Event Notification Report for November 21, 2011
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/20/2011 - 11/21/2011
EVENT NUMBERS
47464474664746247602
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47464
Facility: MONTICELLO
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: LT. EARSLEY
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3
NRC Notified By: LT. EARSLEY
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 11/21/2011
Notification Time: 17:51 [ET]
Event Date: 11/21/2011
Event Time: 16:06 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/21/2011
Notification Time: 17:51 [ET]
Event Date: 11/21/2011
Event Time: 16:06 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/21/2011
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):
JULIO LARA (R3DO)
JULIO LARA (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO FISH KILL
"At 1606 Central Standard Time, Xcel Energy Environmental Services made a report to the State of MN regarding 190 fish killed from the discharge canal temperature transient during the reactor scram on 11/20/11. The report was made verbally with a follow-up email message detailing the species of fish killed.
"This is a notification being made under 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as an event related to the environment for which notification to other government agencies have or will be made."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and the State and will notify local authorities of this event.
"At 1606 Central Standard Time, Xcel Energy Environmental Services made a report to the State of MN regarding 190 fish killed from the discharge canal temperature transient during the reactor scram on 11/20/11. The report was made verbally with a follow-up email message detailing the species of fish killed.
"This is a notification being made under 50.72(b)(2)(xi) as an event related to the environment for which notification to other government agencies have or will be made."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and the State and will notify local authorities of this event.
Research Reactor
Event Number: 47466
Rep Org: NATIONAL INST OF STANDARDS & TECH
Licensee: U. S. DEPT. OF COMMERCE
Region: 1
City: GAITHERSBURG State: MD
County: MONTGOMERY
License #: TR-5
Agreement: Y
Docket: 05000184
NRC Notified By: DAVID SHAWN O'KELLEY
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Licensee: U. S. DEPT. OF COMMERCE
Region: 1
City: GAITHERSBURG State: MD
County: MONTGOMERY
License #: TR-5
Agreement: Y
Docket: 05000184
NRC Notified By: DAVID SHAWN O'KELLEY
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 11/22/2011
Notification Time: 14:43 [ET]
Event Date: 11/21/2011
Event Time: 17:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/22/2011
Notification Time: 14:43 [ET]
Event Date: 11/21/2011
Event Time: 17:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/22/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
YIN XIASONG (NRR)
CINDY MONTGOMERY (NRR)
JOHNNY EADS (NRR)
CRAIG BASSETT email (R2)
YIN XIASONG (NRR)
CINDY MONTGOMERY (NRR)
JOHNNY EADS (NRR)
CRAIG BASSETT email (R2)
CONFINEMENT NOT MAINTAINED AS REQUIRED BY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Yesterday afternoon, while performing retests on replacement control shim arm switches, reactor operators placed the reactor in a condition that would allow more than one shim control rod to be withdrawn. This violated Technical Specification 3.4.1, "Operations that require confinement." The reactor facility did not have full confinement in place at that time. The specific language of Technical Specification 3.4.1 is "Confinement shall be maintained when changes of components or equipment within the confines of the thermal shield, other than rod drop tests or movement of experiments, are being made which could cause a significant change in reactivity." Although the shim control rods were not withdrawn and the rod bottom lights never cleared, the circumstances, in the licensee's opinion, were that they could have caused a significant change in reactivity, allowing more than one control rod to be withdrawn when the reactor was not in full confinement.
The licensee notified the NRC Reactor Inspector.
Yesterday afternoon, while performing retests on replacement control shim arm switches, reactor operators placed the reactor in a condition that would allow more than one shim control rod to be withdrawn. This violated Technical Specification 3.4.1, "Operations that require confinement." The reactor facility did not have full confinement in place at that time. The specific language of Technical Specification 3.4.1 is "Confinement shall be maintained when changes of components or equipment within the confines of the thermal shield, other than rod drop tests or movement of experiments, are being made which could cause a significant change in reactivity." Although the shim control rods were not withdrawn and the rod bottom lights never cleared, the circumstances, in the licensee's opinion, were that they could have caused a significant change in reactivity, allowing more than one control rod to be withdrawn when the reactor was not in full confinement.
The licensee notified the NRC Reactor Inspector.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 47462
Facility: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL GREENO
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL GREENO
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 11/21/2011
Notification Time: 15:15 [ET]
Event Date: 11/21/2011
Event Time: 09:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/21/2011
Notification Time: 15:15 [ET]
Event Date: 11/21/2011
Event Time: 09:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/21/2011
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(3) - MED TREAT INVOLVING CONTAM
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(3) - MED TREAT INVOLVING CONTAM
Person (Organization):
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
MICHAEL WATERS (NMSS)
MARVIN SYKES (R2DO)
MICHAEL WATERS (NMSS)
UNPLANNED MEDICAL TREATMENT OF A CONTAMINATED INDIVIDUAL
"On November 21, 2011, at 0900 [CST] a Honeywell employee entered the plant's dispensary for unplanned medical treatment for chest pain. [The] employee's plant shoes and coveralls were contaminated. After [the] individual's boots were removed and coveralls were cut off, he was surveyed . Upon decontamination, all readings on the patient did not exceed background. The patient was sent by ambulance to Baptist Hospital for evaluation.
