Event Notification Report for August 17, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/16/2008 - 08/17/2008
EVENT NUMBERS
4442744424444194442044476
General Information or Other
Event Number: 44427
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: NOT APPLICABLE
Region: 4
City: DALLAS State: TX
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Licensee: NOT APPLICABLE
Region: 4
City: DALLAS State: TX
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 08/20/2008
Notification Time: 08:57 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2008
Event Time: 10:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/20/2008
Notification Time: 08:57 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2008
Event Time: 10:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/20/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
VINCENT GADDY (R4)
MICHELE BURGESS (FSME)
VINCENT GADDY (R4)
MICHELE BURGESS (FSME)
TEXAS AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - SURFACE CONTAMINATION AT LUFTHANSA CARGO FACILITY
The following information was provided by the State of Texas via email:
" On 8/18/08 at 0655 CDT, [State of Texas] received a call from the answering service at approximately 10 PM on 8/17/08 requesting that [the State] call Lufthansa Cargo at DFW Airport. [State] contacted [Deleted] and he [reported] that customs had been at their facility and had found a spot on their concrete floor reading 132 microrem. The area [approximately 16' x 20' ] had been used to store a container from Protechnics out of Houston, Texas. The package had originated from Spectro Services in Albuquerque, NM. The package had been sent on to Germany on 8/14/08. The radionuclide was identified as Iridium (Ir) - 192 by the Dallas Fort Worth Fire Department. The area is currently roped off and posted no entry. A decontamination service [was scheduled] to decontaminate the area Monday 8/18/08 in the afternoon. [Deleted] agreed to contact us when the area was decontaminated. Copies of the surveys conducted were also requested. An Agency inspector performed a survey of the area and identified the contamination as Ir - 192. On 8/19/08 at 1410 CDT, NNSI was been contracted to decontaminate the area. The contractor states that the area should be released by this evening.
"Contamination appears to be in the form of dust. Several packages were in the contaminated area and were decontaminated prior to releasing for shipment. The contamination is readily removable. NNSI stated that they were going to survey the transportation area in Houston. The shipper stated that they had surveyed the location in Houston (Transaction Packaging 2928 B Greens Rd Suite 250) where the package was stored waiting to be sent to Dallas/Fort Worth and found no direct readings above background. NNSI has not provided the Agency with any of their readings. The original survey conducted by the state inspector found removable contamination levels of 4000 cpm/smear on 8/18/08 in the area in question. Shoes of all workers who could have traveled thru the area were surveyed and found to be free of contamination.
"The package originated in Albuquerque NM and was flown from there thru Memphis, TN To Houston, TX and then trucked to Dallas Fort Worth airport.
"The material first considered as the source was Ir - 192 tracer material. Surveys of the package when it arrived in Germany indicated that there was no contamination outside of the package. An engineer is waiting for the package in India. He will survey the package, then open the package to verify that there has been no damage. The engineer will take pictures of the boxes and forward to the Agency. There was a statement from NNSI that they had heard that there may have been a problem with the package in Houston and that it may have been over packed. Protechniques stated that this was not true.
"An Agency inspector will survey the transport trailer used to move the material to DFW on 8/20/08.
"The material first thought to create the problem was packaged in 20 mil vials, placed inside a lead shield, which was placed inside a plastic bag and placed in a DOT shipping container.
"The Agency has requested the records on all RAM passing thru this facility in the last 90 days from Lufthansa Cargo."
Texas Incident number: I-8536
* * * UPDATE ON 8/20/08 AT 1221 FROM A. TUCKER TO V. KLCO * * *
" At 0915, NNSI reported that the area at Lufthansa Cargo was released for unrestricted use at 9 PM on 8/19/08. They also reported that they conducted surveys at Lufthansa's warehouse in Houston, Texas and found no uncontrolled radioactive material. "
Notified R4DO (V. Gaddy) and FSME (M. Burgess) and e-mailed OIP (S. Dembek).
