Event Notification Report for November 20, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/19/2013 - 11/20/2013
EVENT NUMBERS
49572495684955949562
Agreement State
Event Number: 49572
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: QUALSPEC SERVICES LLC
Region: 4
City: CORPUS CHRISTI State: TX
County:
License #: 06351
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: QUALSPEC SERVICES LLC
Region: 4
City: CORPUS CHRISTI State: TX
County:
License #: 06351
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ART TUCKER
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 11/22/2013
Notification Time: 14:40 [ET]
Event Date: 11/20/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/22/2013
Notification Time: 14:40 [ET]
Event Date: 11/20/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/22/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK RADIOGRAPHY SOURCE
The following information was received from the State of Texas via email:
"On November 22, 2013, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] was notified by the licensee that on November 20, 2013, one of their crews performing radiography work was unable to retract the iridium-192 source into a QSA 880D camera. The radiography crew was performing radiography work on a job that required the use of an extension tube sold by the manufacturer for use with the guide tube. On the fifth of five shots, the source was cranked out of the camera, but when they attempted to retract it, it would not move. The radiographers contacted the licensee's Radiation Safety Officer who responded to the location. The RSO attempted to retract the source and he could not get the source to move. The source was stuck inside the collimator. The RSO dismantled the crank out device and pulled on the drive cable to move the source, but it would not move. The RSO removed the guide tube from its location and placed it on the grating of the platform they were working from. The source was covered with lead to reduce exposures. The barricade was extended and other licensee personnel who were also working at the plant were used to control access to the area. The RSO removed the drive cable housing from the back of the camera and attempted to pull on the cable and retract the source. It did not move. The RSO stated he inspected the locking device and it appeared to be fine. The RSO loosened the clamp that was being used to hold the guide tube extension in place while they were shooting. The source could then be retracted and was returned to the fully shielded position. The RSO believes that over time the extension guide tube walls had weakened and collapsed to a point where the source/drive cable could not pass through it. The RSO stated no one had exceeded any limits. He stated his 0-200 millirem self-reading dosimeter (SRD) had gone off scale, but his assistant's SRD only read 140 millirem. The RSO stated he would send both his and his assistant's dosimetry to their processors for reading. No other individuals received any exposure due to this event. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I-9137
The following information was received from the State of Texas via email:
"On November 22, 2013, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] was notified by the licensee that on November 20, 2013, one of their crews performing radiography work was unable to retract the iridium-192 source into a QSA 880D camera. The radiography crew was performing radiography work on a job that required the use of an extension tube sold by the manufacturer for use with the guide tube. On the fifth of five shots, the source was cranked out of the camera, but when they attempted to retract it, it would not move. The radiographers contacted the licensee's Radiation Safety Officer who responded to the location. The RSO attempted to retract the source and he could not get the source to move. The source was stuck inside the collimator. The RSO dismantled the crank out device and pulled on the drive cable to move the source, but it would not move. The RSO removed the guide tube from its location and placed it on the grating of the platform they were working from. The source was covered with lead to reduce exposures. The barricade was extended and other licensee personnel who were also working at the plant were used to control access to the area. The RSO removed the drive cable housing from the back of the camera and attempted to pull on the cable and retract the source. It did not move. The RSO stated he inspected the locking device and it appeared to be fine. The RSO loosened the clamp that was being used to hold the guide tube extension in place while they were shooting. The source could then be retracted and was returned to the fully shielded position. The RSO believes that over time the extension guide tube walls had weakened and collapsed to a point where the source/drive cable could not pass through it. The RSO stated no one had exceeded any limits. He stated his 0-200 millirem self-reading dosimeter (SRD) had gone off scale, but his assistant's SRD only read 140 millirem. The RSO stated he would send both his and his assistant's dosimetry to their processors for reading. No other individuals received any exposure due to this event. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident #: I-9137
Agreement State
Event Number: 49568
Rep Org: FLORIDA BUREAU OF RADIATION CONTROL
Licensee: UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Region: 1
City: ROCKLEDGE State: FL
County:
License #: 1136-4
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK SEIDENSTICKER
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Licensee: UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Region: 1
City: ROCKLEDGE State: FL
County:
License #: 1136-4
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MARK SEIDENSTICKER
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 11/21/2013
Notification Time: 14:47 [ET]
Event Date: 11/20/2013
Event Time: 11:25 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/21/2013
Notification Time: 14:47 [ET]
Event Date: 11/20/2013
Event Time: 11:25 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/21/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
FRED BOWER (R1DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
FRED BOWER (R1DO)
FSME EVENT RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - TROXLER GAUGE INVOLVED IN A FIRE
The State of Florida received a call from their licensee regarding a pick-up truck fire with a soil moisture density gauge in the back.
