Event Notification Report for February 04, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/03/2008 - 02/04/2008
EVENT NUMBERS
43961439574395845532
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Hospital
Event Number: 43961
Rep Org: BOSTON VA HOSPITAL
Licensee: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Region: 1
City: BOSTON State: MA
County: NORFOLK
License #: 03-23853-01VA
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID DRUM
HQ OPS Officer: KARL DIEDERICH
Licensee: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Region: 1
City: BOSTON State: MA
County: NORFOLK
License #: 03-23853-01VA
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID DRUM
HQ OPS Officer: KARL DIEDERICH
Notification Date: 02/05/2008
Notification Time: 15:39 [ET]
Event Date: 02/04/2008
Event Time: 17:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/06/2008
Notification Time: 15:39 [ET]
Event Date: 02/04/2008
Event Time: 17:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/06/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2202(b)(1) - PERS OVEREXPOSURE/TEDE >= 5 REM
10 CFR Section:
20.2202(b)(1) - PERS OVEREXPOSURE/TEDE >= 5 REM
Person (Organization):
CHRISTOPHER CAHILL (R1)
THOMAS KOZAK (R3)
ANDREW PERSINKO (FSME)
CHRISTOPHER CAHILL (R1)
THOMAS KOZAK (R3)
ANDREW PERSINKO (FSME)
POTENTIAL OVER-EXPOSURE OF WORKER WHO OPERATES A FLUOROSCOPY MACHINE
Radiation Safety Officer of Boston VA Hospital made a 24-hour report that that a worker who operates a fluoroscopy machine, which produces x-rays from an accelerator and is used in cardiology, may have received exposure greater than allowed limits. The worker's radiation badge is normally read monthly, with a typical exposure of 80-200 mrem. However, his badge from July 2007 was not read until December 2007. Landauer read the badge on December 23, 2007, and reported a reading of 5,700 mrem, which they reported by letter dated January 23, 2008, to the Radiation Safety Officer, who received the information February 5, 2008. An investigation has commenced to determine whether some of the badge reading may have been when the worker was not wearing the badge, or due to other sources.
* * * RETRACTION FROM T. HUSTON TO P. SNYDER ON 3/6/08 AT 1510 * * *
This report is retracted based on the fact that "the reported exposure was to a dosimeter and not to an individual. In addition, the exposure did not involve byproduct materials."
Notified R3DO (P. Pelke), R1DO (J. Caruso), and FSME (S. Wastler).
Radiation Safety Officer of Boston VA Hospital made a 24-hour report that that a worker who operates a fluoroscopy machine, which produces x-rays from an accelerator and is used in cardiology, may have received exposure greater than allowed limits. The worker's radiation badge is normally read monthly, with a typical exposure of 80-200 mrem. However, his badge from July 2007 was not read until December 2007. Landauer read the badge on December 23, 2007, and reported a reading of 5,700 mrem, which they reported by letter dated January 23, 2008, to the Radiation Safety Officer, who received the information February 5, 2008. An investigation has commenced to determine whether some of the badge reading may have been when the worker was not wearing the badge, or due to other sources.
* * * RETRACTION FROM T. HUSTON TO P. SNYDER ON 3/6/08 AT 1510 * * *
This report is retracted based on the fact that "the reported exposure was to a dosimeter and not to an individual. In addition, the exposure did not involve byproduct materials."
