Event Notification Report for February 16, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/15/2013 - 02/16/2013
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48760
Facility: HATCH
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: KENNY HUNTER
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: KENNY HUNTER
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 02/16/2013
Notification Time: 08:38 [ET]
Event Date: 02/16/2013
Event Time: 03:10 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/16/2013
Notification Time: 08:38 [ET]
Event Date: 02/16/2013
Event Time: 03:10 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/16/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL F. KING (R2DO)
MICHAEL F. KING (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
REACTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM SCRAM SIGNAL DUE TO SCRAM DISCHARGE VOLUME HIGH LEVEL
"On 2/16/13, at 0310 EST, with the reactor shutdown for a refueling outage, a full RPS actuation was received on Hatch Unit 2 due to Scram Discharge Volume High level. The Operations crew placed the Unit 2 mode switch to the Start-up/Hot Standby position per approved procedure for the purpose of performing the U2 Refueling Interlock functional test. The cause of the Scram was due to a Scram Discharge Volume high level caused by a malfunctioning SDV drain valve. Hatch Condition Report 591279 has been generated to document the event."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed.
"On 2/16/13, at 0310 EST, with the reactor shutdown for a refueling outage, a full RPS actuation was received on Hatch Unit 2 due to Scram Discharge Volume High level. The Operations crew placed the Unit 2 mode switch to the Start-up/Hot Standby position per approved procedure for the purpose of performing the U2 Refueling Interlock functional test. The cause of the Scram was due to a Scram Discharge Volume high level caused by a malfunctioning SDV drain valve. Hatch Condition Report 591279 has been generated to document the event."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48761
Facility: BRUNSWICK
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOEL GORDON
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOEL GORDON
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 02/16/2013
Notification Time: 17:05 [ET]
Event Date: 02/16/2013
Event Time: 14:03 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/16/2013
Notification Time: 17:05 [ET]
Event Date: 02/16/2013
Event Time: 14:03 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/16/2013
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):
MICHAEL F. KING (R2DO)
MELANIE GALLOWAY (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
MICHAEL F. KING (R2DO)
MELANIE GALLOWAY (NRR)
SCOTT MORRIS (IRD)
| 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 | 97 | Power Operation | 97 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO ONSITE CONTRACTOR FATALITY
"At approximately 1318 hours (EST), the Main Control Room was notified of a contract employee slumped over on a fork lift inside the protected area. First Responders were dispatched to the scene. Off-site assistance was requested and arrived on-site at approximately 1330 hrs. CPR was administered by the First Responders and Paramedics. At 1403 hrs., the paramedics determined that the efforts to revive the patient were unsuccessful. The cause of death has not yet been determined.
"Unit 1 remains in Mode 1 at 100% power. Unit 2 remains in Mode 1 at 97% power. Power is limited due to end of cycle maximum core flow conditions.
"A press release is not planned at this time. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will be notified of the fatality. This notification is being performed in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) for notification to an off-site government agency. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
* * * UPDATE FROM STUART BYRD TO HOWIE CROUCH @ 1744 EST ON 2/16/13 * * *
"The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was notified of the fatality on 2/16/13 at 1730 EST."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this update.
"At approximately 1318 hours (EST), the Main Control Room was notified of a contract employee slumped over on a fork lift inside the protected area. First Responders were dispatched to the scene. Off-site assistance was requested and arrived on-site at approximately 1330 hrs. CPR was administered by the First Responders and Paramedics. At 1403 hrs., the paramedics determined that the efforts to revive the patient were unsuccessful. The cause of death has not yet been determined.
"Unit 1 remains in Mode 1 at 100% power. Unit 2 remains in Mode 1 at 97% power. Power is limited due to end of cycle maximum core flow conditions.
"A press release is not planned at this time. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will be notified of the fatality. This notification is being performed in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) for notification to an off-site government agency. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
* * * UPDATE FROM STUART BYRD TO HOWIE CROUCH @ 1744 EST ON 2/16/13 * * *
"The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was notified of the fatality on 2/16/13 at 1730 EST."
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this update.
Agreement State
Event Number: 48762
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: WELDSONIX INC.
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 05718
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Licensee: WELDSONIX INC.
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 05718
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 02/17/2013
Notification Time: 00:14 [ET]
Event Date: 02/16/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/19/2013
Notification Time: 00:14 [ET]
Event Date: 02/16/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/19/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BOB HAGAR (R4DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
BOB HAGAR (R4DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - SOURCE DISCONNECT FROM RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA
The State of Texas submitted the following via email:
"On February 16, 2013, the Agency [Texas Department of Health] was contacted by the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for QSA Global requesting reciprocity to work in the State of Texas. The RSO stated they had been contacted by a Texas licensee who requested the recovery of an iridium - 192 source at a work site near the city of Jacksonville, Texas. The source was out of a Sentinel model 880 exposure device. The RSO stated that the disconnect occurred at about 0900 hours [CST] during the first exposure of the day on February 16, 2013. The RSO stated that the dose rate at the exposure device was 5 millirem per hour leading them to believe the source was still in the collimator. At 2134 hours the RSO for QSA Global contacted the Agency and reported that the source had been recovered. The individual recovering the source received 10 millirem during the recovery. No overexposures occur due to this event. The source and exposure device will be returned to the manufacturer for inspection. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
TX Incident # I - 9060
* * * UPDATE FROM ART TUCKER TO CHARLES TEAL AT 0753 EST ON 02/19/13 * * *
"The Texas incident number for this event has been changed to I-9042. The spelling of the company's name has been corrected."
Notified R4DO (Hagar) and FSME Event Resource.
The State of Texas submitted the following via email:
"On February 16, 2013, the Agency [Texas Department of Health] was contacted by the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for QSA Global requesting reciprocity to work in the State of Texas. The RSO stated they had been contacted by a Texas licensee who requested the recovery of an iridium - 192 source at a work site near the city of Jacksonville, Texas. The source was out of a Sentinel model 880 exposure device. The RSO stated that the disconnect occurred at about 0900 hours [CST] during the first exposure of the day on February 16, 2013. The RSO stated that the dose rate at the exposure device was 5 millirem per hour leading them to believe the source was still in the collimator. At 2134 hours the RSO for QSA Global contacted the Agency and reported that the source had been recovered. The individual recovering the source received 10 millirem during the recovery. No overexposures occur due to this event. The source and exposure device will be returned to the manufacturer for inspection. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
TX Incident # I - 9060
* * * UPDATE FROM ART TUCKER TO CHARLES TEAL AT 0753 EST ON 02/19/13 * * *
"The Texas incident number for this event has been changed to I-9042. The spelling of the company's name has been corrected."
Notified R4DO (Hagar) and FSME Event Resource.