The following information was provided by the State of Texas via email:
" On 8/18/08 at 0655 CDT, [State of Texas] received a call from the answering service at approximately 10 PM on 8/17/08 requesting that [the State] call Lufthansa Cargo at DFW Airport. [State] contacted [Deleted] and he [reported] that customs had been at their facility and had found a spot on their concrete floor reading 132 microrem. The area [approximately 16' x 20' ] had been used to store a container from Protechnics out of Houston, Texas. The package had originated from Spectro Services in Albuquerque, NM. The package had been sent on to Germany on 8/14/08. The radionuclide was identified as Iridium (Ir) - 192 by the Dallas Fort Worth Fire Department. The area is currently roped off and posted no entry. A decontamination service [was scheduled] to decontaminate the area Monday 8/18/08 in the afternoon. [Deleted] agreed to contact us when the area was decontaminated. Copies of the surveys conducted were also requested. An Agency inspector performed a survey of the area and identified the contamination as Ir - 192. On 8/19/08 at 1410 CDT, NNSI was been contracted to decontaminate the area. The contractor states that the area should be released by this evening.
"Contamination appears to be in the form of dust. Several packages were in the contaminated area and were decontaminated prior to releasing for shipment. The contamination is readily removable. NNSI stated that they were going to survey the transportation area in Houston. The shipper stated that they had surveyed the location in Houston (Transaction Packaging 2928 B Greens Rd Suite 250) where the package was stored waiting to be sent to Dallas/Fort Worth and found no direct readings above background. NNSI has not provided the Agency with any of their readings. The original survey conducted by the state inspector found removable contamination levels of 4000 cpm/smear on 8/18/08 in the area in question. Shoes of all workers who could have traveled thru the area were surveyed and found to be free of contamination.
"The package originated in Albuquerque NM and was flown from there thru Memphis, TN To Houston, TX and then trucked to Dallas Fort Worth airport.
"The material first considered as the source was Ir - 192 tracer material. Surveys of the package when it arrived in Germany indicated that there was no contamination outside of the package. An engineer is waiting for the package in India. He will survey the package, then open the package to verify that there has been no damage. The engineer will take pictures of the boxes and forward to the Agency. There was a statement from NNSI that they had heard that there may have been a problem with the package in Houston and that it may have been over packed. Protechniques stated that this was not true.
"An Agency inspector will survey the transport trailer used to move the material to DFW on 8/20/08.
"The material first thought to create the problem was packaged in 20 mil vials, placed inside a lead shield, which was placed inside a plastic bag and placed in a DOT shipping container.
"The Agency has requested the records on all RAM passing thru this facility in the last 90 days from Lufthansa Cargo."
Texas Incident number: I-8536
* * * UPDATE ON 8/20/08 AT 1221 FROM A. TUCKER TO V. KLCO * * *
" At 0915, NNSI reported that the area at Lufthansa Cargo was released for unrestricted use at 9 PM on 8/19/08. They also reported that they conducted surveys at Lufthansa's warehouse in Houston, Texas and found no uncontrolled radioactive material. "
Notified R4DO (V. Gaddy) and FSME (M. Burgess) and e-mailed OIP (S. Dembek).
General Information or Other
Event Number: 44424
Rep Org: MARYLAND DEPT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Licensee: GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: BALTIMORE State: MD
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BARBARA PARK
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Licensee: GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: BALTIMORE State: MD
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BARBARA PARK
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN KNOKE
Notification Date: 08/19/2008
Notification Time: 14:49 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2008
Event Time: 18:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/19/2008
Notification Time: 14:49 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2008
Event Time: 18:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/19/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
NEIL PERRY (R1)
PATRICE BUBAR (FSME)
ILTAB EMAIL
NEIL PERRY (R1)
PATRICE BUBAR (FSME)
ILTAB EMAIL
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOSS OF Ir-192 SEEDS
"At 1:30pm on Monday, August 18, 2008, a Maryland Department of the Environment radioactive material licensee, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, reported by phone to MDE RHP a loss of 5 Iridium-192 seeds of 0.59 millicuries each seed. The seeds were in a ribbon implanted in a cancer patient's neck along with 5 other strands of seeds. Numerous checks and plain films were obtained to verify correct location. The seeds had been implanted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 and were checked daily. The loss of a strand of seeds was discovered on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at approximately 6pm, when the seeds strands were being removed.
"Investigative action: The patient was moved to a new room. The licensee reports extensive monitoring of all linens, surfaces, sink drain, other rooms in the unit, nurses station, hallways and the loading dock, where trash was monitored (even though a monitor is located on the loading dock.) A relative's car was also monitored. Being that the patient shaved with a non-electric razor, the outcome of the investigation was that during shaving the strand must have come loose and had fallen into the toilet.
