Event Notification Report for June 07, 2010
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/06/2010 - 06/07/2010
EVENT NUMBERS
4598546157459824598345984
Power Reactor
Event Number: 45985
Facility: WOLF CREEK
Region: 4 State: KS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JEFF ISCH
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 4 State: KS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JEFF ISCH
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 06/07/2010
Notification Time: 22:13 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2010
Event Time: 18:44 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/07/2010
Notification Time: 22:13 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2010
Event Time: 18:44 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/07/2010
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):
DALE POWERS (R4DO)
DALE POWERS (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 80 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REQUIRED SHUTDOWN DUE TO VOIDING IN THE COMPONENT COOLING WATER SYSTEM
"[The licensee] commenced Tech Spec required shutdown at 1844 [CDT] on 6/7/10. Shutdown was commenced due to entry into [Technical Specification] 3.0.3 at 1828 hrs. on 6/7/10 due to voids in Component Cooling Water (CCW) Train causing both trains to be inoperable.
"While operating in Mode 1 at 100% rated thermal power, voids were found in the 'B' CCW train that was above the acceptable volume. 'B' CCW train was declared inoperable at 1828 hrs.. 'A' CCW train was already inoperable due to voids. Both trains inoperable required entry into Tech Spec 3.0.3. Shutdown was commenced at 1844 hrs. All system functioned normally. [The NRC] Senior Resident Inspector has been contacted."
During the shutdown, the licensee determined that voiding in the "B" train didn't reach the level required to render the "B" train inoperable and stopped the shutdown at 80% power. The licensee intends to begin a power ascension after re-verifying the voiding in the "B" train.
"[The licensee] commenced Tech Spec required shutdown at 1844 [CDT] on 6/7/10. Shutdown was commenced due to entry into [Technical Specification] 3.0.3 at 1828 hrs. on 6/7/10 due to voids in Component Cooling Water (CCW) Train causing both trains to be inoperable.
"While operating in Mode 1 at 100% rated thermal power, voids were found in the 'B' CCW train that was above the acceptable volume. 'B' CCW train was declared inoperable at 1828 hrs.. 'A' CCW train was already inoperable due to voids. Both trains inoperable required entry into Tech Spec 3.0.3. Shutdown was commenced at 1844 hrs. All system functioned normally. [The NRC] Senior Resident Inspector has been contacted."
During the shutdown, the licensee determined that voiding in the "B" train didn't reach the level required to render the "B" train inoperable and stopped the shutdown at 80% power. The licensee intends to begin a power ascension after re-verifying the voiding in the "B" train.
Hospital
Event Number: 46157
Rep Org: TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
Licensee: TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 4
City: HONOLULU State: HI
County:
License #: 53-00458-04
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LOU SHIMABUKU
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 4
City: HONOLULU State: HI
County:
License #: 53-00458-04
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LOU SHIMABUKU
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 08/06/2010
Notification Time: 16:14 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2010
Event Time: 00:00 [HST]
Last Update Date: 08/06/2010
Notification Time: 16:14 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2010
Event Time: 00:00 [HST]
Last Update Date: 08/06/2010
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
35.3047(a) - EMBRYO/FETUS DOSE > 50 mSv
10 CFR Section:
35.3047(a) - EMBRYO/FETUS DOSE > 50 mSv
Person (Organization):
BOB HAGAR (R4DO)
ROBERT LEWIS (FSME)
BOB HAGAR (R4DO)
ROBERT LEWIS (FSME)
UNPLANNED IODINE-131 DOSE TO AN EMBRYO
A patient was receiving a thyroid ablation for cancer on 6/7/2010. Prior to the administration of the I-131 capsules, the patient received a blood serum test to check for potential pregnancy. The results were negative.
On 7/8/2010, the patient returned for a follow-up visit and informed the doctor that she was pregnant. An ultrasound estimated that the date of conception was 6/1/2010.
The RSO was notified of this event on 8/4/2010. The patient will be notified on 8/11/2010.
Source: I-131 capsules 154.9 mCi.
A patient was receiving a thyroid ablation for cancer on 6/7/2010. Prior to the administration of the I-131 capsules, the patient received a blood serum test to check for potential pregnancy. The results were negative.
On 7/8/2010, the patient returned for a follow-up visit and informed the doctor that she was pregnant. An ultrasound estimated that the date of conception was 6/1/2010.
The RSO was notified of this event on 8/4/2010. The patient will be notified on 8/11/2010.
Source: I-131 capsules 154.9 mCi.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 45982
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RONALD CARPINO
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RONALD CARPINO
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 06/07/2010
Notification Time: 13:47 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2010
Event Time: 10:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/07/2010
Notification Time: 13:47 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2010
Event Time: 10:20 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/07/2010
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):
PAMELA HENDERSON (R1DO)
PAMELA HENDERSON (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
NOTIFICATION OF FATALITY
"At approximately 0918 EDT a contract diver entered the Indian Point discharge canal for scheduled work on the outfall structure. At approximately 0928 hours the diver was unresponsive to communications and was pulled from the water. An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) stationed at the job site performed emergency medical assistance and an ambulance was requested. The diver was transported to a local hospital where the diver was pronounced dead at 1020 EDT. An investigation of the event is in progress."
