 3
City: EAST DUNDEE State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01015-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JPE KLINGER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 09/10/2003
Notification Time: 17:59 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2003
Event Time: 13:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2003
Notification Time: 17:59 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2003
Event Time: 13:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
PATRICIA HOLAHAN (NMSS)
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
PATRICIA HOLAHAN (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING A STOLEN TROXLER GAUGE
"Abstract: The agency received a call at 13:40 on September 10, 2003, from [DELETED] RSO of S.T.A.T.E. Testing, LLC (License Number IL-01015-01). He reported that, at approximately 13:15, this afternoon, a Troxler Model 3440 moisture density gauge, serial number 22737, (containing 8 mCi of Cesium-137 and 40 mCi of Americium-241/Beryllium), was stolen from the back of a locked truck (Ford F-150) parked on the street at 63rd and Racine in Chicago. According to the technician in charge of the gauge, [DELETED], the source rod was locked in the shielded position and the device itself was contained in a locked D.O.T. Type A transport container with Radioactive -Yellow II transport labels on it. The licensee stated that he would notify the police next. We suggested that he provide the police with photographs of such a type A container and the device itself. We also recommended that he consider a press release or other means to get the word out to the public, in case it is abandoned and later found.
"In addition to the written report required by our regs, we instructed [DELETED] to keep us informed of any developments in this case. We also provided him with the number to our Dispatch Center, if it happens to be recovered during off-hours. This event was reported to the NRC Operations Center at 1759 hrs e.s.t. and assigned NRC Event No. 40144."
Illinois Item Number: IL030067
"Abstract: The agency received a call at 13:40 on September 10, 2003, from [DELETED] RSO of S.T.A.T.E. Testing, LLC (License Number IL-01015-01). He reported that, at approximately 13:15, this afternoon, a Troxler Model 3440 moisture density gauge, serial number 22737, (containing 8 mCi of Cesium-137 and 40 mCi of Americium-241/Beryllium), was stolen from the back of a locked truck (Ford F-150) parked on the street at 63rd and Racine in Chicago. According to the technician in charge of the gauge, [DELETED], the source rod was locked in the shielded position and the device itself was contained in a locked D.O.T. Type A transport container with Radioactive -Yellow II transport labels on it. The licensee stated that he would notify the police next. We suggested that he provide the police with photographs of such a type A container and the device itself. We also recommended that he consider a press release or other means to get the word out to the public, in case it is abandoned and later found.
"In addition to the written report required by our regs, we instructed [DELETED] to keep us informed of any developments in this case. We also provided him with the number to our Dispatch Center, if it happens to be recovered during off-hours. This event was reported to the NRC Operations Center at 1759 hrs e.s.t. and assigned NRC Event No. 40144."
Illinois Item Number: IL030067
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40145
Facility: PRAIRIE ISLAND
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: GERRY GOSMAN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: GERRY GOSMAN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 09/10/2003
Notification Time: 19:32 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2003
Event Time: 17:40 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2003
Notification Time: 19:32 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2003
Event Time: 17:40 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
10 CFR Section:
73.71(b)(1) - SAFEGUARDS REPORTS
Person (Organization):
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
MONTE PHILLIPS (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
1-HR SECURITY REPORT INVOLVING UNESCORTED ACCESS AUTHORIZATION
Vital Area unescorted access inappropriately granted. Immediate compensatory measures taken upon discovery. The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
Vital Area unescorted access inappropriately granted. Immediate compensatory measures taken upon discovery. The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40146
Facility: MONTICELLO
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: CHET DESMARAIS
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: CHET DESMARAIS
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 09/10/2003
Notification Time: 21:02 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2003
Event Time: 17:46 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/07/2003
Notification Time: 21:02 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2003
Event Time: 17:46 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/07/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION
Person (Organization):
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
MONTE PHILLIPS (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 |
UNANALYZED CONDITION DUE TO A POTENTIAL BREAK IN FIRE PROTECTION WATER SYSTEM
"Potential break of Fire Water Main in Admin Bldg could cause both divisions of Safe Shutdown equipment to be inoperable by flooding the battery rooms for #11 & 12 125VDC Batteries. Vulnerable section of piping has been isolated to eliminate the flooding concern. Fire Protection compensatory actions have been established in accordance with the site Fire Protection Program."
The licensee informed the NRC resident inspector.
* * * RETRACTION FROM PFEFFER TO GOTT AT 1242 ON 11/7/03 * * *
"Monticello is retracting the event reported based on evaluations which indicate that the fire main is not considered a potential flooding source. Additional evaluations are ongoing, and issues will be entered into the station's corrective action program."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R3DO (Hills)
"Potential break of Fire Water Main in Admin Bldg could cause both divisions of Safe Shutdown equipment to be inoperable by flooding the battery rooms for #11 & 12 125VDC Batteries. Vulnerable section of piping has been isolated to eliminate the flooding concern. Fire Protection compensatory actions have been established in accordance with the site Fire Protection Program."
The licensee informed the NRC resident inspector.
* * * RETRACTION FROM PFEFFER TO GOTT AT 1242 ON 11/7/03 * * *
"Monticello is retracting the event reported based on evaluations which indicate that the fire main is not considered a potential flooding source. Additional evaluations are ongoing, and issues will be entered into the station's corrective action program."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R3DO (Hills)