Event Notification Report for December 07, 2009
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/06/2009 - 12/07/2009
EVENT NUMBERS
4554445546455474574345646
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 45544
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: 12/07/2009
Notification Time: 16:42 [ET]
Event Date: 12/07/2009
Event Time: 04:30 [YST]
Last Update Date: 12/07/2009
Notification Time: 16:42 [ET]
Event Date: 12/07/2009
Event Time: 04:30 [YST]
Last Update Date: 12/07/2009
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):
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4DO)
BILL VONTILL (FSME)
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4DO)
BILL VONTILL (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 source number of the Ir-192 source at the time of the report. The camera number is 4812.
Similar events: EN #45384, 45469, 45524
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 source number of the Ir-192 source at the time of the report. The camera number is 4812.
Similar events: EN #45384, 45469, 45524
General Information or Other
Event Number: 45546
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: CPN INSTROTEK
Region: 4
City: CONCORD State: CA
County:
License #: CA1100-07
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KENT PRENDERGAST
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Licensee: CPN INSTROTEK
Region: 4
City: CONCORD State: CA
County:
License #: CA1100-07
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KENT PRENDERGAST
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 12/07/2009
Notification Time: 19:48 [ET]
Event Date: 12/07/2009
Event Time: 11:18 [PST]
Last Update Date: 12/07/2009
Notification Time: 19:48 [ET]
Event Date: 12/07/2009
Event Time: 11:18 [PST]
Last Update Date: 12/07/2009
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4DO)
BILL VONTILL (FSME)
MEXICO VIA FAX
BLAIR SPITZBERG (R4DO)
BILL VONTILL (FSME)
MEXICO VIA FAX
AGREEMENT STATEMENT REPORT - STOLEN NUCLEAR GAUGE FROM A DELIVERY TRUCK
The following notification was received via email:
"On December 7, 2009, CPN Instrotek, California License CA1100-07, reported that a MC-3 gauge was stolen from a delivery truck while it was being transported to CPM Instrotek. The gauge is Serial Number M36046710. The gauge contains 10mCi of CS 137 and 50mCi of Am/Be.
"This theft was reported by CPN Instrotek on Monday, December 07, 2009 1118 AM by email. The report was made by [the] Radiation Safety Officer [RSO] for CPN Instrotek. [The RSO] reported that CPN Instrotek had received a call on the morning of December 7, 2009 from the transport company that was transporting the gauge from the airport to CPN Instrotek (both in Concord California). The transport company stated that the gauge was stolen from one of their trucks between the evening of December 4th and the morning of December 7, 2009. The truck was locked. The transport company had picked up the gauge at the airport and it was being delivered to CPN Instrotek in Concord. The gauge was being returned to CPN Instrotek for disposal. The loss was reported to local law enforcement. "
California Event Number: N/A
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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
The following notification was received via email:
"On December 7, 2009, CPN Instrotek, California License CA1100-07, reported that a MC-3 gauge was stolen from a delivery truck while it was being transported to CPM Instrotek. The gauge is Serial Number M36046710. The gauge contains 10mCi of CS 137 and 50mCi of Am/Be.
"This theft was reported by CPN Instrotek on Monday, December 07, 2009 1118 AM by email. The report was made by [the] Radiation Safety Officer [RSO] for CPN Instrotek. [The RSO] reported that CPN Instrotek had received a call on the morning of December 7, 2009 from the transport company that was transporting the gauge from the airport to CPN Instrotek (both in Concord California). The transport company stated that the gauge was stolen from one of their trucks between the evening of December 4th and the morning of December 7, 2009. The truck was locked. The transport company had picked up the gauge at the airport and it was being delivered to CPN Instrotek in Concord. The gauge was being returned to CPN Instrotek for disposal. The loss was reported to local law enforcement. "
California Event Number: N/A
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. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
Power Reactor
Event Number: 45547
Facility: VOGTLE
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BILL DUNN
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BILL DUNN
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 12/07/2009
Notification Time: 20:07 [ET]
Event Date: 12/07/2009
Event Time: 18:01 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/07/2009
Notification Time: 20:07 [ET]
Event Date: 12/07/2009
Event Time: 18:01 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/07/2009
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
EUGENE GUTHRIE (R2DO)
EUGENE GUTHRIE (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
AUTOMATIC REACTOR TRIP DUE TO A TURBINE TRIP CAUSED BY LOW CONDENSER VACUUM
"Vogtle Unit 1 tripped from 100% power due to a [turbine trip/ reactor trip] RPS [reactor protection system] actuation. The turbine tripped due to low condenser vacuum. Initial investigation indicates that a loss of a non-1E electrical switchgear initiated the event.
"All systems responded as expected. The AFW [auxiliary feedwater] systems responded as required.
"Reactor temperature [and decay heat removal] is being maintained on SG [steam generator] ARVs [atmospheric relief valves].
"Both NRC Resident Inspectors were notified of the trip."