The licensee has notified State and local authorities. The licensee will also be notifying OSHA and plans to issue a press release.
"At approximately 0918 EDT a contract diver entered the Indian Point discharge canal for scheduled work on the outfall structure. At approximately 0928 hours the diver was unresponsive to communications and was pulled from the water. An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) stationed at the job site performed emergency medical assistance and an ambulance was requested. The diver was transported to a local hospital where the diver was pronounced dead at 1020 EDT. An investigation of the event is in progress."
The licensee has notified State and local authorities. The licensee will also be notifying OSHA and plans to issue a press release.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 45983
Rep Org: FLORIDA BUREAU OF RADIATION CONTROL
Licensee: TARGET ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.
Region: 1
City: MIAMI State: FL
County: MIAMI-DADE
License #: 3366-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: STEVE FURNACE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: TARGET ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.
Region: 1
City: MIAMI State: FL
County: MIAMI-DADE
License #: 3366-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: STEVE FURNACE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 06/07/2010
Notification Time: 14:26 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2010
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/07/2010
Notification Time: 14:26 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2010
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/07/2010
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
PAMELA HENDERSON (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
ILTAB via email
PAMELA HENDERSON (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
ILTAB via email
FLORIDA AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was obtained from the State of Florida via facsimile:
"[The State of Florida] received a report from the company's RSO [Radiation Safety Officer] that a soil moisture density gauge and case was stolen. The licensee parked their truck and left the gauge unattended. Owner still has keys to case and gauge. Unknown as of yet if gauge was chained and locked to vehicle. Licensee will offer a reward. Local police have been notified and licensee is currently awaiting their arrival. Incident assigned to Miami Inspection Office for investigation."
The gauge was a Troxler Moisture Density gauge, model 3440, serial number 37225. The gauge has a 40 mCi AmBe-141 source and a 8 mCi Cs-137 source.
Florida incident number: FL10-070
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 information was obtained from the State of Florida via facsimile:
"[The State of Florida] received a report from the company's RSO [Radiation Safety Officer] that a soil moisture density gauge and case was stolen. The licensee parked their truck and left the gauge unattended. Owner still has keys to case and gauge. Unknown as of yet if gauge was chained and locked to vehicle. Licensee will offer a reward. Local police have been notified and licensee is currently awaiting their arrival. Incident assigned to Miami Inspection Office for investigation."
The gauge was a Troxler Moisture Density gauge, model 3440, serial number 37225. The gauge has a 40 mCi AmBe-141 source and a 8 mCi Cs-137 source.
Florida incident number: FL10-070
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
General Information or Other
Event Number: 45984
Rep Org: WISCONSIN RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: WEST SHORE PIPE LINE COMPANY
Region: 3
City: GREEN BAY State: WI
County:
License #: GENERAL709614
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK PAULSON
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: WEST SHORE PIPE LINE COMPANY
Region: 3
City: GREEN BAY State: WI
County:
License #: GENERAL709614
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK PAULSON
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 06/07/2010
Notification Time: 15:07 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2010
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/07/2010
Notification Time: 15:07 [ET]
Event Date: 06/07/2010
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/07/2010
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
PATTY PELKE (R3DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
PATTY PELKE (R3DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
WISCONSIN AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK OPEN PROCESS GAUGE SHUTTER
The following information was received from the State via facsimile:
"On June 7, 2010 a representative of West Short Pipe Line Company notified Wisconsin Radiation Protection Section of a stuck shutter. This was discovered during a routine six-month shutter check. The device is a Ronan SA1 containing 500 mCi of Cs-137. The general licensee performed a radiation survey and radiation levels were normal. Licensee also performed routine leak test, results are pending. Normal operation for the device is with the shutter open. The device is located in a restricted area that is fenced off. The nearest personnel access point is 600 ft away from the device. The licensee will contact the manufacturer for service.
"The Radiation Protection Section will continue to monitor the situation and will request information concerning the cause of the stuck shutter."
Wisconsin Report No: WI100007
The following information was received from the State via facsimile:
"On June 7, 2010 a representative of West Short Pipe Line Company notified Wisconsin Radiation Protection Section of a stuck shutter. This was discovered during a routine six-month shutter check. The device is a Ronan SA1 containing 500 mCi of Cs-137. The general licensee performed a radiation survey and radiation levels were normal. Licensee also performed routine leak test, results are pending. Normal operation for the device is with the shutter open. The device is located in a restricted area that is fenced off. The nearest personnel access point is 600 ft away from the device. The licensee will contact the manufacturer for service.
"The Radiation Protection Section will continue to monitor the situation and will request information concerning the cause of the stuck shutter."
Wisconsin Report No: WI100007