Event Notification Report for March 15, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/14/2012 - 03/15/2012
Agreement State
Event Number: 47750
Rep Org: MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
Region: 3
City: WELCH State: MN
County:
License #: 1082-103-27
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BRANDON JURAN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Licensee: BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
Region: 3
City: WELCH State: MN
County:
License #: 1082-103-27
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BRANDON JURAN
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 03/16/2012
Notification Time: 15:44 [ET]
Event Date: 03/15/2012
Event Time: 15:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/16/2012
Notification Time: 15:44 [ET]
Event Date: 03/15/2012
Event Time: 15:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/16/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL KUNOWSKI (R3DO)
JAMES DANNA (FSME)
MICHAEL KUNOWSKI (R3DO)
JAMES DANNA (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA STUCK SOURCE
The following information was provided by the State of Minnesota via email:
"Braun Intertec was performing radiography on a valve in a pit at a temporary jobsite. The camera was a model QSA 680 SN: A334 with a 29 Ci Co-60 source model 424-14 SN: 2905. When cranking out the source after about 10-15 revolutions the controls went free; the radiographer could not crank the source back in. The barrier around the worksite was set at <2mR/hr, so the barrier was maintained. The RSO (Radiation Safety Officer) and Corporate RSO were notified and responded to the site. They suspected the drive cable went past the controls. They disconnected the conduit from the controls and were able to use a tool to grab the end of the drive cable and pull back through until the source was back to the shielded position. The exposure level at the crank during the retrieval was <1 mR/hr, and the operation took about 20 min. The RSO and Corporate RSO did not receive a measurable dose during the operation. The two radiographers on site received 4 mR and 2 mR for the shift, not necessarily from the disconnect or retrieval."
Minnesota Department of Health Report #MN120004
The following information was provided by the State of Minnesota via email:
"Braun Intertec was performing radiography on a valve in a pit at a temporary jobsite. The camera was a model QSA 680 SN: A334 with a 29 Ci Co-60 source model 424-14 SN: 2905. When cranking out the source after about 10-15 revolutions the controls went free; the radiographer could not crank the source back in. The barrier around the worksite was set at <2mR/hr, so the barrier was maintained. The RSO (Radiation Safety Officer) and Corporate RSO were notified and responded to the site. They suspected the drive cable went past the controls. They disconnected the conduit from the controls and were able to use a tool to grab the end of the drive cable and pull back through until the source was back to the shielded position. The exposure level at the crank during the retrieval was <1 mR/hr, and the operation took about 20 min. The RSO and Corporate RSO did not receive a measurable dose during the operation. The two radiographers on site received 4 mR and 2 mR for the shift, not necessarily from the disconnect or retrieval."
Minnesota Department of Health Report #MN120004
Power Reactor
Event Number: 47746
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: JOHN CLARK
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: JOHN CLARK
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 03/15/2012
Notification Time: 08:32 [ET]
Event Date: 03/15/2012
Event Time: 08:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/15/2012
Notification Time: 08:32 [ET]
Event Date: 03/15/2012
Event Time: 08:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/15/2012
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):
PAUL KROHN (R1DO)
PAUL KROHN (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"A planned maintenance evolution at the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station will remove the Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation system from service. Therefore, the TSC ventilation system will be rendered non-functional during the course of the work activities. The TSC ventilation is expected to be out of service for approximately six hours from 0800 [EDT] to 1400 today.
"If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperature, radiological, or other conditions. If relocation of the TSC becomes necessary, the Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff to an alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to potential loss of the TSC. An update will be provided once the TSC ventilation has been restored to normal operation. The NRC resident has been notified."
* * * UPDATE FROM JOHN CLARK TO VINCE KLCO AT 1109 EDT ON 3/15/2012 * * *
The TSC was restored to service on March 15, 2012 at 1107 EDT. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R1DO (Krohn)
"A planned maintenance evolution at the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station will remove the Technical Support Center (TSC) ventilation system from service. Therefore, the TSC ventilation system will be rendered non-functional during the course of the work activities. The TSC ventilation is expected to be out of service for approximately six hours from 0800 [EDT] to 1400 today.
"If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperature, radiological, or other conditions. If relocation of the TSC becomes necessary, the Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff to an alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) due to potential loss of the TSC. An update will be provided once the TSC ventilation has been restored to normal operation. The NRC resident has been notified."
* * * UPDATE FROM JOHN CLARK TO VINCE KLCO AT 1109 EDT ON 3/15/2012 * * *
The TSC was restored to service on March 15, 2012 at 1107 EDT. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified the R1DO (Krohn)
Agreement State
Event Number: 47747
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: SUNLAND FABRICATION INC
Region: 4
City: WALKER State: LA
County:
License #: LA-3462-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES PATE
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Licensee: SUNLAND FABRICATION INC
Region: 4
City: WALKER State: LA
County:
License #: LA-3462-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES PATE
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 03/16/2012
Notification Time: 08:59 [ET]
Event Date: 03/15/2012
Event Time: 01:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/16/2012
Notification Time: 08:59 [ET]
Event Date: 03/15/2012
Event Time: 01:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/16/2012
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 - RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA DAMAGED DURING BUILDING FIRE
A fire at one of the licensee's facilities resulted in damage to a Spec 880 Delta radiography camera (33 Ci of Ir-192; source serial number 76628B and camera serial number D7538). The outer casing was charred and brittle as a result of the fire. The source remained intact and in the shielded position. All radiation levels were normal for a shielded source.
QSA global has been contacted and will pick up the camera. There were no personnel exposures as a result of this event.
A fire at one of the licensee's facilities resulted in damage to a Spec 880 Delta radiography camera (33 Ci of Ir-192; source serial number 76628B and camera serial number D7538). The outer casing was charred and brittle as a result of the fire. The source remained intact and in the shielded position. All radiation levels were normal for a shielded source.
QSA global has been contacted and will pick up the camera. There were no personnel exposures as a result of this event.