Event Notification Report for June 24, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/23/2008 - 06/24/2008
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44317
Facility: OCONEE
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP,[3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: BOB MEIXELL
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP,[3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: BOB MEIXELL
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 06/24/2008
Notification Time: 16:04 [ET]
Event Date: 06/24/2008
Event Time: 14:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/24/2008
Notification Time: 16:04 [ET]
Event Date: 06/24/2008
Event Time: 14:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/24/2008
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):
KATHLEEN O'DONOHUE (R2)
KATHLEEN O'DONOHUE (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 |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION TO OSHA
"At 1400 on June 24, 2008, Oconee Environmental Health and Safety personnel determined that an OSHA notification was required due to the death (off-site) of an Oconee employee while traveling on company business. OSHA was subsequently notified at 1430 on June 24, 2008. This notification is being made in accordance with Duke administrative procedures due to notification of a federal agency."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
The death was due to a medical condition.
"At 1400 on June 24, 2008, Oconee Environmental Health and Safety personnel determined that an OSHA notification was required due to the death (off-site) of an Oconee employee while traveling on company business. OSHA was subsequently notified at 1430 on June 24, 2008. This notification is being made in accordance with Duke administrative procedures due to notification of a federal agency."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
The death was due to a medical condition.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 44332
Rep Org: WA DIVISION OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Region: 4
City: PULLMAN State: WA
County:
License #: WN-C003-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ARDEN SCROGGS
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Licensee: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Region: 4
City: PULLMAN State: WA
County:
License #: WN-C003-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ARDEN SCROGGS
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 07/02/2008
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 06/24/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 07/02/2008
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 06/24/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 07/02/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RUSS BYWATER (R4)
RON ZELAC (FSME)
RUSS BYWATER (R4)
RON ZELAC (FSME)
WASHINGTON AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEAKING CS-137 SEALED SOURCE
The following information was provided via email from the State of Washington:
"On June 26th, WSU reported that a Cesium-137 sealed source used to test operation of radiation detection instrumentation was found, by WSU staff, to be leaking. The source had recently been used at a WSU research facility. The staff noticed that two of the detectors were indicating higher than expected radiation readings after the source had been returned to storage. Subsequently, WSU staff found the radiation detection instrumentation they had been testing had become contaminated. The source appears to have been abraded during use.
"The source, an Isotope Products Lab, model not yet known, Serial Number 687-87-7 and its wooden storage box were taken out of service when the leak was discovered. The source and box are scheduled for disposal as radioactive waste. WSU staff are looking into the specific cause of the abrasion. WSU will then determine if additional corrective actions will be made to keep this from reoccurring.
"The licensee reported that surveys were performed in all areas where the source had been used and stored. Three WSU staff were found to have between 200 to 300 counts per minute of contamination on their fingers. WSU staff also found contamination levels of up to 300 counts per minute on a hand-rail and other associated equipment in the facility. Decontamination of the staff, areas and equipment was successfully performed.
"Notification Reporting Criteria: WAC 246-221-265, leaking source.
"Isotope and Activity involved: Cs-137 check source, 0.37 MBq (10 microcuries) as of February 1, 2000.
"Finger contamination was noted, but no overexposures should be realized.
"Washington State Report WA-08-046."
The following information was provided via email from the State of Washington:
"On June 26th, WSU reported that a Cesium-137 sealed source used to test operation of radiation detection instrumentation was found, by WSU staff, to be leaking. The source had recently been used at a WSU research facility. The staff noticed that two of the detectors were indicating higher than expected radiation readings after the source had been returned to storage. Subsequently, WSU staff found the radiation detection instrumentation they had been testing had become contaminated. The source appears to have been abraded during use.
"The source, an Isotope Products Lab, model not yet known, Serial Number 687-87-7 and its wooden storage box were taken out of service when the leak was discovered. The source and box are scheduled for disposal as radioactive waste. WSU staff are looking into the specific cause of the abrasion. WSU will then determine if additional corrective actions will be made to keep this from reoccurring.
"The licensee reported that surveys were performed in all areas where the source had been used and stored. Three WSU staff were found to have between 200 to 300 counts per minute of contamination on their fingers. WSU staff also found contamination levels of up to 300 counts per minute on a hand-rail and other associated equipment in the facility. Decontamination of the staff, areas and equipment was successfully performed.
"Notification Reporting Criteria: WAC 246-221-265, leaking source.
"Isotope and Activity involved: Cs-137 check source, 0.37 MBq (10 microcuries) as of February 1, 2000.
"Finger contamination was noted, but no overexposures should be realized.
"Washington State Report WA-08-046."