"The RSO and radiation oncologists and physicists were involved in the investigation. Preventive action is for two radiation workers, (i.e. physician and physicist) to independently check the button crimped on the end of the ribbon strand to insure that the ribbon cannot slide out of the catheter.
"The written report from the licensee was received by fax on August 19, 2008, at 3:33 pm. Further investigation by MDE RHP is pending."
A "Medical Event" may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks.
"At 1:30pm on Monday, August 18, 2008, a Maryland Department of the Environment radioactive material licensee, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, reported by phone to MDE RHP a loss of 5 Iridium-192 seeds of 0.59 millicuries each seed. The seeds were in a ribbon implanted in a cancer patient's neck along with 5 other strands of seeds. Numerous checks and plain films were obtained to verify correct location. The seeds had been implanted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 and were checked daily. The loss of a strand of seeds was discovered on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at approximately 6pm, when the seeds strands were being removed.
"Investigative action: The patient was moved to a new room. The licensee reports extensive monitoring of all linens, surfaces, sink drain, other rooms in the unit, nurses station, hallways and the loading dock, where trash was monitored (even though a monitor is located on the loading dock.) A relative's car was also monitored. Being that the patient shaved with a non-electric razor, the outcome of the investigation was that during shaving the strand must have come loose and had fallen into the toilet.
"The RSO and radiation oncologists and physicists were involved in the investigation. Preventive action is for two radiation workers, (i.e. physician and physicist) to independently check the button crimped on the end of the ribbon strand to insure that the ribbon cannot slide out of the catheter.
"The written report from the licensee was received by fax on August 19, 2008, at 3:33 pm. Further investigation by MDE RHP is pending."
A "Medical Event" may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44419
Facility: DIABLO CANYON
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JAMES DILLIS
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Region: 4 State: CA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JAMES DILLIS
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 08/17/2008
Notification Time: 03:37 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2008
Event Time: 00:12 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/17/2008
Notification Time: 03:37 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2008
Event Time: 00:12 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/17/2008
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
Person (Organization):
RYAN LANTZ (R4)
JARED WERMIEL (NRR)
ELMO COLLINS (R4)
BRUCE BOGER (NRR)
ANTHONY McMURTRAY (IRD)
RYAN LANTZ (R4)
JARED WERMIEL (NRR)
ELMO COLLINS (R4)
BRUCE BOGER (NRR)
ANTHONY McMURTRAY (IRD)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED DUE TO FIRE IN MAIN BANK TRANFORMER
At 0012 the licensee declared a Notice of Unusual Event due to a fire in Main Bank Transformer. The licensee is fighting the fire along with offsite assistance from CAL FIRE. The unit is shutdown and stable in mode 3. All control rods fully inserted on the trip. Decay heat is being removed via auxiliary feedwater to the steam generators steaming to the main condenser via the main condenser steam dumps. Emergency buses remain powered via offsite power with emergency diesel generators available if required.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified DHS (Barnes), FEMA (Blankenship).
* * * UPDATE FROM J. DILLIS TO J. KOZAL AT 0501 EDT ON 8/17/08 * * *
The fire is out. Plant personnel are assessing the damage in the main transformer area. The plant is stable in mode 3.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM J. DILLIS TO P. SNYDER AT 0542 EDT ON 8/17/08 * * *
The licensee has terminated the Notice of Unusual Event at 0231 PDT due to the fact that the fire was out and no reflash occurred. The plant remains stable in mode 3.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R4DO (Lantz), IRD (McMurtray), NRR EO (Wermiel), R4 (Collins), NRR (Grobe), DHS (Wallace), FEMA (Biscoe).
* * * UPDATE FROM M. KENNEDY TO J. KOZAL AT 1038 EDT ON 8/17/08 * * *
"This is an update of the Notification of Unusual Event due to Fire in the 'C' phase of the main bank transformer, and Automatic Reactor Trip. This update is to report automatic actuation of the auxiliary feedwater system (AFW) and is being reported as an 8-hour non-emergency event in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) 'System Actuation.'
