Event Notification Report for February 06, 2009
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/05/2009 - 02/06/2009
General Information or Other
Event Number: 44836
Rep Org: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL
Licensee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL
Region: 3
City: MARSHALLTOWN State: IA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MATTHEW FARRELL
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Licensee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL
Region: 3
City: MARSHALLTOWN State: IA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MATTHEW FARRELL
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 02/06/2009
Notification Time: 15:54 [ET]
Event Date: 02/06/2009
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/06/2009
Notification Time: 15:54 [ET]
Event Date: 02/06/2009
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/06/2009
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
Person (Organization):
MARK RING (R3)
HAROLD GRAY (R1)
STEVEN RUDISAIL (R2)
JEFF CLARK (R4)
OMID TABATABAI-EMAIL (NRO)
MARK RING (R3)
HAROLD GRAY (R1)
STEVEN RUDISAIL (R2)
JEFF CLARK (R4)
OMID TABATABAI-EMAIL (NRO)
PART 21 REPORT - DEFECTIVE ASME SA-193, GRADE 6 CAP SCREW MATERIAL
The following information was obtained from Fisher Controls International via facsimile:
Fisher Information Notice (FIN 2009-01, dated February 2, 2009) was issued to notify customers of an issue reported to Fisher by Duke Energy.
"[Fisher has] informed [their] customers of record of this circumstance in accordance with 21.21 (b) of 10CFR21 because Fisher Controls International LLC, is not aware of each and every application or system design and cannot determine whether an anomaly could cause a defect or "failure to comply," relating to a substantial safety hazard. In particular, this Information Notice deals with customer orders that used improperly heat treated cap screws provided by Texas Bolt Company (Texas Bolt Order 204653, Certified by Texas Bolt Company, April 20, 1987). Receipt of this notice does not necessarily mean that the recipient has been shipped any of the subject equipment. It is expected that the recipients of this notice will review the information for applicability to their facilities, and if required, take the appropriate action as described in the section at the end of this notice.
"This notice applies only to customer orders processed by Posi-Seal International that used the 100 quantity lot of hex head cap screws identified by Texas Bolt Company Material Certification Report Number 001.87-1758, certified by Texas Bolt Company, April 20, 1987.
"Fisher was informed by Duke Energy that there have been failures of ASME SA-193 Grade B6 hex head cap screws at the Catawba Nuclear Station. These bolts are used on various size Posi-Seal butterfly valves to maintain a pressure seal on the outboard side of the valve body. Failure of these bolts will impair the pressure retaining capability of the valve body.
"Based on the experiences at Duke Energy, it is possible that a defective batch of cap screws were used by Posi-Seal around 1987. Fisher Controls International has attempted to determine a complete list of valve serial numbers that may have used bolts from this particular lot. Unfortunately, Fisher Controls International's review of available Posi-Seal records cannot provide validation of its completeness.
"It is recommended that customers verify if the QA documentation package, provided with the valve, contains a copy of the cap screw material certification attached to this information notice. If so, Fisher Controls International recommends that the subject cap screws be replaced.
"Fisher Controls requests that the recipient of this notice review it and take appropriate action in accordance with 10CFR21.
"If there are any technical questions or concerns, contact:
Michael Wedemeyer
Manager, Quality
Fisher Controls International LLC
205 South Center Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Fax: (641) 754-2854
Phone: (641) 754-2066
Michael.Wedemeyer@.Emerson.com"
Possible domestic constructions with defective cap screw material (Posi-Seal part number 131550, drawing number 5200-001) include McGuire, Catawba and Indian Point.
The following information was obtained from Fisher Controls International via facsimile:
Fisher Information Notice (FIN 2009-01, dated February 2, 2009) was issued to notify customers of an issue reported to Fisher by Duke Energy.
"[Fisher has] informed [their] customers of record of this circumstance in accordance with 21.21 (b) of 10CFR21 because Fisher Controls International LLC, is not aware of each and every application or system design and cannot determine whether an anomaly could cause a defect or "failure to comply," relating to a substantial safety hazard. In particular, this Information Notice deals with customer orders that used improperly heat treated cap screws provided by Texas Bolt Company (Texas Bolt Order 204653, Certified by Texas Bolt Company, April 20, 1987). Receipt of this notice does not necessarily mean that the recipient has been shipped any of the subject equipment. It is expected that the recipients of this notice will review the information for applicability to their facilities, and if required, take the appropriate action as described in the section at the end of this notice.
"This notice applies only to customer orders processed by Posi-Seal International that used the 100 quantity lot of hex head cap screws identified by Texas Bolt Company Material Certification Report Number 001.87-1758, certified by Texas Bolt Company, April 20, 1987.
"Fisher was informed by Duke Energy that there have been failures of ASME SA-193 Grade B6 hex head cap screws at the Catawba Nuclear Station. These bolts are used on various size Posi-Seal butterfly valves to maintain a pressure seal on the outboard side of the valve body. Failure of these bolts will impair the pressure retaining capability of the valve body.
"Based on the experiences at Duke Energy, it is possible that a defective batch of cap screws were used by Posi-Seal around 1987. Fisher Controls International has attempted to determine a complete list of valve serial numbers that may have used bolts from this particular lot. Unfortunately, Fisher Controls International's review of available Posi-Seal records cannot provide validation of its completeness.
"It is recommended that customers verify if the QA documentation package, provided with the valve, contains a copy of the cap screw material certification attached to this information notice. If so, Fisher Controls International recommends that the subject cap screws be replaced.
