Event Notification Report for February 12, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/11/2013 - 02/12/2013
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 48746
Facility: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL ABEL
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL ABEL
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 02/12/2013
Notification Time: 17:53 [ET]
Event Date: 02/12/2013
Event Time: 09:07 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/12/2013
Notification Time: 17:53 [ET]
Event Date: 02/12/2013
Event Time: 09:07 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/12/2013
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):
MICHAEL F. KING (R2DO)
PETER HABIGHORST (NMSS)
MICHAEL F. KING (R2DO)
PETER HABIGHORST (NMSS)
MEDICAL TREATMENT OF CONTAMINATED INDIVIDUAL
"An employee reported to the dispensary this morning with a laceration to the middle finger on his left hand at approximately 0907 CDT. The plant nurse administered first aid and decided to transport the employee to a local medical facility. A whole body survey of the employee in his plant clothing was performed. The maximum amount of contamination present was found on his left boot which read 19,575 dpm/100cm2. Prior to leaving the Restricted Area, the employee removed all plant clothing, changed into his personal clothing, and was re-surveyed. The employee was free of contamination upon release."
The licensee plans to notify its NRC Regional contact (Bob Prince)
"An employee reported to the dispensary this morning with a laceration to the middle finger on his left hand at approximately 0907 CDT. The plant nurse administered first aid and decided to transport the employee to a local medical facility. A whole body survey of the employee in his plant clothing was performed. The maximum amount of contamination present was found on his left boot which read 19,575 dpm/100cm2. Prior to leaving the Restricted Area, the employee removed all plant clothing, changed into his personal clothing, and was re-surveyed. The employee was free of contamination upon release."
The licensee plans to notify its NRC Regional contact (Bob Prince)
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48747
Facility: COOK
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BEN HUFFMAN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BEN HUFFMAN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 02/12/2013
Notification Time: 18:01 [ET]
Event Date: 02/12/2013
Event Time: 15:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/15/2013
Notification Time: 18:01 [ET]
Event Date: 02/12/2013
Event Time: 15:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/15/2013
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):
TAMARA BLOOMER (R3DO)
TAMARA BLOOMER (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 |
NOTIFICATION OF OFFSITE AGENCIES DUE TO DISCOVERY OF POTENTIAL HUMAN REMAINS
"At 1530 EST on February 12, 2013, bones were discovered in the debris removal baskets in the Screen House at the Cook Nuclear Plant. These bones have the potential to be human remains.
"Local law enforcement agencies have been notified and the remains were removed by law enforcement personnel.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector was notified. Plant operations was not impacted by the event.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to notification of offsite agencies and potential for media involvement related to the discovery."
* * * UPDATE FROM GREG KANDA TO CHARLES TEAL ON 2/15/13 AT 1045 EST * * *
"After analysis by the Berrien County Sheriff's Department, it was determined that the bones discovered in the debris removal baskets in the screenhouse at the Cook Nuclear Plant on February 12, 2013 at 1530 EST were not of human origin, but most likely from a deer or other animal."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R3DO (Pelke).
"At 1530 EST on February 12, 2013, bones were discovered in the debris removal baskets in the Screen House at the Cook Nuclear Plant. These bones have the potential to be human remains.
"Local law enforcement agencies have been notified and the remains were removed by law enforcement personnel.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector was notified. Plant operations was not impacted by the event.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to notification of offsite agencies and potential for media involvement related to the discovery."
* * * UPDATE FROM GREG KANDA TO CHARLES TEAL ON 2/15/13 AT 1045 EST * * *
"After analysis by the Berrien County Sheriff's Department, it was determined that the bones discovered in the debris removal baskets in the screenhouse at the Cook Nuclear Plant on February 12, 2013 at 1530 EST were not of human origin, but most likely from a deer or other animal."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R3DO (Pelke).
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 48748
Facility: NUCLEAR FUEL SERVICES INC.
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
Comments: HEU CONVERSION & SCRAP RECOVERY
NAVAL REACTOR FUEL CYCLE
LEU SCRAP RECOVERY
NRC Notified By: RIK DROKE
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM FUEL FABRICATION
Comments: HEU CONVERSION & SCRAP RECOVERY
NAVAL REACTOR FUEL CYCLE
LEU SCRAP RECOVERY
NRC Notified By: RIK DROKE
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 02/13/2013
Notification Time: 15:42 [ET]
Event Date: 02/12/2013
Event Time: 19:23 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/15/2013
Notification Time: 15:42 [ET]
Event Date: 02/12/2013
Event Time: 19:23 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/15/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
74.57 - ALARM RESOLUTION
10 CFR Section:
74.57 - ALARM RESOLUTION
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL F. KING (R2DO)
PETER HABIGHORST (NMSS)
FUEL OUO GROUP (E-MA)
MICHAEL F. KING (R2DO)
PETER HABIGHORST (NMSS)
FUEL OUO GROUP (E-MA)
INITIATION OF MATERIAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY ALARM RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
"10CFR74.57(f)(2) requires notification within 24 hours that a Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) alarm resolution procedure has been initiated. In the Oxide Dissolution Area of Building 333, the input minus output value exceeded the MC&A limit. Because the alarm investigation procedure has been initiated, this notification is being made. An action plan has been developed and actions are underway to resolve the alarm per the criteria in the NFS Fundamental Nuclear Material Control Plan.
"There were no actual or potential safety consequences to workers, the public, or the environment.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
Per the licensee, processes in this area have been shutdown until the investigation is complete.
* * * UPDATE FROM RANDY SHACKELFORD TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1538 EST ON 2/15/13 * * *
"The abrupt alarm has been reconciled."
Notified R2DO (King), NMSS EO (Habighorst) and Fuel OUO Group via email.
"10CFR74.57(f)(2) requires notification within 24 hours that a Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) alarm resolution procedure has been initiated. In the Oxide Dissolution Area of Building 333, the input minus output value exceeded the MC&A limit. Because the alarm investigation procedure has been initiated, this notification is being made. An action plan has been developed and actions are underway to resolve the alarm per the criteria in the NFS Fundamental Nuclear Material Control Plan.
"There were no actual or potential safety consequences to workers, the public, or the environment.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
Per the licensee, processes in this area have been shutdown until the investigation is complete.
* * * UPDATE FROM RANDY SHACKELFORD TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1538 EST ON 2/15/13 * * *
"The abrupt alarm has been reconciled."
Notified R2DO (King), NMSS EO (Habighorst) and Fuel OUO Group via email.