Event Notification Report for January 25, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/24/2012 - 01/25/2012
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47622
Facility: BRAIDWOOD
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RYAN SZCZESNIAK
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RYAN SZCZESNIAK
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 01/25/2012
Notification Time: 21:39 [ET]
Event Date: 01/25/2012
Event Time: 21:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/26/2012
Notification Time: 21:39 [ET]
Event Date: 01/25/2012
Event Time: 21:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/26/2012
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):
LAURA KOZAK (R3DO)
LAURA KOZAK (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"Planned preventive maintenance activities are being performed on the Braidwood Nuclear Station Technical Support Center (TSC) Ventilation System. These work activities are planned to be performed and completed expeditiously within 8 hours. This maintenance activity includes the performance of preventive maintenance on the TSC outside air supply fan unit which affects the TSC emergency filter train and air handling unit. During a portion of the time these activities are being performed, this equipment will not be available for operation. As such, the TSC Ventilation will be rendered non-functional during the performance of portions of the work activity.
"If an emergency condition occurs that requires activation of the Technical Support Center, during the time this work activity is being performed, it will take no more than 4 hours to return the equipment back to functional status, dependent on the stage of the work activity at the time an emergency occurs. Plans are to utilize the TSC for any declared emergency during the time this work activity is being performed as long as radiological conditions allow.
"This event is reportable per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as described in NUREG-1022, Rev. 2 since this work activity affects an emergency response facility for the duration of the maintenance."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 1107 EST ON 01/26/12 FROM RICHARD ROWE TO S. SANDIN * * *
"Braidwood Nuclear Station TSC ventilation was restored to available status at 0635 CST on January 26, 2012.
"The previously reported system preventative maintenance has been completed."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R3DO (L. Kozak).
"Planned preventive maintenance activities are being performed on the Braidwood Nuclear Station Technical Support Center (TSC) Ventilation System. These work activities are planned to be performed and completed expeditiously within 8 hours. This maintenance activity includes the performance of preventive maintenance on the TSC outside air supply fan unit which affects the TSC emergency filter train and air handling unit. During a portion of the time these activities are being performed, this equipment will not be available for operation. As such, the TSC Ventilation will be rendered non-functional during the performance of portions of the work activity.
"If an emergency condition occurs that requires activation of the Technical Support Center, during the time this work activity is being performed, it will take no more than 4 hours to return the equipment back to functional status, dependent on the stage of the work activity at the time an emergency occurs. Plans are to utilize the TSC for any declared emergency during the time this work activity is being performed as long as radiological conditions allow.
"This event is reportable per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as described in NUREG-1022, Rev. 2 since this work activity affects an emergency response facility for the duration of the maintenance."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE AT 1107 EST ON 01/26/12 FROM RICHARD ROWE TO S. SANDIN * * *
"Braidwood Nuclear Station TSC ventilation was restored to available status at 0635 CST on January 26, 2012.
"The previously reported system preventative maintenance has been completed."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R3DO (L. Kozak).
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RETRACTED !!!!!
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 47623
Rep Org: BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Licensee: BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: MILFORD State: DE
County:
License #: 07-148-50-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CATHY MUNDORF
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Licensee: BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: MILFORD State: DE
County:
License #: 07-148-50-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CATHY MUNDORF
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 01/26/2012
Notification Time: 15:22 [ET]
Event Date: 01/25/2012
Event Time: 09:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/27/2012
Notification Time: 15:22 [ET]
Event Date: 01/25/2012
Event Time: 09:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/27/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
35.3045(a)(1) - DOSE <> PRESCRIBED DOSAGE
10 CFR Section:
35.3045(a)(1) - DOSE <> PRESCRIBED DOSAGE
Person (Organization):
GLENN DENTEL (R1DO)
KEVIN HSUEH (FSME)
GLENN DENTEL (R1DO)
KEVIN HSUEH (FSME)
MISADMINISTRATION OF THALLIUM DURING CARDIO STRESS TEST
A patient received 100% more than the prescribed dose of thallium. The patient was to receive 3.5 milliCuries of thallium followed by 30 milliCuries of Cardiolite, a Tc-99M radiopharmaceutical. Instead, the patient received 3.5 milliCuries of thallium then received an additional 3.6 milliCuries of Thallium. The technician stated that he got confused where the patient was in the treatment process.