"The unit is stable in mode 3 (Hot Standby) with offsite power being supplied to all buses via the 230 Kv startup circuit. All rods fully inserted on the reactor trip. All systems performed as designed. Operators are preparing to place the unit in Mode 5, while preparing to assess the damage to the 500 Kv transformer. All emergency diesel generators remain operable in standby.
"Unit 1 was unaffected by this event and remains at 100% power.
"This notification also constitutes a late 4 hour notification for the RPS actuation.
"To summarize, on August 16, 2008, at 2356 PDT, the 'C' phase 500 Kv transformer failed resulting in a fire and an automatic reactor trip, and automatic actuation of AFW. An unusual event was declared on August 17, 2008, at 0012 PDT due to the fire. Cal Fire was called to assist and support the on-site fire brigade. The fire was extinguished and the NUE was downgraded at 0231 PDT."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified as well as State and local government agencies. The licensee intends to issue a press release.
R4DO (Lantz) notified.
At 0012 the licensee declared a Notice of Unusual Event due to a fire in Main Bank Transformer. The licensee is fighting the fire along with offsite assistance from CAL FIRE. The unit is shutdown and stable in mode 3. All control rods fully inserted on the trip. Decay heat is being removed via auxiliary feedwater to the steam generators steaming to the main condenser via the main condenser steam dumps. Emergency buses remain powered via offsite power with emergency diesel generators available if required.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified DHS (Barnes), FEMA (Blankenship).
* * * UPDATE FROM J. DILLIS TO J. KOZAL AT 0501 EDT ON 8/17/08 * * *
The fire is out. Plant personnel are assessing the damage in the main transformer area. The plant is stable in mode 3.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM J. DILLIS TO P. SNYDER AT 0542 EDT ON 8/17/08 * * *
The licensee has terminated the Notice of Unusual Event at 0231 PDT due to the fact that the fire was out and no reflash occurred. The plant remains stable in mode 3.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R4DO (Lantz), IRD (McMurtray), NRR EO (Wermiel), R4 (Collins), NRR (Grobe), DHS (Wallace), FEMA (Biscoe).
* * * UPDATE FROM M. KENNEDY TO J. KOZAL AT 1038 EDT ON 8/17/08 * * *
"This is an update of the Notification of Unusual Event due to Fire in the 'C' phase of the main bank transformer, and Automatic Reactor Trip. This update is to report automatic actuation of the auxiliary feedwater system (AFW) and is being reported as an 8-hour non-emergency event in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) 'System Actuation.'
"The unit is stable in mode 3 (Hot Standby) with offsite power being supplied to all buses via the 230 Kv startup circuit. All rods fully inserted on the reactor trip. All systems performed as designed. Operators are preparing to place the unit in Mode 5, while preparing to assess the damage to the 500 Kv transformer. All emergency diesel generators remain operable in standby.
"Unit 1 was unaffected by this event and remains at 100% power.
"This notification also constitutes a late 4 hour notification for the RPS actuation.
"To summarize, on August 16, 2008, at 2356 PDT, the 'C' phase 500 Kv transformer failed resulting in a fire and an automatic reactor trip, and automatic actuation of AFW. An unusual event was declared on August 17, 2008, at 0012 PDT due to the fire. Cal Fire was called to assist and support the on-site fire brigade. The fire was extinguished and the NUE was downgraded at 0231 PDT."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified as well as State and local government agencies. The licensee intends to issue a press release.
R4DO (Lantz) notified.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44420
Facility: DRESDEN
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-1,[2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: LINDA DYAS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-1,[2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: LINDA DYAS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 08/17/2008
Notification Time: 13:11 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2008
Event Time: 09:02 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/17/2008
Notification Time: 13:11 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2008
Event Time: 09:02 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/17/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(i) - PLANT S/D REQD BY TS
Person (Organization):
LAURA KOZAK (R3)
LAURA KOZAK (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 30 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SHUTDOWN DUE TO INABILILTY TO PERFORM A REQUIRED RCS LEAK RATE VERIFICATION
"During the 2000 CDT pumping of the Drywell Floor Drain Sump on 08/16/2008, the pumps failed to pump as indicated by the integrator reading zero with the pump running. The sump pump was running for approximately 2-3 minutes with the integrator showing no flow. The pump typically auto stops after approximately 30 seconds; since this did not happen, it appears to be a flow restriction and not an integrator problem. 3A DWFDS pump was started first and then 3B DWFDS pump was attempted with no flow noted for either pump.
