Event Notification Report for October 22, 2003
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/21/2003 - 10/22/2003
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40268
Facility: VOGTLE
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: M. SLIVKA
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: M. SLIVKA
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 10/22/2003
Notification Time: 02:56 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2003
Event Time: 01:03 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2003
Notification Time: 02:56 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2003
Event Time: 01:03 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2003
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):
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 | 2 | Startup | 2 | Startup |
HIGH PRESSURE HOSE CONNECTION FAILED RESULTING IN A TRAIN "A" MANUAL STEAM LINE ISOLATION
"Manually initiated a steam line isolation signal upon report of a failed connection on a high pressure hose being used to vent a main steam isolation valve bonnet cavity (to open pressure locked valves). The manual isolation resulted in closure of the four open main steam isolation valves (Train "A"). The isolation was conducted as a preventative measure for personnel protection (three people were in the South Main Steam Valve Room when the fitting failed). No personnel were injured. Plant conditions remained stable."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
"Manually initiated a steam line isolation signal upon report of a failed connection on a high pressure hose being used to vent a main steam isolation valve bonnet cavity (to open pressure locked valves). The manual isolation resulted in closure of the four open main steam isolation valves (Train "A"). The isolation was conducted as a preventative measure for personnel protection (three people were in the South Main Steam Valve Room when the fitting failed). No personnel were injured. Plant conditions remained stable."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 40269
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Region: 4
City: AUSTIN State: TX
County:
License #: L00485-000
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES H. OGDEN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Region: 4
City: AUSTIN State: TX
County:
License #: L00485-000
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES H. OGDEN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 10/22/2003
Notification Time: 17:07 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2003
Event Time: 14:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2003
Notification Time: 17:07 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2003
Event Time: 14:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
DAVID LOVELESS (R4)
DANIEL GILLEN (NMSS)
DAVID LOVELESS (R4)
DANIEL GILLEN (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING A LOST SOURCE
"Event location: RLM Building Vault Room 2.306, J.J. Pickel Research Campus, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
"Event description: While performing an exhaustive inventory of sources for possible recovery in the DOE Source Recovery Program it was determined by visual survey a 5 millicurie, Am-241, sealed-source was missing. The source was probably procured in the 1960's and has been indicated as in storage since the late 1980's. The last leak test that was currently available was dated 04/19/88. The source is suspected of being manufactured by the Monsanto Company and is listed as Serial No. M-376. No information on Model is available. The source is indicated as being sealed in 1-inch pipe. The RSO reports that the source has evidently been confused for years with another source that is indicated on storage records as CNS-1. However, he feels relatively sure that it is not the same source. Records indicated that the source was transferred to storage 11/27/84 and may have last been seen on 04/19/88. A visual and instrument survey of the last known storage facility did not locate the source. The RSO believes that the source may have been disposed of with Radium sources but there is no indication on shipment manifests. The previous RSO has been contacted and reportedly cannot recall details about the specific source.
"Transport vehicle description: Not applicable
"Media attention: None
"Texas Incident No.: I-8066"
"Event location: RLM Building Vault Room 2.306, J.J. Pickel Research Campus, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
"Event description: While performing an exhaustive inventory of sources for possible recovery in the DOE Source Recovery Program it was determined by visual survey a 5 millicurie, Am-241, sealed-source was missing. The source was probably procured in the 1960's and has been indicated as in storage since the late 1980's. The last leak test that was currently available was dated 04/19/88. The source is suspected of being manufactured by the Monsanto Company and is listed as Serial No. M-376. No information on Model is available. The source is indicated as being sealed in 1-inch pipe. The RSO reports that the source has evidently been confused for years with another source that is indicated on storage records as CNS-1. However, he feels relatively sure that it is not the same source. Records indicated that the source was transferred to storage 11/27/84 and may have last been seen on 04/19/88. A visual and instrument survey of the last known storage facility did not locate the source. The RSO believes that the source may have been disposed of with Radium sources but there is no indication on shipment manifests. The previous RSO has been contacted and reportedly cannot recall details about the specific source.
"Transport vehicle description: Not applicable
"Media attention: None
"Texas Incident No.: I-8066"
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40270
Facility: FERMI
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Kevin Dahm
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Kevin Dahm
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 10/22/2003
Notification Time: 18:58 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2003
Event Time: 16:23 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2003
Notification Time: 18:58 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2003
Event Time: 16:23 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2003
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):
JAMES CREED (R3)
CYNTHIA CARPENTER (NRR)
RICHARD WESSMAN (IRO)
JAMES CREED (R3)
CYNTHIA CARPENTER (NRR)
RICHARD WESSMAN (IRO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION CONCERNING ONSITE FATALITY
"Today at 1623, a report was received in the Control Room of a medical emergency involving a plant employee at the power plant. Onsite personnel responded and paramedics/ambulance arrived onsite.
"We have been informed that the individual died from an apparent heart attack.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. This report is being made pursuant to 10 CPR 50.72(b)(2)(xi)."
The local news media has broadcasted the event and the licensee does not intend to issue a press release at this time.
The employee was not working in a radioactive contaminated area at the time of the event.
"Today at 1623, a report was received in the Control Room of a medical emergency involving a plant employee at the power plant. Onsite personnel responded and paramedics/ambulance arrived onsite.
"We have been informed that the individual died from an apparent heart attack.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. This report is being made pursuant to 10 CPR 50.72(b)(2)(xi)."
The local news media has broadcasted the event and the licensee does not intend to issue a press release at this time.
The employee was not working in a radioactive contaminated area at the time of the event.