Event Notification Report for April 08, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/07/2008 - 04/08/2008
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44127
Facility: PALO VERDE
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: DANIEL HAUTALA
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: DANIEL HAUTALA
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 04/08/2008
Notification Time: 19:10 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2008
Event Time: 11:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2008
Notification Time: 19:10 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2008
Event Time: 11:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
RICHARD DEESE (R4)
RICHARD DEESE (R4)
| 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 | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY - NON-LICENSED SUPERVISOR
"At approximately 1100 Mountain Standard Time on April 8, 2008 at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, a non-licensed supervisor tested positive for alcohol during a random 'Fitness for Duty' test. The person's access authorization has been placed on hold in accordance with station procedures. This event is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 26.73(a)(2)(ii). The NRC resident inspector has been notified of the event."
"At approximately 1100 Mountain Standard Time on April 8, 2008 at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, a non-licensed supervisor tested positive for alcohol during a random 'Fitness for Duty' test. The person's access authorization has been placed on hold in accordance with station procedures. This event is being reported pursuant to 10 CFR 26.73(a)(2)(ii). The NRC resident inspector has been notified of the event."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44128
Facility: TURKEY POINT
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: MARK JONES
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: MARK JONES
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 04/09/2008
Notification Time: 07:31 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2008
Event Time: 23:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/09/2008
Notification Time: 07:31 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2008
Event Time: 23:50 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/09/2008
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):
RANDY MUSSER (R2)
MJ ROSS-LEE (NRR)
THOMAS BLOUNT (IRD)
RANDY MUSSER (R2)
MJ ROSS-LEE (NRR)
THOMAS BLOUNT (IRD)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 4 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION TO OSHA FOR FATALITY ONSITE DUE TO AN APPARENT HEART ATTACK
"At 2100 on 4/8/2008, off-site medical assistance was requested for a Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant Station contract employee experiencing an apparent heart attack. Miami-Dade County Fire and Rescue responded to the emergency. The patient was transported to the hospital by air rescue at 2132 on 4/8/2008. The contract employee was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
"At 2350 on 4/8/2008, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was notified of the on-site fatality of a contract employee. The Turkey Point Unit 3/4 control room was notified of the OSHA notification at 0620 on 4/9/2008.
"Unit 3 remains in Mode 1 at 100% power with GREEN (Acceptable) risk.
"Unit 4 is defueled during a planned refueling outage with GREEN (Acceptable levels of key safe shutdown functions are being maintained) risk.
"This notification is a 4-hour notification being performed in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) for notification to an off-site government agency."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 2100 on 4/8/2008, off-site medical assistance was requested for a Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant Station contract employee experiencing an apparent heart attack. Miami-Dade County Fire and Rescue responded to the emergency. The patient was transported to the hospital by air rescue at 2132 on 4/8/2008. The contract employee was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
"At 2350 on 4/8/2008, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was notified of the on-site fatality of a contract employee. The Turkey Point Unit 3/4 control room was notified of the OSHA notification at 0620 on 4/9/2008.
"Unit 3 remains in Mode 1 at 100% power with GREEN (Acceptable) risk.
"Unit 4 is defueled during a planned refueling outage with GREEN (Acceptable levels of key safe shutdown functions are being maintained) risk.
"This notification is a 4-hour notification being performed in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) for notification to an off-site government agency."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 44129
Rep Org: UNDERWATER ENGINEERING SERVICES, IN
Licensee: UNDERWATER ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
Region: 1
City: PORT SAINT LUCIE State: FL
County:
License #: NA
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CHRIS GRAHAM
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Licensee: UNDERWATER ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
Region: 1
City: PORT SAINT LUCIE State: FL
County:
License #: NA
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CHRIS GRAHAM
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 04/09/2008
Notification Time: 11:59 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/09/2008
Notification Time: 11:59 [ET]
Event Date: 04/08/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/09/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
Person (Organization):
RICHARD CONTE (R1)
ANNE MARIE STONE (R3)
RICHARD DEESE (R4)
VERN HODGE (NRR)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
RICHARD CONTE (R1)
ANNE MARIE STONE (R3)
RICHARD DEESE (R4)
VERN HODGE (NRR)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
POTENTIAL PART 21 NOTIFICATION REGARDING TORUS IMMERSION/VAPOR PHASE COATINGS
The reporting organization provided the following information via facsimile:
"NUPIC identified that a potential problem of unqualified coatings exists with results of the 1996 DBA/Irradiation Test on February 29, 2008. UESI initiated Nonconformance Report NCR # 2008-01, insured that no coating applications were scheduled in Nuclear facilities requiring adherence to ANSI N101.2-1972, notified parent company President of potential Part 21 and under his directive began investigation.