Notified R3DO (P. Pelke), R1DO (J. Caruso), and FSME (S. Wastler).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 43957
Facility: WATTS BAR
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOE MAYO
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOE MAYO
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 02/04/2008
Notification Time: 11:18 [ET]
Event Date: 02/04/2008
Event Time: 10:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/04/2008
Notification Time: 11:18 [ET]
Event Date: 02/04/2008
Event Time: 10:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/04/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(2) - EXTERNAL RAD LEVELS > LIMITS
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(2) - EXTERNAL RAD LEVELS > LIMITS
Person (Organization):
BRIAN BONSER (R2)
NADER MAMISH (NMSS)
MICHELE BURGESS (FSME)
BRIAN BONSER (R2)
NADER MAMISH (NMSS)
MICHELE BURGESS (FSME)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
EXTERNAL READINGS EXCEEDED ALLOWABLE DOSE RATE
"On February 4, 2008 at approximately 10:20 EST, the Radiation Protection organization at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN), notified the Shift Manager (Licensed SRO) that a shipment of miscellaneous equipment exceeded the 200 mrem/hour dose rate specified in 10 CFR 71.47. The equipment was being received for use in an upcoming refueling outage. Radiation Protection surveyed the shipping container and obtained a reading of approximately 2000 mrem/hour. In accordance with 10 CFR 10.1906(d) the final delivery carrier has also been notified. This immediate notification is being made in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 20.1906(d)(2) and 10 CFR 71.47."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On February 4, 2008 at approximately 10:20 EST, the Radiation Protection organization at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN), notified the Shift Manager (Licensed SRO) that a shipment of miscellaneous equipment exceeded the 200 mrem/hour dose rate specified in 10 CFR 71.47. The equipment was being received for use in an upcoming refueling outage. Radiation Protection surveyed the shipping container and obtained a reading of approximately 2000 mrem/hour. In accordance with 10 CFR 10.1906(d) the final delivery carrier has also been notified. This immediate notification is being made in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 20.1906(d)(2) and 10 CFR 71.47."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 43958
Facility: MCGUIRE
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: TONY COOK
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: TONY COOK
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 02/04/2008
Notification Time: 11:44 [ET]
Event Date: 02/04/2008
Event Time: 09:15 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/04/2008
Notification Time: 11:44 [ET]
Event Date: 02/04/2008
Event Time: 09:15 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/04/2008
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):
BRIAN BONSER (R2)
BRIAN BONSER (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 |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION TO THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
"A leak in the final holdup pond has resulted in a release of treated wastewater to the environment. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources [has] been notified."
The volume of the leak was approximately 100,000 gallons and the leak was to groundwater. The licensee has sampled the wastewater for tritium and determined that the activity was below reporting limits.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"A leak in the final holdup pond has resulted in a release of treated wastewater to the environment. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources [has] been notified."
The volume of the leak was approximately 100,000 gallons and the leak was to groundwater. The licensee has sampled the wastewater for tritium and determined that the activity was below reporting limits.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 45532
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: ECS-TEXAS LLP
Region: 4
City: AUSTIN State: TX
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Licensee: ECS-TEXAS LLP
Region: 4
City: AUSTIN State: TX
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 12/01/2009
Notification Time: 14:45 [ET]
Event Date: 02/04/2008
Event Time: 10:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/01/2009
Notification Time: 14:45 [ET]
Event Date: 02/04/2008
Event Time: 10:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 12/01/2009
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RICK DEESE (R4DO)
BILL VONTILL (FSME)
RICK DEESE (R4DO)
BILL VONTILL (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED NUCLEAR GAUGE NOT INITIALLY REPORTED
The following report was received via e-mail:
"On Monday, February 4, 2008, a technician was attempting to load a gauge on a truck when he dropped the gauge on the tailgate whereupon the index probe broke off and the Cs-137 probe became extended and failed to retract to the shielded position. The gauge was then loaded into the cab of the truck and was delivered to the local site office less than ten minutes from the work site. A service company was notified and within an hour, the source rod was safely retracted into the shielded position. The gauge sources were satisfactory leak tested. No overexposures occurred in this event. The licensee required all gauge users to attend refresher training on nuclear gauge safety and procedures. The licensee was cited for a related violation.
"During a record review, it was discovered that this event was reported to the NRC using the Nuclear Materials Event Database (080192) instead of to the Headquarters Operations Officer.
"Texas Incident #: I-8494"
The following report was received via e-mail:
"On Monday, February 4, 2008, a technician was attempting to load a gauge on a truck when he dropped the gauge on the tailgate whereupon the index probe broke off and the Cs-137 probe became extended and failed to retract to the shielded position. The gauge was then loaded into the cab of the truck and was delivered to the local site office less than ten minutes from the work site. A service company was notified and within an hour, the source rod was safely retracted into the shielded position. The gauge sources were satisfactory leak tested. No overexposures occurred in this event. The licensee required all gauge users to attend refresher training on nuclear gauge safety and procedures. The licensee was cited for a related violation.
"During a record review, it was discovered that this event was reported to the NRC using the Nuclear Materials Event Database (080192) instead of to the Headquarters Operations Officer.
"Texas Incident #: I-8494"