Event Notification Report for October 04, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/03/2011 - 10/04/2011
Agreement State
Event Number: 47324
Rep Org: KANSAS DEPT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
Licensee: FRONTIER EL DORADO REFINING COMPANY
Region: 4
City: EL DORADO State: KS
County:
License #: 22-B145-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES HARRIS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: FRONTIER EL DORADO REFINING COMPANY
Region: 4
City: EL DORADO State: KS
County:
License #: 22-B145-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES HARRIS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 10/06/2011
Notification Time: 12:05 [ET]
Event Date: 10/04/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/06/2011
Notification Time: 12:05 [ET]
Event Date: 10/04/2011
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/06/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
CHUCK CAIN (R4DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
CHUCK CAIN (R4DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK OPEN SHUTTER ON PROCESS GAUGE
The following report was received from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment via facsimile:
" The licensee attempted to close the shutter [on a process gauge] in preparation for a job. The shutter would not close. There were no personnel exposures [associated with this event]. Because of the location [of the gauge], there are no likely exposures due to this failure. The source is located approximately 12 feet above the ground on a tank. Access is by portable ladder. Operations and maintenance personnel were notified.
"The shutter in question is on an Ohmart/VEGA model SHF1 B-45 source holder (S/N 7294CN) containing 100 milli-Curies of Cs-137 in a sealed source.
"The manufacturer, [Ohmart] VEGA, has been contacted and is working to schedule their service technician to [make repairs].
"Sealed Source and Device Registry OH-0522-D-01 02-B states 'Commonly reported device failures associated with this device series includes stuck shutters, shutter handles breaking off, and broken screws. A review of these failures indicate common root cause issues are associated with: operating the devices outside the normal conditions of use; failure to seek appropriate device service when shutters start becoming difficult to operate; shutter binding due to environmental contaminant intrusion into the shutter; and, forcing operation of shutter instead of seeking corrective action. The most commonly involved series is the SH-F2 which is the model typically installed in harsh environmental conditions'."
Kansas Report Number: KS110011
The following report was received from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment via facsimile:
" The licensee attempted to close the shutter [on a process gauge] in preparation for a job. The shutter would not close. There were no personnel exposures [associated with this event]. Because of the location [of the gauge], there are no likely exposures due to this failure. The source is located approximately 12 feet above the ground on a tank. Access is by portable ladder. Operations and maintenance personnel were notified.
"The shutter in question is on an Ohmart/VEGA model SHF1 B-45 source holder (S/N 7294CN) containing 100 milli-Curies of Cs-137 in a sealed source.
"The manufacturer, [Ohmart] VEGA, has been contacted and is working to schedule their service technician to [make repairs].
"Sealed Source and Device Registry OH-0522-D-01 02-B states 'Commonly reported device failures associated with this device series includes stuck shutters, shutter handles breaking off, and broken screws. A review of these failures indicate common root cause issues are associated with: operating the devices outside the normal conditions of use; failure to seek appropriate device service when shutters start becoming difficult to operate; shutter binding due to environmental contaminant intrusion into the shutter; and, forcing operation of shutter instead of seeking corrective action. The most commonly involved series is the SH-F2 which is the model typically installed in harsh environmental conditions'."
Kansas Report Number: KS110011
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47319
Facility: BRAIDWOOD
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOE CONQUEST
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOE CONQUEST
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 10/04/2011
Notification Time: 19:33 [ET]
Event Date: 10/04/2011
Event Time: 16:35 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/04/2011
Notification Time: 19:33 [ET]
Event Date: 10/04/2011
Event Time: 16:35 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/04/2011
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):
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3DO)
MONTE PHILLIPS (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 |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO ONSITE FATALITY
"At 1430 CDT, 10/4/11, the licensee Main Control room received an emergency phone call for medical assistance. The caller reported that he had a person down in the auxiliary building. On-site medical response team reported the person was not breathing and not responsive. The symptoms were non-occupational. The person was transported off site via ambulance to the local hospital. At 1635, 10/4/11, the licensee was informed that the individual was declared deceased. OSHA is being notified pursuant to the requirements of 29CFR1904.39. This ENS report is being made in accordance with 50.72 (b)(2)(xi)
"There was no radioactive contamination involved in this event. The licensee does not plan any media or press release and have not notified any other government agencies besides OSHA. The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified."
"At 1430 CDT, 10/4/11, the licensee Main Control room received an emergency phone call for medical assistance. The caller reported that he had a person down in the auxiliary building. On-site medical response team reported the person was not breathing and not responsive. The symptoms were non-occupational. The person was transported off site via ambulance to the local hospital. At 1635, 10/4/11, the licensee was informed that the individual was declared deceased. OSHA is being notified pursuant to the requirements of 29CFR1904.39. This ENS report is being made in accordance with 50.72 (b)(2)(xi)
"There was no radioactive contamination involved in this event. The licensee does not plan any media or press release and have not notified any other government agencies besides OSHA. The NRC Resident Inspector will be notified."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47317
Facility: COOK
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAN KURTH
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAN KURTH
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 10/03/2011
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 10/04/2011
Event Time: 04:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/04/2011
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 10/04/2011
Event Time: 04:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/04/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3DO)
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
UNAVAILABILITY OF TSC VENTILATION SYSTEM DUE TO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
"At 0400 EDT on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, the Cook Nuclear Plant (CNP) Technical Support Center (TSC) air conditioning and charcoal filtration systems will be removed from service for scheduled maintenance.
"Under certain accident conditions the TSC may become unavailable due to the inability of the air conditioning and charcoal filtration systems to maintain a habitable atmosphere. Compensatory measures exist to relocate TSC personnel to the unaffected unit's control room, if necessary.
"TSC ventilation system maintenance is scheduled to be completed by 1500 EDT on Tuesday, October 4, 2011.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(3)(xiii) due to the loss of an emergency response facility."
* * * UPDATE FROM BUD HINCKLEY TO JOE O'HARA ON 10/04/11 AT 1443 * * *
"The TSC ventilation system maintenance began at 0504 EDT on 10/04/11 and the system was restored to service at 1430 EDT on 10/04/11."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
Notified R3DO(Phillips)
"At 0400 EDT on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, the Cook Nuclear Plant (CNP) Technical Support Center (TSC) air conditioning and charcoal filtration systems will be removed from service for scheduled maintenance.
"Under certain accident conditions the TSC may become unavailable due to the inability of the air conditioning and charcoal filtration systems to maintain a habitable atmosphere. Compensatory measures exist to relocate TSC personnel to the unaffected unit's control room, if necessary.
"TSC ventilation system maintenance is scheduled to be completed by 1500 EDT on Tuesday, October 4, 2011.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(3)(xiii) due to the loss of an emergency response facility."
* * * UPDATE FROM BUD HINCKLEY TO JOE O'HARA ON 10/04/11 AT 1443 * * *
"The TSC ventilation system maintenance began at 0504 EDT on 10/04/11 and the system was restored to service at 1430 EDT on 10/04/11."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
Notified R3DO(Phillips)