"Based on NUPIC Audit No. 08.03SPAFL.08. 1, Finding No. 1, a review of Historical Design Basis Accident (DBA) / Irradiation Test Results dated 12/16/1996, and subsequent internal investigation and evaluation, it has been determined that UESI Proprietary Underwater Coating Picco UT-15, when applied over the substrate Carboline CZ-11 only, does not meet all acceptance criteria of ANSI N101.2-1972 and ANSI N5.12-1974 for DBA qualified Coating Service Level I repair material.
"The evaluation concluded, that while Picco UT-15 is fully qualified to ASTM D-3911-95 for all Service Level I and Torus/Immersion Area coating repairs on all substrates tested, use of the product should have been limited to ANSI N101.2-1972 qualified on all substrates tested with the exception of CZ-11.
"Beginning immediately, UESI will cease to market and install its product as ANSI N101 .2-1972 / N5.12-1974 irradiation and DBA qualified when applied as a repair material over Carboline CZ-11 substrate.
"Identification of the facility the activity or the basic component supplied for such facility or such activity within the United States which fails to comply or contains the defect."
Duane Arnold Energy Center - DAEC has been contacted.
Facilities with CZ-11 substrate and repairs performed with Picco UT-15, but may be exempt from Part 21 impacts are as noted:
Cooper Nuclear Station- NPPD has been advised of the finding as a courtesy.
Pilgrim Nuclear Station - PNS has been advised of the finding as a courtesy.
Peach Bottom - PBAPS has been advised of the finding as a courtesy.
The reporting organization provided the following information via facsimile:
"NUPIC identified that a potential problem of unqualified coatings exists with results of the 1996 DBA/Irradiation Test on February 29, 2008. UESI initiated Nonconformance Report NCR # 2008-01, insured that no coating applications were scheduled in Nuclear facilities requiring adherence to ANSI N101.2-1972, notified parent company President of potential Part 21 and under his directive began investigation.
"Based on NUPIC Audit No. 08.03SPAFL.08. 1, Finding No. 1, a review of Historical Design Basis Accident (DBA) / Irradiation Test Results dated 12/16/1996, and subsequent internal investigation and evaluation, it has been determined that UESI Proprietary Underwater Coating Picco UT-15, when applied over the substrate Carboline CZ-11 only, does not meet all acceptance criteria of ANSI N101.2-1972 and ANSI N5.12-1974 for DBA qualified Coating Service Level I repair material.
"The evaluation concluded, that while Picco UT-15 is fully qualified to ASTM D-3911-95 for all Service Level I and Torus/Immersion Area coating repairs on all substrates tested, use of the product should have been limited to ANSI N101.2-1972 qualified on all substrates tested with the exception of CZ-11.
"Beginning immediately, UESI will cease to market and install its product as ANSI N101 .2-1972 / N5.12-1974 irradiation and DBA qualified when applied as a repair material over Carboline CZ-11 substrate.
"Identification of the facility the activity or the basic component supplied for such facility or such activity within the United States which fails to comply or contains the defect."
Duane Arnold Energy Center - DAEC has been contacted.
Facilities with CZ-11 substrate and repairs performed with Picco UT-15, but may be exempt from Part 21 impacts are as noted:
Cooper Nuclear Station- NPPD has been advised of the finding as a courtesy.
Pilgrim Nuclear Station - PNS has been advised of the finding as a courtesy.
Peach Bottom - PBAPS has been advised of the finding as a courtesy.