"Reporting Requirement: 10 CFR 40.60(b)(3), Unplanned medical treatment in a medical facility of an individual with spreadable contamination.
"Isotope, Quantities and Chemical Form: Uranium Ore Concentrate, U3O8."
The licensee informed NRC Region II (Joe Calle).
The licensee stated that there was no contamination elsewhere in the facility as a result of this event.
"On November 21, 2011, at 0900 [CST] a Honeywell employee entered the plant's dispensary for unplanned medical treatment for chest pain. [The] employee's plant shoes and coveralls were contaminated. After [the] individual's boots were removed and coveralls were cut off, he was surveyed . Upon decontamination, all readings on the patient did not exceed background. The patient was sent by ambulance to Baptist Hospital for evaluation.
"Reporting Requirement: 10 CFR 40.60(b)(3), Unplanned medical treatment in a medical facility of an individual with spreadable contamination.
"Isotope, Quantities and Chemical Form: Uranium Ore Concentrate, U3O8."
The licensee informed NRC Region II (Joe Calle).
The licensee stated that there was no contamination elsewhere in the facility as a result of this event.
Agreement State
Event Number: 47602
Rep Org: PA BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: UNIVERSAL WELL SERVICES
Region: 1
City: WILLIAMSPORT State: PA
County:
License #: PA-G0043
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID J ALLARD
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Licensee: UNIVERSAL WELL SERVICES
Region: 1
City: WILLIAMSPORT State: PA
County:
License #: PA-G0043
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID J ALLARD
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 01/18/2012
Notification Time: 10:29 [ET]
Event Date: 11/21/2011
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/18/2012
Notification Time: 10:29 [ET]
Event Date: 11/21/2011
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/18/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RONALD BELLAMY (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
RONALD BELLAMY (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - SHUTTER HANDLE FAILURE ON BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES DENSITY GAUGE
The following report was received via facsimile from the PA Department of Radiation Protection.
"Notifications: On Friday January 13, 2012, the licensee sent notification via email after close of business to the central office about an event that took place on approximately November 21, 2011. This email was received by central office on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. It is reportable within 24 hours under 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2).
"Event Description: It was noticed during a job on approximately November 21, 2011, the shutter handle of Berthold Technologies density gauge, Serial Number 10049, had fallen off due to constant vibration and cavitation of the iron piping on the truck. This caused the roll pin that secures the rotary shutter handle to the shutter shaft to wear and eventually fall off. The gauge was temporarily repaired in the field, and reported on November 29, 2011 to the company's safety officer. The gauge was immediately taken out of service and scheduled for repair.
"The device is identified as: Manufacturer: Berthold Technologies USA, LLC; Model: LB8010; Serial #: 10049; Isotope: Cs-137; Activity: 20 mCi.
"CAUSE OF THE EVENT: Excessive vibration of the equipment.
"ACTIONS: On December 1, 2011 repairs were made to Serial Number 10049. For preventative maintenance, the roll pin was replaced on Serial Number 10055 as well."
Event Report ID No.: PA110042
The following report was received via facsimile from the PA Department of Radiation Protection.
"Notifications: On Friday January 13, 2012, the licensee sent notification via email after close of business to the central office about an event that took place on approximately November 21, 2011. This email was received by central office on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. It is reportable within 24 hours under 10 CFR 30.50(b)(2).
"Event Description: It was noticed during a job on approximately November 21, 2011, the shutter handle of Berthold Technologies density gauge, Serial Number 10049, had fallen off due to constant vibration and cavitation of the iron piping on the truck. This caused the roll pin that secures the rotary shutter handle to the shutter shaft to wear and eventually fall off. The gauge was temporarily repaired in the field, and reported on November 29, 2011 to the company's safety officer. The gauge was immediately taken out of service and scheduled for repair.
"The device is identified as: Manufacturer: Berthold Technologies USA, LLC; Model: LB8010; Serial #: 10049; Isotope: Cs-137; Activity: 20 mCi.
"CAUSE OF THE EVENT: Excessive vibration of the equipment.
"ACTIONS: On December 1, 2011 repairs were made to Serial Number 10049. For preventative maintenance, the roll pin was replaced on Serial Number 10055 as well."
Event Report ID No.: PA110042