Event Notification Report for September 02, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/01/2011 - 09/02/2011
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 47236
Rep Org: COVIDIEN-MALLINCKRODT, INC
Licensee: COVIDIEN-MALLINCKRODT, INC
Region: 3
City: MARYLAND HEIGHTS State: MO
County:
License #: 02-04206-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAN HOFFMAN
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Licensee: COVIDIEN-MALLINCKRODT, INC
Region: 3
City: MARYLAND HEIGHTS State: MO
County:
License #: 02-04206-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAN HOFFMAN
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 09/02/2011
Notification Time: 10:59 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/02/2011
Notification Time: 10:59 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/02/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
Person (Organization):
EUGENE DIPAOLO (R1DO)
MICHAEL KUNOWSKI (R3DO)
JIM WHITNEY (ILTA)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
CANADA
EUGENE DIPAOLO (R1DO)
MICHAEL KUNOWSKI (R3DO)
JIM WHITNEY (ILTA)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
CANADA
LOST PRODUCT CONTAINING 18 MILLICURIES INDIUM - 111
The licensee shipped the radioactive imaging product to a customer in Rochester, NY on 8/7/11. The courier, Medical Delivery Services, called the licensee that evening to report that they had three bills of lading for the customer but only two packages to deliver.
The licensee has commenced an investigation to determine the root cause and develop corrective actions. Customers along the route have been contacted without success of finding the missing product. The calculated activity level now is 31 microcuries.
The licensee notified R3DO (Bob Gattone).
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
This source is not amongst those sources or devices identified by the IAEA Code of Conduct for the Safety & Security of Radioactive Sources to be of concern from a radiological standpoint. Therefore is it being categorized as a less than Category 3 source.
The licensee shipped the radioactive imaging product to a customer in Rochester, NY on 8/7/11. The courier, Medical Delivery Services, called the licensee that evening to report that they had three bills of lading for the customer but only two packages to deliver.
The licensee has commenced an investigation to determine the root cause and develop corrective actions. Customers along the route have been contacted without success of finding the missing product. The calculated activity level now is 31 microcuries.
The licensee notified R3DO (Bob Gattone).
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
This source is not amongst those sources or devices identified by the IAEA Code of Conduct for the Safety & Security of Radioactive Sources to be of concern from a radiological standpoint. Therefore is it being categorized as a less than Category 3 source.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47237
Facility: MONTICELLO
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: MARK ROELIKE
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: MARK ROELIKE
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 09/02/2011
Notification Time: 22:15 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2011
Event Time: 16:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/02/2011
Notification Time: 22:15 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2011
Event Time: 16:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/02/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL KUNOWSKI (R3DO)
MICHAEL KUNOWSKI (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
INTAKE STRUCTURE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FAILED SURVEILLANCE TEST
"During intake structure fire suppression sprinkler system surveillance testing, Operations identified that a portion of the sprinkler system was not able to pass flow. A 14-day fire protection system impairment was entered and a continuous compensatory fire watch with backup suppression was stationed prior to removing the system from service for testing. Upon failure of the surveillance test, the impairment remained in effect and the continuous fire watch remained stationed pending investigation/repair by Maintenance. On 9/2/2011 at approximately 1600 [CDT], Mechanical Maintenance personnel informed Operations that the sprinkler suppression piping was found to be fouled and not capable of passing flow. The intake sprinkler system is relied upon in part to satisfy an exemption for the station to 10CFR50 Appendix R, Section III.G.2.B concerning separation of components in the intake structure. Based upon the intake sprinkler system being non-functional, this condition is being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) as an unanalyzed condition affecting plant safety systems."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
"During intake structure fire suppression sprinkler system surveillance testing, Operations identified that a portion of the sprinkler system was not able to pass flow. A 14-day fire protection system impairment was entered and a continuous compensatory fire watch with backup suppression was stationed prior to removing the system from service for testing. Upon failure of the surveillance test, the impairment remained in effect and the continuous fire watch remained stationed pending investigation/repair by Maintenance. On 9/2/2011 at approximately 1600 [CDT], Mechanical Maintenance personnel informed Operations that the sprinkler suppression piping was found to be fouled and not capable of passing flow. The intake sprinkler system is relied upon in part to satisfy an exemption for the station to 10CFR50 Appendix R, Section III.G.2.B concerning separation of components in the intake structure. Based upon the intake sprinkler system being non-functional, this condition is being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) as an unanalyzed condition affecting plant safety systems."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
Agreement State
Event Number: 47243
Rep Org: ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MGMT. AGENCY
Licensee: EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, LP
Region: 3
City: MORRIS State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01737-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAREN PERRERO
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, LP
Region: 3
City: MORRIS State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01737-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAREN PERRERO
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 09/06/2011
Notification Time: 12:38 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/06/2011
Notification Time: 12:38 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/06/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
CHRISTINE LIPA (R3DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
CHRISTINE LIPA (R3DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE - FIXED PROCESS GAUGE FAILED SHUTTER CHECK
The following report was received from the State of Illinois via e-mail.
"While performing routine shutter checks of fixed gauges at the licensee's site, a device failed to perform as expected. As a result, the Radiation Safety Officer contacted the Agency and made the required report. The failed Ohmart/Vega Model SH-F2 gauge is used for level detection on a high temperature, high pressure vessel. The vessel is located on a roof 50 feet above grade with the nearest workstation approximately 300 feet away. The gauge was left in the 'on' position so as to allow continued routine operation of the process line. Shift supervisors and site personnel were advised of the situation and any entry into the vessel has been prohibited should the line become disabled or shut down. The manufacturer has been contacted and arrangements are pending for repair of the device at the first available opportunity. Should the gauge mounting fail and it become necessary, additional shielding material is available on-site to cover the open beam port and personnel have adequate training to perform that task. No threat to health and safety exist at this time and there are no associated exposures."
The Ohmart Gauge Model SH-F2, Serial Number 7306GK contains an 0.3 Ci sealed Cs-137 source.
Illinois Report Number IL11120
The following report was received from the State of Illinois via e-mail.
"While performing routine shutter checks of fixed gauges at the licensee's site, a device failed to perform as expected. As a result, the Radiation Safety Officer contacted the Agency and made the required report. The failed Ohmart/Vega Model SH-F2 gauge is used for level detection on a high temperature, high pressure vessel. The vessel is located on a roof 50 feet above grade with the nearest workstation approximately 300 feet away. The gauge was left in the 'on' position so as to allow continued routine operation of the process line. Shift supervisors and site personnel were advised of the situation and any entry into the vessel has been prohibited should the line become disabled or shut down. The manufacturer has been contacted and arrangements are pending for repair of the device at the first available opportunity. Should the gauge mounting fail and it become necessary, additional shielding material is available on-site to cover the open beam port and personnel have adequate training to perform that task. No threat to health and safety exist at this time and there are no associated exposures."
The Ohmart Gauge Model SH-F2, Serial Number 7306GK contains an 0.3 Ci sealed Cs-137 source.
Illinois Report Number IL11120