"Fisher Controls requests that the recipient of this notice review it and take appropriate action in accordance with 10CFR21.
"If there are any technical questions or concerns, contact:
Michael Wedemeyer
Manager, Quality
Fisher Controls International LLC
205 South Center Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Fax: (641) 754-2854
Phone: (641) 754-2066
Michael.Wedemeyer@.Emerson.com"
Possible domestic constructions with defective cap screw material (Posi-Seal part number 131550, drawing number 5200-001) include McGuire, Catawba and Indian Point.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 44838
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: STEVENS, FERRONE & BAILEY ENG.
Region: 4
City: CONCORD State: CA
County:
License #: 6808-07
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KENT PRENDERGAST
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Licensee: STEVENS, FERRONE & BAILEY ENG.
Region: 4
City: CONCORD State: CA
County:
License #: 6808-07
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KENT PRENDERGAST
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 02/07/2009
Notification Time: 17:14 [ET]
Event Date: 02/06/2009
Event Time: 06:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 02/09/2009
Notification Time: 17:14 [ET]
Event Date: 02/06/2009
Event Time: 06:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 02/09/2009
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JEFF CLARK (R4)
MARK SHAFFER (FSME)
ILTAB via email (ILTA)
MEXICO by fax
JEFF CLARK (R4)
MARK SHAFFER (FSME)
ILTAB via email (ILTA)
MEXICO by fax
AGREEMENT STATE - STOLEN TROXLER GAUGE
On 2/6/09, between the hours of 0200 and 0600 PST, a 3400 series Troxler gauge was stolen from a residence. The gauge was in a camper on the premises of the residence located in Martinez, California. The licensee (Stevens, Ferrone & Bailey Engineering Co.) reported the stolen gauge to the State of California on 2/7/09 at 1300. The density gauge contains approximately 8 mCi of Cesium 137 and 40 mCi of Americium 241. The Sheriff was notified and the licensee plans to offer a reward. This notification is preliminary and will be updated by the state of California as more information is available.
* * * UPDATE AT 1629 EST ON 2/9/09 FROM PRENDERGAST TO HUFFMAN VIA E-MAIL * * *
"[The licensee RSO reported] on 2/7/09 that [a] portable gauge had been stolen early in the morning on 2/7/09. Apparently, one of [the licensee's] employees had transported a Troxler model 3440 portable gauge to his residence [deleted] in Martinez, CA. 94553, after work on 2/6/09. According to [the RSO], the Troxler model 3440 series moisture density gauge (serial number T344-33708 containing 9 mCi of cesium 137 and 44 mCi of Am-241) gauge was stolen from the back of a locked camper shell between 12:00 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. on 2/7/09. [The RSO] stated that the gauge was stored inside a locked camper shell that was backed up to the garage at the employee's residence. The camper shell was broken into, the chains were cut and the gauge was removed from the vehicle. According to [the RSO], the gauge had been covered inside the camper shell to prevent detection. The Martinez Police were also notified and filled out Martinez Police report # 09-513.
"The [California Radiologic Health Branch] was notified by [the RSO] that a trucker had called [the RSO] at 10:00 a.m. on 2/9/08 to inquire on the reward. The trucker, who did not give his name, indicated that he had found the gauge and case on the side of the road. The anonymous trucker was concerned and stated that he had to notify his management before he turned over the gauge."
CA Report #020909
R4DO(Miller), FSME EO (Shaffer), and ILTAB (via e-mail) were notified.
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.
On 2/6/09, between the hours of 0200 and 0600 PST, a 3400 series Troxler gauge was stolen from a residence. The gauge was in a camper on the premises of the residence located in Martinez, California. The licensee (Stevens, Ferrone & Bailey Engineering Co.) reported the stolen gauge to the State of California on 2/7/09 at 1300. The density gauge contains approximately 8 mCi of Cesium 137 and 40 mCi of Americium 241. The Sheriff was notified and the licensee plans to offer a reward. This notification is preliminary and will be updated by the state of California as more information is available.
* * * UPDATE AT 1629 EST ON 2/9/09 FROM PRENDERGAST TO HUFFMAN VIA E-MAIL * * *
"[The licensee RSO reported] on 2/7/09 that [a] portable gauge had been stolen early in the morning on 2/7/09. Apparently, one of [the licensee's] employees had transported a Troxler model 3440 portable gauge to his residence [deleted] in Martinez, CA. 94553, after work on 2/6/09. According to [the RSO], the Troxler model 3440 series moisture density gauge (serial number T344-33708 containing 9 mCi of cesium 137 and 44 mCi of Am-241) gauge was stolen from the back of a locked camper shell between 12:00 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. on 2/7/09. [The RSO] stated that the gauge was stored inside a locked camper shell that was backed up to the garage at the employee's residence. The camper shell was broken into, the chains were cut and the gauge was removed from the vehicle. According to [the RSO], the gauge had been covered inside the camper shell to prevent detection. The Martinez Police were also notified and filled out Martinez Police report # 09-513.
"The [California Radiologic Health Branch] was notified by [the RSO] that a trucker had called [the RSO] at 10:00 a.m. on 2/9/08 to inquire on the reward. The trucker, who did not give his name, indicated that he had found the gauge and case on the side of the road. The anonymous trucker was concerned and stated that he had to notify his management before he turned over the gauge."
CA Report #020909
R4DO(Miller), FSME EO (Shaffer), and ILTAB (via e-mail) were notified.
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.