The patient and physician have been informed. The licensee is awaiting dosimetry results to determine the organ dosage but does not believe there will be any recurring medical effects from this event.
* * * RETRACTION AT 1227 EST ON 1/27/12 FROM MUNDORF TO HUFFMAN * * *
The licensee is retracting this event report after a review and evaluation of the doses administered. The licensee has determined that this event is not reportable based on the unintended dose being less than 5 Rem effective dose equivalent and therefore not reportable under 10 CFR 35.3045.
The licensee has discussed this conclusion with NRC Region 1 (Lanzisera).
R1DO (Dental) and FSME (McIntosh) have been notified.
A patient received 100% more than the prescribed dose of thallium. The patient was to receive 3.5 milliCuries of thallium followed by 30 milliCuries of Cardiolite, a Tc-99M radiopharmaceutical. Instead, the patient received 3.5 milliCuries of thallium then received an additional 3.6 milliCuries of Thallium. The technician stated that he got confused where the patient was in the treatment process.
The patient and physician have been informed. The licensee is awaiting dosimetry results to determine the organ dosage but does not believe there will be any recurring medical effects from this event.
* * * RETRACTION AT 1227 EST ON 1/27/12 FROM MUNDORF TO HUFFMAN * * *
The licensee is retracting this event report after a review and evaluation of the doses administered. The licensee has determined that this event is not reportable based on the unintended dose being less than 5 Rem effective dose equivalent and therefore not reportable under 10 CFR 35.3045.
The licensee has discussed this conclusion with NRC Region 1 (Lanzisera).
R1DO (Dental) and FSME (McIntosh) have been notified.
Agreement State
Event Number: 47883
Rep Org: SC DIV OF HEALTH & ENV CONTROL
Licensee: BP - COOPER RIVER PLANT
Region: 1
City: WANDO State: SC
County:
License #: 252
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK WINDHAM
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: BP - COOPER RIVER PLANT
Region: 1
City: WANDO State: SC
County:
License #: 252
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK WINDHAM
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 05/01/2012
Notification Time: 14:11 [ET]
Event Date: 01/25/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/01/2012
Notification Time: 14:11 [ET]
Event Date: 01/25/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/01/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RICHARD CONTE (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
RICHARD CONTE (R1DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - NUCLEAR GAUGE SHUTTER FAILED IN CLOSED POSITION
The following report was received via fax:
"The SC [South Carolina] Department of Health and Environmental Control was notified in writing on January 25, 2012, that during a routine shutter check, a Vega Americas Corporation Model SHRD gauging device containing 20 Ci of Cs-137, had a shutter mechanism that was harder to operate than normal. Vega Americas Corporation was contacted and on January 24, 2012, a Vega Americas Corporation technician arrived and was evaluating the operation of the shutter when it failed in the closed position. The metal operating handle broke off and the shutter cannot be moved. The source holder was surveyed and [it was] verified that the shutter is in the closed and safe position.
"Following further correspondence with the licensee on May 1, 2012, the licensee stated that Vega Americas Corporation will not repair the source holder. Vega Americas Corporation will be handling the proper disposal of the SHRD fixed gauge.
"Even though this event is being reported, the Department of Health and Environmental Control does not feel that this is a reportable event since the shutter is closed and radiation exposure in excess of regulatory limits is not possible."
The following report was received via fax:
"The SC [South Carolina] Department of Health and Environmental Control was notified in writing on January 25, 2012, that during a routine shutter check, a Vega Americas Corporation Model SHRD gauging device containing 20 Ci of Cs-137, had a shutter mechanism that was harder to operate than normal. Vega Americas Corporation was contacted and on January 24, 2012, a Vega Americas Corporation technician arrived and was evaluating the operation of the shutter when it failed in the closed position. The metal operating handle broke off and the shutter cannot be moved. The source holder was surveyed and [it was] verified that the shutter is in the closed and safe position.
"Following further correspondence with the licensee on May 1, 2012, the licensee stated that Vega Americas Corporation will not repair the source holder. Vega Americas Corporation will be handling the proper disposal of the SHRD fixed gauge.
"Even though this event is being reported, the Department of Health and Environmental Control does not feel that this is a reportable event since the shutter is closed and radiation exposure in excess of regulatory limits is not possible."