On 11/20/13 at approximately 11:25 am EST on I-95 southbound near mile marker 169, a 2002 Ford F150 owned by the licensee caught fire. The exact cause of the fire is unknown. The fire spread so quickly, the licensee was unable to remove the Troxler Model 3440 portable density gauge (S/N: 77-4969) from the truck bed.
The licensee notified emergency responders who arrived within 15 minutes and extinguished the fire. The gauge transportation container was damaged in the fire but there was no breach.
The licensee RSO responded to the scene to conduct surveys. All surveys of the area were at or near background levels. Surveys of the gauge container and gauge were normal. The gauge itself showed no signs of damage from the fire. The licensee plans on installing the gauge into a spare transportation container to return it to the manufacturer for inspection and repair if necessary.
The licensee will instruct employees to avoid driving through high grass and underbrush to avoid a similar incident in the future.
The State of Florida received a call from their licensee regarding a pick-up truck fire with a soil moisture density gauge in the back.
On 11/20/13 at approximately 11:25 am EST on I-95 southbound near mile marker 169, a 2002 Ford F150 owned by the licensee caught fire. The exact cause of the fire is unknown. The fire spread so quickly, the licensee was unable to remove the Troxler Model 3440 portable density gauge (S/N: 77-4969) from the truck bed.
The licensee notified emergency responders who arrived within 15 minutes and extinguished the fire. The gauge transportation container was damaged in the fire but there was no breach.
The licensee RSO responded to the scene to conduct surveys. All surveys of the area were at or near background levels. Surveys of the gauge container and gauge were normal. The gauge itself showed no signs of damage from the fire. The licensee plans on installing the gauge into a spare transportation container to return it to the manufacturer for inspection and repair if necessary.
The licensee will instruct employees to avoid driving through high grass and underbrush to avoid a similar incident in the future.
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 49559
Rep Org: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS
Licensee: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS
Region: 3
City: MT VERNON State: IN
County:
License #: 13-10455-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RANDY BOYER
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Licensee: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS
Region: 3
City: MT VERNON State: IN
County:
License #: 13-10455-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RANDY BOYER
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 11/20/2013
Notification Time: 10:58 [ET]
Event Date: 11/20/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/20/2013
Notification Time: 10:58 [ET]
Event Date: 11/20/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/20/2013
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):
DAVID HILLS (R3DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
DAVID HILLS (R3DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
GAUGE SHUTTER STUCK OPEN
The licensee reported a shutter stuck in the open position on a gauge used for measuring level on a chemical reactor vessel. The shutter is in its normal operational position and presents no danger to personnel. The malfunctioning device is a Texas Nuclear Model 5195 gauge (serial # B-67) and contains 26 milliCuries of Cesium 137.
The licensee reported a shutter stuck in the open position on a gauge used for measuring level on a chemical reactor vessel. The shutter is in its normal operational position and presents no danger to personnel. The malfunctioning device is a Texas Nuclear Model 5195 gauge (serial # B-67) and contains 26 milliCuries of Cesium 137.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49562
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: SUNYOUNG KWON
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: SUNYOUNG KWON
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 11/20/2013
Notification Time: 16:19 [ET]
Event Date: 11/20/2013
Event Time: 14:19 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/20/2013
Notification Time: 16:19 [ET]
Event Date: 11/20/2013
Event Time: 14:19 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/20/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
FRED BOWER (R1DO)
FRED BOWER (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT BOUNDARY NOT MAINTAINED
"System affected: Secondary Containment Boundary / SLCRS [Supplementary Leak Collection and Release Systems]
"Causes: Door in secondary containment boundary found not latched.
"Effect of Event on Plant: No impact on the plant as SLCRS was not required for the duration that the door was not functional.
"Actions Taken or Planned: Door is now closed and latched. Will repair degraded latch."
This condition was identified around 1100 EST on 11/19/13.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. State and local authorities were notified by the licensee.
"System affected: Secondary Containment Boundary / SLCRS [Supplementary Leak Collection and Release Systems]
"Causes: Door in secondary containment boundary found not latched.
"Effect of Event on Plant: No impact on the plant as SLCRS was not required for the duration that the door was not functional.
"Actions Taken or Planned: Door is now closed and latched. Will repair degraded latch."
This condition was identified around 1100 EST on 11/19/13.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. State and local authorities were notified by the licensee.