"Both the 3-2001-105 and -106 valves indicated OPEN. Both sump pump breakers were verified ON and a local visual inspection of the 3-2001-105 and -106 valves was performed to verify proper operation. Troubleshooting has determined that the 3-2001-105 valve is failing to OPEN.
"The 3-2001-105 is a primary containment isolation valve and is currently CLOSED.
"TS SR 3.4.4.1 requires RCS leakage verification 1 [time per] 12 hours and was last completed at 1600 CDT on 08/16/2008.
"Unit 3 Shutdown was initiated at 0902 hours."
The shutdown of Unit 3 was halted at 30% power while the licensee pursued an NOED (Notice of Enforcement Discretion) with NRC.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. The licensee will also notified the State.
"During the 2000 CDT pumping of the Drywell Floor Drain Sump on 08/16/2008, the pumps failed to pump as indicated by the integrator reading zero with the pump running. The sump pump was running for approximately 2-3 minutes with the integrator showing no flow. The pump typically auto stops after approximately 30 seconds; since this did not happen, it appears to be a flow restriction and not an integrator problem. 3A DWFDS pump was started first and then 3B DWFDS pump was attempted with no flow noted for either pump.
"Both the 3-2001-105 and -106 valves indicated OPEN. Both sump pump breakers were verified ON and a local visual inspection of the 3-2001-105 and -106 valves was performed to verify proper operation. Troubleshooting has determined that the 3-2001-105 valve is failing to OPEN.
"The 3-2001-105 is a primary containment isolation valve and is currently CLOSED.
"TS SR 3.4.4.1 requires RCS leakage verification 1 [time per] 12 hours and was last completed at 1600 CDT on 08/16/2008.
"Unit 3 Shutdown was initiated at 0902 hours."
The shutdown of Unit 3 was halted at 30% power while the licensee pursued an NOED (Notice of Enforcement Discretion) with NRC.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. The licensee will also notified the State.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 44476
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: HI TECH TESTING
Region: 4
City: KEITHVILLE State: LA
County:
License #: LA-7985-L01A
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RICHARD PENROD
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Licensee: HI TECH TESTING
Region: 4
City: KEITHVILLE State: LA
County:
License #: LA-7985-L01A
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RICHARD PENROD
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 09/09/2008
Notification Time: 09:46 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/09/2008
Notification Time: 09:46 [ET]
Event Date: 08/17/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/09/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
WAYNE WALKER (R4)
CINDY FLANNERY (FSME)
WAYNE WALKER (R4)
CINDY FLANNERY (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE - INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHER OVEREXPOSURE
The following was provided by the state via facsimile:
"On August 19, 2008, Hi Tech Testing reported an overexposure to an industrial radiographer. On August 17, 2008, two industrial radiographers noticed that their pocket dosimeters were 'off scale'. Their film badges were sent to Landauer for emergency processing and it was determined that one of the radiographer's dose for August 2008 was 3.719 rem. Adding this to the year to date dose for this radiographer gave the radiographer a year to date dose of 5.776 rem for 2008. Hi Tech Testing investigated the incident and determined that the radiographers were not using a survey meter or performing a proper survey after each exposure. The following corrective action was taken for this incident: The radiographer that had the excessive exposure has had his employment with Hi Tech Testing terminated. Hi Tech Testing also had a mandatory company safety meeting concerning this incident."
Louisiana report number - LA0800017
The following was provided by the state via facsimile:
"On August 19, 2008, Hi Tech Testing reported an overexposure to an industrial radiographer. On August 17, 2008, two industrial radiographers noticed that their pocket dosimeters were 'off scale'. Their film badges were sent to Landauer for emergency processing and it was determined that one of the radiographer's dose for August 2008 was 3.719 rem. Adding this to the year to date dose for this radiographer gave the radiographer a year to date dose of 5.776 rem for 2008. Hi Tech Testing investigated the incident and determined that the radiographers were not using a survey meter or performing a proper survey after each exposure. The following corrective action was taken for this incident: The radiographer that had the excessive exposure has had his employment with Hi Tech Testing terminated. Hi Tech Testing also had a mandatory company safety meeting concerning this incident."
Louisiana report number - LA0800017