Event Notification Report for August 02, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/01/2013 - 08/02/2013
EVENT NUMBERS
49235492334927449337
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 49235
Rep Org: COVANTA INDIANAPOLIS, INC.
Licensee: COVANTA INDIANAPOLIS, INC.
Region: 3
City: INDIANAPOLIS State: IN
County:
License #: 13-32836-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BRIAN FOSTER
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Licensee: COVANTA INDIANAPOLIS, INC.
Region: 3
City: INDIANAPOLIS State: IN
County:
License #: 13-32836-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BRIAN FOSTER
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 08/05/2013
Notification Time: 08:49 [ET]
Event Date: 08/02/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/05/2013
Notification Time: 08:49 [ET]
Event Date: 08/02/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/05/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
STEVE ORTH (R3DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
STEVE ORTH (R3DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
STUCK SHUTTER ON A LEVEL DETECTOR
One source holders for a Ronan Engineering, model GS-400, level detector had the shutter door seized in the open position which is the normal operating position. The licensee was unable to free up the shutter at their facility and has contacted the manufacturer (Ronan) for assistance. The source is secure and not leaking. The radiation levels are normal around the device. There is no possibility of exposure to individuals due to the active beam not being accessible.
Manufacturer: Ronan Engineering
Model: GS-400
Activity: 100mCi
Isotope: CS-137
S/N: 5134C0
* * * UPDATE FROM BRIAN FOSTER TO PETE SNYDER AT 1601 EDT ON 8/5/13 * * *
As of 1600 EDT on 8/5/13 the shutter door has been freed and now cycles normally. No further action is needed and Ronan's Engineering service has been canceled. Notified R3DO (Lara) and FSME Event Resource via email.
One source holders for a Ronan Engineering, model GS-400, level detector had the shutter door seized in the open position which is the normal operating position. The licensee was unable to free up the shutter at their facility and has contacted the manufacturer (Ronan) for assistance. The source is secure and not leaking. The radiation levels are normal around the device. There is no possibility of exposure to individuals due to the active beam not being accessible.
Manufacturer: Ronan Engineering
Model: GS-400
Activity: 100mCi
Isotope: CS-137
S/N: 5134C0
* * * UPDATE FROM BRIAN FOSTER TO PETE SNYDER AT 1601 EDT ON 8/5/13 * * *
As of 1600 EDT on 8/5/13 the shutter door has been freed and now cycles normally. No further action is needed and Ronan's Engineering service has been canceled. Notified R3DO (Lara) and FSME Event Resource via email.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 49233
Facility: PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT
Region: 2 State: KY
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: RON DOCKERY
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 2 State: KY
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM ENRICHMENT FACILITY
Comments: 2 DEMOCRACY CENTER
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (301)564-3200
NRC Notified By: RON DOCKERY
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 08/03/2013
Notification Time: 10:25 [ET]
Event Date: 08/02/2013
Event Time: 09:32 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/03/2013
Notification Time: 10:25 [ET]
Event Date: 08/02/2013
Event Time: 09:32 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/03/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
76.120(c)(1) - UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION
10 CFR Section:
76.120(c)(1) - UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL F. KING (R2DO)
GORDON BJORKMAN (NMSS)
MICHAEL F. KING (R2DO)
GORDON BJORKMAN (NMSS)
CONTAMINATION FOUND IN PROCESS BUILDING
"While Health Physics (HP) technicians were checking radiological control wrapping in the Uncomplicated Handling (UH) waste storage area on the ground floor of the C-337 Process Building, contamination was discovered on the floor around some valve subassemblies. A Contamination Area (CA) was set up to establish contamination boundaries. Due to the contamination spread, access requirements for the area will be increased for more than 24 hours. Decontamination efforts are underway but will not be completed within 24 hours from the time that radiological controls were increased.
"This event is reportable as a 24 hour event in accordance with 10 CFR 76.120(c)(1)(i) 'An unplanned contamination event that: requires access to the contaminated area, by workers or the public, to be restricted for more than 24 hours by imposing additional radiological controls or by prohibiting entry into the area'.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of this event.
"PGDP Problem Report No. ATRC-13-1667: PGDP Event Report No. PAD-2013-06."
"While Health Physics (HP) technicians were checking radiological control wrapping in the Uncomplicated Handling (UH) waste storage area on the ground floor of the C-337 Process Building, contamination was discovered on the floor around some valve subassemblies. A Contamination Area (CA) was set up to establish contamination boundaries. Due to the contamination spread, access requirements for the area will be increased for more than 24 hours. Decontamination efforts are underway but will not be completed within 24 hours from the time that radiological controls were increased.
