Event Notification Report for April 29, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/28/2011 - 04/29/2011
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46802
Facility: GRAND GULF
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: FRANK WEAVER
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: FRANK WEAVER
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 04/29/2011
Notification Time: 12:42 [ET]
Event Date: 04/29/2011
Event Time: 08:52 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/29/2011
Notification Time: 12:42 [ET]
Event Date: 04/29/2011
Event Time: 08:52 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/29/2011
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):
DALE POWERS (R4DO)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
DALE POWERS (R4DO)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 96 | Power Operation | 96 | Power Operation |
TRITIUM DETECTED IN UNIT 2 TURBINE BUILDING SUMP
"On 4/28/2011, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Unit 2 turbine building sump samples indicated tritium presence. The Unit 2 turbine building is an abandoned, partially constructed building. Follow-up review and investigation confirmed that water from Unit 2 turbine building sump had been pumped to the environment through installed sump pumps and piping connected between the sumps and roof drains on the Unit 2 turbine building. The release has been terminated by turning off the sump pumps located in the Unit 2 turbine building. Site procedures require notification of off-site agencies, therefore the NRC is being notified in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi)."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed. The state will be informed.
"On 4/28/2011, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Unit 2 turbine building sump samples indicated tritium presence. The Unit 2 turbine building is an abandoned, partially constructed building. Follow-up review and investigation confirmed that water from Unit 2 turbine building sump had been pumped to the environment through installed sump pumps and piping connected between the sumps and roof drains on the Unit 2 turbine building. The release has been terminated by turning off the sump pumps located in the Unit 2 turbine building. Site procedures require notification of off-site agencies, therefore the NRC is being notified in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi)."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed. The state will be informed.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 46803
Facility: PERRY
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: THOMAS MORSE
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 3 State: OH
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: THOMAS MORSE
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 04/29/2011
Notification Time: 13:29 [ET]
Event Date: 04/29/2011
Event Time: 11:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/29/2011
Notification Time: 13:29 [ET]
Event Date: 04/29/2011
Event Time: 11:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/29/2011
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):
ANN MARIE STONE (R3DO)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
JEFFERY GRANT (IRD)
ANN MARIE STONE (R3DO)
JOHN THORP (NRR)
JEFFERY GRANT (IRD)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO FATALITY OF A CONTRACT EMPLOYEE
"On April 29, 2011, at approximately 1100 hours, a contract employee was found unresponsive in a vehicle, off the road, inside the Perry Nuclear Power Plant owner controlled area. At 1120 hours, it was confirmed by the Perry Fire Department that the individual was deceased. Notification has been made to the Lake County Sheriffs department and the Lake County Coroner. The death does not appear to be work related or the result of an accident. A preliminary diagnosis by the coroner is the individual suffered a heart attack. The Lake County Coroner is conducting a routine investigation into the death.
"A press release is not planned at this time. The individuals name has not yet been released pending notification of next-of-kin. A notification to OSHA per 29CFR1904.39 will be made for this event.
"The plant is currently in MODE 5 (Refuel) for a refueling outage. This event is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as an event or situation, related to the health and safety of the public or on-site personnel, for which notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. Such an event may include an on-site fatality. The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
"On April 29, 2011, at approximately 1100 hours, a contract employee was found unresponsive in a vehicle, off the road, inside the Perry Nuclear Power Plant owner controlled area. At 1120 hours, it was confirmed by the Perry Fire Department that the individual was deceased. Notification has been made to the Lake County Sheriffs department and the Lake County Coroner. The death does not appear to be work related or the result of an accident. A preliminary diagnosis by the coroner is the individual suffered a heart attack. The Lake County Coroner is conducting a routine investigation into the death.
"A press release is not planned at this time. The individuals name has not yet been released pending notification of next-of-kin. A notification to OSHA per 29CFR1904.39 will be made for this event.
"The plant is currently in MODE 5 (Refuel) for a refueling outage. This event is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as an event or situation, related to the health and safety of the public or on-site personnel, for which notification to other government agencies has been or will be made. Such an event may include an on-site fatality. The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."