Event Notification Report for November 27, 2009
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/26/2009 - 11/27/2009
Power Reactor
Event Number: 45523
Facility: DAVIS BESSE
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-R-LP
NRC Notified By: ROBERT GARY SEIBEL
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-R-LP
NRC Notified By: ROBERT GARY SEIBEL
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 11/27/2009
Notification Time: 08:40 [ET]
Event Date: 11/27/2009
Event Time: 07:34 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/27/2009
Notification Time: 08:40 [ET]
Event Date: 11/27/2009
Event Time: 07:34 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/27/2009
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):
HIRONORI PETERSON (R3DO)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
WILLIAM GOTT (IRD)
HIRONORI PETERSON (R3DO)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
WILLIAM GOTT (IRD)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF A SECURITY OFFICER'S PISTOL
"On November 27, 2009, at approximately 0734 hours, an accidental discharge of a security officer's sidearm occurred at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station (DBNPS) resulting in a leg injury to the officer. The accidental discharge occurred in the Primary Access Facility. The onsite DBNPS first aid team and the Caroll Township Emergency Medical Services responded to the Primary Access Facility. The injured officer was in stable condition and transported off site [at 0800] to St. Vincent Hospital [in Toledo, OH].
"Both the Ottawa County Sheriffs Office and the Caroll Township Police Department responded to the DBNPS site to obtain information.
"The Ottawa County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the Lucas County EMA, and the Ohio EMA were notified of this incident. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
"Plant operation was not affected by this incident. [The plant has received calls from the media however,] no press release is planned at this time."
"On November 27, 2009, at approximately 0734 hours, an accidental discharge of a security officer's sidearm occurred at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station (DBNPS) resulting in a leg injury to the officer. The accidental discharge occurred in the Primary Access Facility. The onsite DBNPS first aid team and the Caroll Township Emergency Medical Services responded to the Primary Access Facility. The injured officer was in stable condition and transported off site [at 0800] to St. Vincent Hospital [in Toledo, OH].
"Both the Ottawa County Sheriffs Office and the Caroll Township Police Department responded to the DBNPS site to obtain information.
"The Ottawa County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the Lucas County EMA, and the Ohio EMA were notified of this incident. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
"Plant operation was not affected by this incident. [The plant has received calls from the media however,] no press release is planned at this time."
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 45524
Rep Org: KAKIVIK ASSET MANAGEMENT
Licensee: KAKIVIK ASSET MANAGEMENT
Region: 4
City: ANCHORAGE State: AK
County:
License #: 50-27667-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KEENAN REMELE
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Licensee: KAKIVIK ASSET MANAGEMENT
Region: 4
City: ANCHORAGE State: AK
County:
License #: 50-27667-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KEENAN REMELE
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 11/27/2009
Notification Time: 15:36 [ET]
Event Date: 11/27/2009
Event Time: 08:00 [YST]
Last Update Date: 11/27/2009
Notification Time: 15:36 [ET]
Event Date: 11/27/2009
Event Time: 08:00 [YST]
Last Update Date: 11/27/2009
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
NEIL OKEEFE (R4DO)
JIM LUEHMAN (FSME)
NEIL OKEEFE (R4DO)
JIM LUEHMAN (FSME)
FAILURE TO FULLY RETRACT THE SOURCE OF A RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA
Technicians were performing radiography when the source in an Industrial Nuclear Corporation (INC) IR-100 radiography camera was unable to be fully retracted. This was caused by a frozen lock on the device which occurred due to freezing weather conditions. A certified technician serviced the lock. The lock was returned to a fully functional condition, and the source was returned to the safe and secure position. No personnel over exposure occurred. The licensee could not provide the serial number of the camera at the time of the report due to the remote location where the radiography was taking place.
Similar events: EN #45384, 45469, 45496
Technicians were performing radiography when the source in an Industrial Nuclear Corporation (INC) IR-100 radiography camera was unable to be fully retracted. This was caused by a frozen lock on the device which occurred due to freezing weather conditions. A certified technician serviced the lock. The lock was returned to a fully functional condition, and the source was returned to the safe and secure position. No personnel over exposure occurred. The licensee could not provide the serial number of the camera at the time of the report due to the remote location where the radiography was taking place.
Similar events: EN #45384, 45469, 45496
Power Reactor
Event Number: 45525
Facility: DRESDEN
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-1,[2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: BRUCE FARNZEN
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-1,[2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: BRUCE FARNZEN
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 11/28/2009
Notification Time: 03:15 [ET]
Event Date: 11/27/2009
Event Time: 22:05 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/28/2009
Notification Time: 03:15 [ET]
Event Date: 11/27/2009
Event Time: 22:05 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/28/2009
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
HIRONORI PETERSON (R3DO)
HIRONORI PETERSON (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 98 | Power Operation | 98 | Power Operation |
TURBINE VALVE TRIPS DID NOT MEET TECH SPECS
"At 2205 on Nov 27, 2009, at the Dresden Nuclear Power Station (DNPS) it was determined that Technical Specification RPS functions 8 and 9, 'Turbine Stop Valve - Closure' and 'Turbine Control Valve Fast Closure, Trip Oil Pressure - Low' are susceptible to single point vulnerability due to a nonconformance to a design standard (IEEE- 279 1968). Based on this single point vulnerability, these RPS functions could potentially have prevented the fulfillment of their respective safety function and therefore this event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), 'an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function-mitigate the consequences of an accident.' The station has performed an operability determination, and the safety function remains operable. Actions to restore compliance to referenced design standard are in progress."
The licensee has informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 2205 on Nov 27, 2009, at the Dresden Nuclear Power Station (DNPS) it was determined that Technical Specification RPS functions 8 and 9, 'Turbine Stop Valve - Closure' and 'Turbine Control Valve Fast Closure, Trip Oil Pressure - Low' are susceptible to single point vulnerability due to a nonconformance to a design standard (IEEE- 279 1968). Based on this single point vulnerability, these RPS functions could potentially have prevented the fulfillment of their respective safety function and therefore this event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), 'an event or condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function-mitigate the consequences of an accident.' The station has performed an operability determination, and the safety function remains operable. Actions to restore compliance to referenced design standard are in progress."
The licensee has informed the NRC Resident Inspector.