"This event is reportable as a 24 hour event in accordance with 10 CFR 76.120(c)(1)(i) 'An unplanned contamination event that: requires access to the contaminated area, by workers or the public, to be restricted for more than 24 hours by imposing additional radiological controls or by prohibiting entry into the area'.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified of this event.
"PGDP Problem Report No. ATRC-13-1667: PGDP Event Report No. PAD-2013-06."
Agreement State
Event Number: 49274
Rep Org: OR DEPT OF HEALTH RAD PROTECTION
Licensee: ACS TESTING, INC.
Region: 4
City: SHERWOOD State: OR
County:
License #: ORE 90987
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KEVIN SIEBERT
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: ACS TESTING, INC.
Region: 4
City: SHERWOOD State: OR
County:
License #: ORE 90987
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KEVIN SIEBERT
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 08/13/2013
Notification Time: 14:22 [ET]
Event Date: 08/02/2013
Event Time: 02:30 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/13/2013
Notification Time: 14:22 [ET]
Event Date: 08/02/2013
Event Time: 02:30 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 08/13/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RAY KELLAR (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
RAY KELLAR (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN AND RECOVERED TROXLER MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was obtained from the State of Oregon via email:
"A Troxler portable moisture density gauge was stolen out of the back of a worker's truck around 2:30 AM [PDT] on August 2nd, 2013. The gauge was recovered by the Sherwood police within the hour and returned to worker. The gauge handle and case remained locked. The only locks breached were the locks securing the device in the back of the truck. The licensee was just informed of the theft and reported it to Oregon RPS [Radiation Protection Services] at 10:00 AM on August 13th, 2013. The licensee will conduct further investigation and develop corrective actions. This information will be reported to Oregon RPS within 30 days.
"Device: Troxler 3430
SN: 38580
Sources: 9 mCi Cs-137 and 44 mCi Am-241/Be"
Oregon Incident #: 13-0029
The following information was obtained from the State of Oregon via email:
"A Troxler portable moisture density gauge was stolen out of the back of a worker's truck around 2:30 AM [PDT] on August 2nd, 2013. The gauge was recovered by the Sherwood police within the hour and returned to worker. The gauge handle and case remained locked. The only locks breached were the locks securing the device in the back of the truck. The licensee was just informed of the theft and reported it to Oregon RPS [Radiation Protection Services] at 10:00 AM on August 13th, 2013. The licensee will conduct further investigation and develop corrective actions. This information will be reported to Oregon RPS within 30 days.
"Device: Troxler 3430
SN: 38580
Sources: 9 mCi Cs-137 and 44 mCi Am-241/Be"
Oregon Incident #: 13-0029
Part 21
Event Number: 49337
Rep Org: EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Licensee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Region: 3
City: MARSHALLTOWN State: IA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GEORGE BAITINGER
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Licensee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Region: 3
City: MARSHALLTOWN State: IA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GEORGE BAITINGER
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 09/10/2013
Notification Time: 13:36 [ET]
Event Date: 08/02/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2013
Notification Time: 13:36 [ET]
Event Date: 08/02/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
Person (Organization):
CHRISTINE LIPA (R3DO)
MICHAEL HAY (R4DO)
PART 21 GROUP (E-MA)
CHRISTINE LIPA (R3DO)
MICHAEL HAY (R4DO)
PART 21 GROUP (E-MA)
PART 21 REPORT - IMPROPER DEDICATION OF ACTUATOR PARTS
Fisher issued an information notice (FIN 2013-03) to alert Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station of an issue associated with two valve assemblies supplied to PVNGS by Fisher. Fisher determined that the valves were provided with actuator parts that were not properly processed per active valve requirements specified in the purchase order. Specifically, Fisher provided commercial grade parts instead of commercial grade dedicated items.
Arrangements have been made with PVNGS to retrofit the correctly processed parts on the subject valves.
Fisher issued an information notice (FIN 2013-03) to alert Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station of an issue associated with two valve assemblies supplied to PVNGS by Fisher. Fisher determined that the valves were provided with actuator parts that were not properly processed per active valve requirements specified in the purchase order. Specifically, Fisher provided commercial grade parts instead of commercial grade dedicated items.
Arrangements have been made with PVNGS to retrofit the correctly processed parts on the subject valves.