There were no complications. All rods inserted during the trip and there was no primary to secondary leakage. There was no impact on Unit 2.
"Vogtle Unit 1 tripped from 100% power due to a [turbine trip/ reactor trip] RPS [reactor protection system] actuation. The turbine tripped due to low condenser vacuum. Initial investigation indicates that a loss of a non-1E electrical switchgear initiated the event.
"All systems responded as expected. The AFW [auxiliary feedwater] systems responded as required.
"Reactor temperature [and decay heat removal] is being maintained on SG [steam generator] ARVs [atmospheric relief valves].
"Both NRC Resident Inspectors were notified of the trip."
There were no complications. All rods inserted during the trip and there was no primary to secondary leakage. There was no impact on Unit 2.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 45743
Rep Org: ARCELORMITTAL
Licensee: ARCELORMITTAL
Region: 3
City: EAST CHICAGO State: IN
County: LAKE
License #: 13-03086-03
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RYAN HILL
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Licensee: ARCELORMITTAL
Region: 3
City: EAST CHICAGO State: IN
County: LAKE
License #: 13-03086-03
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RYAN HILL
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 03/03/2010
Notification Time: 17:30 [ET]
Event Date: 12/07/2009
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/03/2010
Notification Time: 17:30 [ET]
Event Date: 12/07/2009
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/03/2010
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):
JOHN GIESSNER (R3DO)
MARK DELLIGATTI (FSME)
JOHN GIESSNER (R3DO)
MARK DELLIGATTI (FSME)
UNABLE TO FULLY CLOSE A FIXED GAUGE SHUTTER
During operation, the shutter for a fixed gauge had a build up of dust. When the shutter failed to close completely, the licensee called the manufacturer for repairs. After cleaning of the fixed gauge, the shutter closed satisfactorily. The fixed gauge is a K-Ray, model number 7064P, serial number 8318 with a Cs-137, 5 Curie source.
During operation, the shutter for a fixed gauge had a build up of dust. When the shutter failed to close completely, the licensee called the manufacturer for repairs. After cleaning of the fixed gauge, the shutter closed satisfactorily. The fixed gauge is a K-Ray, model number 7064P, serial number 8318 with a Cs-137, 5 Curie source.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 45646
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: SULPHER State: LA
County:
License #: LA-5404-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SCOTT BLACKWELL
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Licensee: WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: SULPHER State: LA
County:
License #: LA-5404-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: SCOTT BLACKWELL
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 01/21/2010
Notification Time: 15:05 [ET]
Event Date: 12/07/2009
Event Time: 10:15 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/21/2010
Notification Time: 15:05 [ET]
Event Date: 12/07/2009
Event Time: 10:15 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/21/2010
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
LARRY CAMPER (FSME)
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
LARRY CAMPER (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEVEL GAUGE SOURCE DISCONNECTED
The following excerpted information was received by facsimile:
Licensee employees went to the High Pressure Separator Bay to remove a point level gauge so weld repairs could be made to the vessel. "The source was a 3M, Model 4D6L, Cs-137 5000 mCi isotope, Serial Number 71150 in a Ronan SA-10 holder.
"The retracting rod was retracted and the shutter was closed. Wanting to be sure the shutter was fully closed, the retracting rod was pushed in and stopped at the shutter. The retracting rod was again retracted, however this time the rod came completely out of the holder. The source capsule was not attached. It appeared that the pins securing the source capsule to the rod had corroded and failed. The retracting rod was reinserted and a survey was done. All present came down from the vessel, barricaded the entry point to the separator bay to prevent access and contacted Thermo-Fisher to have the source removed from the vessel. Radiation readings at the barricaded entry way were 0.1 mR/hr."
Representatives from Thermo-Fisher and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrived on site in order to oversee recovery of the source. On December 11, 2009, the source capsule was removed from the holder and placed into a "capture Type A container" for shipping and disposal.
Louisiana Incident Number: LA100002
The following excerpted information was received by facsimile:
Licensee employees went to the High Pressure Separator Bay to remove a point level gauge so weld repairs could be made to the vessel. "The source was a 3M, Model 4D6L, Cs-137 5000 mCi isotope, Serial Number 71150 in a Ronan SA-10 holder.
"The retracting rod was retracted and the shutter was closed. Wanting to be sure the shutter was fully closed, the retracting rod was pushed in and stopped at the shutter. The retracting rod was again retracted, however this time the rod came completely out of the holder. The source capsule was not attached. It appeared that the pins securing the source capsule to the rod had corroded and failed. The retracting rod was reinserted and a survey was done. All present came down from the vessel, barricaded the entry point to the separator bay to prevent access and contacted Thermo-Fisher to have the source removed from the vessel. Radiation readings at the barricaded entry way were 0.1 mR/hr."
Representatives from Thermo-Fisher and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality arrived on site in order to oversee recovery of the source. On December 11, 2009, the source capsule was removed from the holder and placed into a "capture Type A container" for shipping and disposal.
Louisiana Incident Number: LA100002