Event Notification Report for February 26, 2004
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/25/2004 - 02/26/2004
EVENT NUMBERS
4055340547405484055040551
General Information or Other
Event Number: 40553
Rep Org: OK DEQ RAD MANAGEMENT
Licensee: CARDINAL HEALTH
Region: 4
City: OKLAHOMA CITY State: OK
County:
License #: OK 23359-02MD
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE BRODERICK
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Licensee: CARDINAL HEALTH
Region: 4
City: OKLAHOMA CITY State: OK
County:
License #: OK 23359-02MD
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE BRODERICK
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 02/27/2004
Notification Time: 17:59 [ET]
Event Date: 02/26/2004
Event Time: 15:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/27/2004
Notification Time: 17:59 [ET]
Event Date: 02/26/2004
Event Time: 15:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/27/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GARY SANBORN (R4)
E. WILLIAM BRACH (NMSS)
GARY SANBORN (R4)
E. WILLIAM BRACH (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORTS SPILL AT NUCLEAR PHARMACY
A syringe with 28 millicuries of Iodine-131 was stored inside a pig inside a hooded glove box. At 1500 CST on 2/26/04, the pig was knocked over, and the syringe broke. The contents of the syringe spilled into the hooded glove box. The spill was cleaned up. The glove box was ventilated and the ventilation system had a charcoal filter. It is estimated that 3 microcuries escaped to the atmosphere. Bioassays were performed on the 3 people involved in the spill and cleanup. No absorption was found. The charcoal filter and papers used in the glove box were placed in storage to allow the Iodine to decay.
A syringe with 28 millicuries of Iodine-131 was stored inside a pig inside a hooded glove box. At 1500 CST on 2/26/04, the pig was knocked over, and the syringe broke. The contents of the syringe spilled into the hooded glove box. The spill was cleaned up. The glove box was ventilated and the ventilation system had a charcoal filter. It is estimated that 3 microcuries escaped to the atmosphere. Bioassays were performed on the 3 people involved in the spill and cleanup. No absorption was found. The charcoal filter and papers used in the glove box were placed in storage to allow the Iodine to decay.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40547
Facility: PILGRIM
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: BRIAN LOUIS
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Region: 1 State: MA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: BRIAN LOUIS
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Notification Date: 02/26/2004
Notification Time: 08:38 [ET]
Event Date: 02/26/2004
Event Time: 01:05 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/26/2004
Notification Time: 08:38 [ET]
Event Date: 02/26/2004
Event Time: 01:05 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/26/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(A) - POT UNABLE TO SAFE SD
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(A) - POT UNABLE TO SAFE SD
Person (Organization):
MOHAMED SHANBAKY (R1)
MOHAMED SHANBAKY (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 |
CONTROL POWER FUSE FAILURE IN HPCI SYSTEM
"The High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) system had been removed from service to perform planned maintenance and testing. During post-maintenance testing, the HPCI gland seal condensate pump tripped due to a blown control power fuse. The maintenance scope did not include the pump or its power supply. The fuse was replaced and the surveillance completed satisfactorily. Investigation into the cause of the failure is ongoing. HPCI remains inoperable in support of additional pre-planned testing."
The licensee notified the State and the NRC Resident Inspector.
"The High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) system had been removed from service to perform planned maintenance and testing. During post-maintenance testing, the HPCI gland seal condensate pump tripped due to a blown control power fuse. The maintenance scope did not include the pump or its power supply. The fuse was replaced and the surveillance completed satisfactorily. Investigation into the cause of the failure is ongoing. HPCI remains inoperable in support of additional pre-planned testing."
