Event Notification Report for April 13, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/12/2011 - 04/13/2011
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46752
Facility: VOGTLE
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MATTHEW NORRIS
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MATTHEW NORRIS
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 04/13/2011
Notification Time: 17:10 [ET]
Event Date: 04/13/2011
Event Time: 09:32 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/13/2011
Notification Time: 17:10 [ET]
Event Date: 04/13/2011
Event Time: 09:32 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/13/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
KATHLEEN O'DONOHUE (R2DO)
KATHLEEN O'DONOHUE (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY REPORT INVOLVING A NON-LICENSED EMPLOYEE
A non-licensed employee had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a for-cause fitness-for-duty test. The employee's unescorted access has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
A non-licensed employee had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a for-cause fitness-for-duty test. The employee's unescorted access has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 46749
Facility: GLOBAL NUCLEAR FUEL - AMERICAS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
Comments: LEU CONVERSION (UF6 TO UO2)
LEU FABRICATION
LWR COMMERICAL FUEL
NRC Notified By: PHILLIP OLLIS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
Comments: LEU CONVERSION (UF6 TO UO2)
LEU FABRICATION
LWR COMMERICAL FUEL
NRC Notified By: PHILLIP OLLIS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 04/13/2011
Notification Time: 09:29 [ET]
Event Date: 04/13/2011
Event Time: 08:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/15/2011
Notification Time: 09:29 [ET]
Event Date: 04/13/2011
Event Time: 08:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/15/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (b)(3) - ACUTE CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (b)(3) - ACUTE CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
Person (Organization):
KATHLEEN O'DONOHUE (R2DO)
KING STABLEIN (NMSS)
KATHLEEN O'DONOHUE (R2DO)
KING STABLEIN (NMSS)
ACUTE CHEMICAL EXPOSURE FROM HYDROGEN FLUORIDE TO A MAINTENANCE WORKER
"A maintenance employee was involved in a pipe replacement project in the Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) Building. The employee was leaning on a pipe and received a HF exposure through his PPE [personal protective equipment and clothing] onto his abdomen. The employee was immediately placed under a safety shower and an on-site emergency response was initiated. EMT's applied calcium gluconate and the employee was transported to on-site medical clinic. The employee was not contaminated with any radioactive material. The employee was later transferred to off-site medical. The employee's abdomen was reddened and had some blistering, but exposure is not considered life threatening.
"AII work in the HF building has been stopped pending the completion of an investigation."
The licensee stated that the pipe had been flushed with water and steam prior to starting the maintenance evolution. The amount of fluid in the pipe was described as residual. There was no ongoing release of HF and no other employees were involved. The licensee is providing this as a notification under 10CFR70 App A (a) and 10CFR70.61(b)(4).
The licensee plans to notify the NRC Regional Staff (Thomas).
* * * UPDATE FROM PHILLIP OLLIS VIA FAX TO JOHN KNOKE AT 1226 EDT ON 4/13/11 * * *
"The employee was released from the hospital with no restrictions. As such, the event classification is being amended to 10 CFR 70.61(c)(4)."
Notified NMSS (King Stablein), R2DO (Kathleen O'Donohue)
* * * UPDATE FROM PHILLIP OLLIS (VIA FAX) TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1548 EDT ON 4/15/11 * * *
"As a result of the root cause analysis, additional IROFS [Items Relied On For Safety] are needed and will be declared. Additional reporting for this event to include 10 CFR 70 Appendix A(b)(1) as the GNF [Global Nuclear Fuels] ISA [Integrated Safety Analysis] did not consider HF as a high consequence event."
Notified NMSS (Stablein) and R2DO (O'Donohue).
"A maintenance employee was involved in a pipe replacement project in the Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) Building. The employee was leaning on a pipe and received a HF exposure through his PPE [personal protective equipment and clothing] onto his abdomen. The employee was immediately placed under a safety shower and an on-site emergency response was initiated. EMT's applied calcium gluconate and the employee was transported to on-site medical clinic. The employee was not contaminated with any radioactive material. The employee was later transferred to off-site medical. The employee's abdomen was reddened and had some blistering, but exposure is not considered life threatening.
"AII work in the HF building has been stopped pending the completion of an investigation."
The licensee stated that the pipe had been flushed with water and steam prior to starting the maintenance evolution. The amount of fluid in the pipe was described as residual. There was no ongoing release of HF and no other employees were involved. The licensee is providing this as a notification under 10CFR70 App A (a) and 10CFR70.61(b)(4).
The licensee plans to notify the NRC Regional Staff (Thomas).
* * * UPDATE FROM PHILLIP OLLIS VIA FAX TO JOHN KNOKE AT 1226 EDT ON 4/13/11 * * *
"The employee was released from the hospital with no restrictions. As such, the event classification is being amended to 10 CFR 70.61(c)(4)."
Notified NMSS (King Stablein), R2DO (Kathleen O'Donohue)
* * * UPDATE FROM PHILLIP OLLIS (VIA FAX) TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1548 EDT ON 4/15/11 * * *
"As a result of the root cause analysis, additional IROFS [Items Relied On For Safety] are needed and will be declared. Additional reporting for this event to include 10 CFR 70 Appendix A(b)(1) as the GNF [Global Nuclear Fuels] ISA [Integrated Safety Analysis] did not consider HF as a high consequence event."
Notified NMSS (Stablein) and R2DO (O'Donohue).
Part 21
Event Number: 46939
Rep Org: APPLIED TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC
Licensee: SHAW AREVA MOX SERVICES, LLC
Region: 1
City: MARIETTA State: GA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CATHY MANSFELD
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Licensee: SHAW AREVA MOX SERVICES, LLC
Region: 1
City: MARIETTA State: GA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CATHY MANSFELD
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 06/09/2011
Notification Time: 09:42 [ET]
Event Date: 04/13/2011
Event Time: 07:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/13/2011
Notification Time: 09:42 [ET]
Event Date: 04/13/2011
Event Time: 07:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/13/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
Person (Organization):
JOHN ROGGE (R1DO)
STEVEN RUDISAIL (R2DO)
JULIO LARA (R3DO)
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
PART 21 GRP
JOHN ROGGE (R1DO)
STEVEN RUDISAIL (R2DO)
JULIO LARA (R3DO)
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
PART 21 GRP
PART 21 NONCOMPLIANCE TO PERCENT ELONGATION REQUIREMENTS PER ASTM CODE
Material used to fabricate standards used in ultrasonic testing failed to meet percent elongation standards per the code. Applied Technical Services has notified Areva. It is believed these standards were shipped to France from Areva in Aiken, S.C.
NCR No. 2011-001; Corrective Action #2011-285
* * * UPDATE FROM JIM HILLS TO JOE O'HARA VIA FAX AT 1853 EDT ON 7/13/11 * * *
Applied Technical Services determined that the questionable values did not affect the functionality of the standard.
Notified R1DO(Dwyer), R2DO(Freeman), R3DO(Bloomer), R4DO(Cain), and the part 21 Group via e-mail.
Material used to fabricate standards used in ultrasonic testing failed to meet percent elongation standards per the code. Applied Technical Services has notified Areva. It is believed these standards were shipped to France from Areva in Aiken, S.C.
NCR No. 2011-001; Corrective Action #2011-285
* * * UPDATE FROM JIM HILLS TO JOE O'HARA VIA FAX AT 1853 EDT ON 7/13/11 * * *
Applied Technical Services determined that the questionable values did not affect the functionality of the standard.
Notified R1DO(Dwyer), R2DO(Freeman), R3DO(Bloomer), R4DO(Cain), and the part 21 Group via e-mail.