The licensee notified the State and the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40548
Facility: OCONEE
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP,[3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: TIM LACKEY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP,[3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: TIM LACKEY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 02/26/2004
Notification Time: 13:59 [ET]
Event Date: 02/26/2004
Event Time: 11:51 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/26/2004
Notification Time: 13:59 [ET]
Event Date: 02/26/2004
Event Time: 11:51 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/26/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
RPS ACTUATION WHILE CRITICAL
While operating at power, a main turbine trip caused a reactor trip. The cause of the trip is unknown but is being investigated. All control rods inserted on the reactor trip, no primary or secondary system relief valves operated, and reactor temperature is being maintained using the turbine bypass valve to the condenser. Steam generator water levels are being maintained using main feedwater. The station electrical system is available and in a normal configuration. Current RCS pressure is 2149 psig and temperature is 552 deg F. Units 1 and 2 were not affected.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
While operating at power, a main turbine trip caused a reactor trip. The cause of the trip is unknown but is being investigated. All control rods inserted on the reactor trip, no primary or secondary system relief valves operated, and reactor temperature is being maintained using the turbine bypass valve to the condenser. Steam generator water levels are being maintained using main feedwater. The station electrical system is available and in a normal configuration. Current RCS pressure is 2149 psig and temperature is 552 deg F. Units 1 and 2 were not affected.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 40550
Rep Org: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Region: 1
City: CHARLOTTESVILLE State: VA
County:
License #:
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RALPH ALLEN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Region: 1
City: CHARLOTTESVILLE State: VA
County:
License #:
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RALPH ALLEN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 02/26/2004
Notification Time: 15:49 [ET]
Event Date: 02/26/2004
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/26/2004
Notification Time: 15:49 [ET]
Event Date: 02/26/2004
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/26/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
Person (Organization):
MOHAMED SHANBAKY (R1)
GARY SANBORN (R4)
CHARLES MILLER (NMSS)
MOHAMED SHANBAKY (R1)
GARY SANBORN (R4)
CHARLES MILLER (NMSS)
LOST ELECTRON CAPTURE DETECTOR
On December 16, 2003. the University of Virginia shipped the Electron Capture Detector section of a Gas Chromatograph to Varian Chromatograph Systems in Walnut Creek, California, using FEDEX. The Electron Capture Detector has a 5 millicurie Nickel-63 source. According to FEDEX, Mr. Cordero signed for receipt of the shipment at 0909 on December 17, 2003. Today, when UVA called Varian to follow up on the status of the detector, they were told that Varian never received the detector.
On December 16, 2003. the University of Virginia shipped the Electron Capture Detector section of a Gas Chromatograph to Varian Chromatograph Systems in Walnut Creek, California, using FEDEX. The Electron Capture Detector has a 5 millicurie Nickel-63 source. According to FEDEX, Mr. Cordero signed for receipt of the shipment at 0909 on December 17, 2003. Today, when UVA called Varian to follow up on the status of the detector, they were told that Varian never received the detector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 40551
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: DEL MONTE FOODS
Region: 4
City: TERMINAL ISLAND State: CA
County:
License #: GL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT GREGER
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Licensee: DEL MONTE FOODS
Region: 4
City: TERMINAL ISLAND State: CA
County:
License #: GL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT GREGER
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 02/26/2004
Notification Time: 21:02 [ET]
Event Date: 02/26/2004
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 02/26/2004
Notification Time: 21:02 [ET]
Event Date: 02/26/2004
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 02/26/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GARY SANBORN (R4)
E. WILLIAM BRACH (NMSS)
GARY SANBORN (R4)
E. WILLIAM BRACH (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT OF A LOST GAUGE
"Del Monte Foods, a general licensee has been unable to locate a fixed gauge containing 100 milliCuries of Americium-241. The unit was one of 4 generally licensed gauges used as fill/level detectors at the Del Monte facility at Terminal Island. Del Monte had the 4 lines removed by contractors and after the completion of the project Del Monte realized one gauge remains unaccounted for. They have searched their facility and checked with all contractors and no information was obtained regarding the whereabouts of the gauge. The licensee has been requested to provide [the California Radiation Control Program Office] additional information regarding the dates/times involved, the names of the contractors who removed the lines, and the names of individuals who may have purchased the equipment."
"Del Monte Foods, a general licensee has been unable to locate a fixed gauge containing 100 milliCuries of Americium-241. The unit was one of 4 generally licensed gauges used as fill/level detectors at the Del Monte facility at Terminal Island. Del Monte had the 4 lines removed by contractors and after the completion of the project Del Monte realized one gauge remains unaccounted for. They have searched their facility and checked with all contractors and no information was obtained regarding the whereabouts of the gauge. The licensee has been requested to provide [the California Radiation Control Program Office] additional information regarding the dates/times involved, the names of the contractors who removed the lines, and the names of individuals who may have purchased the equipment."