Event Notification Report for December 11, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
12/10/2014 - 12/11/2014
EVENT NUMBERS
50668506705067150723
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50668
Facility: TURKEY POINT
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: NICHOLAS DESCANTIS
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: NICHOLAS DESCANTIS
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 12/11/2014
Notification Time: 07:45 [ET]
Event Date: 12/11/2014
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/11/2014
Notification Time: 07:45 [ET]
Event Date: 12/11/2014
Event Time: 08:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/11/2014
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):
BINOY DESAI (R2DO)
BINOY DESAI (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 4 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
PLANNED MAINTENANCE ON THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER
Turkey Point will be conducting routine preventative maintenance on the Technical Support Center [TSC] HVAC. The expected start of the preventative maintenance is 12/11/14, 0800 EST. Planned completion is 12/11/14, 1800 EST. This maintenance renders the TSC non-functional. The planned TSC alternative will be the Control Room.
This event is reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed.
* * * UPDATE FROM JIM RUSSELL TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1625 EST ON 12/11/14 * * *
The TSC was declared operable at 1445 EST.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (Desai).
Turkey Point will be conducting routine preventative maintenance on the Technical Support Center [TSC] HVAC. The expected start of the preventative maintenance is 12/11/14, 0800 EST. Planned completion is 12/11/14, 1800 EST. This maintenance renders the TSC non-functional. The planned TSC alternative will be the Control Room.
This event is reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed.
* * * UPDATE FROM JIM RUSSELL TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1625 EST ON 12/11/14 * * *
The TSC was declared operable at 1445 EST.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R2DO (Desai).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50670
Facility: LIMERICK
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOHN HARKINS
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JOHN HARKINS
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 12/11/2014
Notification Time: 14:52 [ET]
Event Date: 12/11/2014
Event Time: 09:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/11/2014
Notification Time: 14:52 [ET]
Event Date: 12/11/2014
Event Time: 09:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/11/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) - POT UNCNTRL RAD REL
Person (Organization):
JOHN ROGGE (R1DO)
JOHN ROGGE (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
BOTH SECONDARY CONTAINMENT AIRLOCK DOORS OPENED SIMULTANEOUSLY
"Station personnel simultaneously opened the inner and outer air lock doors from Unit 2 Reactor Enclosure to the Refuel Floor. Reactor Enclosure Secondary Containment Integrity was declared inoperable per Unit 2 TS 3.6.5.1.1, due to failure to meet surveillance requirement U2 TS 4.6.5.1.1.b.2, due to the report of both containment airlock doors on 352' momentarily open at the same time. Reactor Enclosure D/P [differential pressure] remained steady at 0.35 inches vacuum water gauge.
"Reactor Enclosure Secondary Containment Integrity was declared operable following verification that at least one air lock door to each access of secondary containment was closed per U2 TS 4.6.5.1.1.b.2. Total time was approximately 5 seconds."
The secondary containment doors do not have a mechanical interlock and this event has been classified as a human performance error.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector
"Station personnel simultaneously opened the inner and outer air lock doors from Unit 2 Reactor Enclosure to the Refuel Floor. Reactor Enclosure Secondary Containment Integrity was declared inoperable per Unit 2 TS 3.6.5.1.1, due to failure to meet surveillance requirement U2 TS 4.6.5.1.1.b.2, due to the report of both containment airlock doors on 352' momentarily open at the same time. Reactor Enclosure D/P [differential pressure] remained steady at 0.35 inches vacuum water gauge.
"Reactor Enclosure Secondary Containment Integrity was declared operable following verification that at least one air lock door to each access of secondary containment was closed per U2 TS 4.6.5.1.1.b.2. Total time was approximately 5 seconds."
The secondary containment doors do not have a mechanical interlock and this event has been classified as a human performance error.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50671
Facility: BRUNSWICK
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: STEPHEN REED
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: STEPHEN REED
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 12/11/2014
Notification Time: 17:11 [ET]
Event Date: 12/11/2014
Event Time: 09:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/11/2014
Notification Time: 17:11 [ET]
Event Date: 12/11/2014
Event Time: 09:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 12/11/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
BINOY DESAI (R2DO)
BINOY DESAI (R2DO)
| 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 |
FITNESS FOR DUTY REPORT
A non-licensed contract employee working in a supervisory role had a confirmed positive finding for illegal drugs resulting from a follow-up fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been revoked.
The licensee notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector.
A non-licensed contract employee working in a supervisory role had a confirmed positive finding for illegal drugs resulting from a follow-up fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been revoked.
The licensee notified the NRC Senior Resident Inspector.
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 50723
Rep Org: US ARMY
Licensee: WOMACK ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: FT BRAGG State: NC
County:
License #: 32-04054-04
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KACEY MCGEE
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Licensee: WOMACK ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: FT BRAGG State: NC
County:
License #: 32-04054-04
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KACEY MCGEE
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 01/08/2015
Notification Time: 11:34 [ET]
Event Date: 12/11/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/12/2015
Notification Time: 11:34 [ET]
Event Date: 12/11/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/12/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
35.3047(a) - EMBRYO/FETUS DOSE > 50 mSv
10 CFR Section:
35.3047(a) - EMBRYO/FETUS DOSE > 50 mSv
Person (Organization):
DON JACKSON (R1DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)
DON JACKSON (R1DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)
UNINTENDED DOSE TO FETUS
On December 11, 2014, a patient was receiving a thyroid ablation treatment containing 97 mCi of I-131. A pregnancy test performed prior to the treatment was negative. On December 29, 2014, the patient reported to the medical center that it had been determined that she was pregnant on the day of the treatment, and that the gestational age of the fetus was determined to be 4 weeks at the time of the thyroid ablation treatment.
The US ARMY Fort Bragg Radiation Safety Officer was notified of this event on January 5, 2015 by the authorizing physician of the exposure to the fetus via email. The calculated dose to the uterus was 20.43 Rad. The expected impact to the fetus was determined to be either miscarriage or no effect. The medical center is performing a root cause analysis to determine any potential corrective actions. The licensee will ensure the patient has been notified of the potential medical consequences to the fetus of this treatment.
* * * UPDATE AT 1510 EST ON 01/12/15 FROM KACEY McGEE TO S. SANDIN * * *
The patient was informed by the medical staff on 12/31/14. The root cause investigation is on-going.
Notified R1DO (Burritt) and NMSS Events Notification (email).
On December 11, 2014, a patient was receiving a thyroid ablation treatment containing 97 mCi of I-131. A pregnancy test performed prior to the treatment was negative. On December 29, 2014, the patient reported to the medical center that it had been determined that she was pregnant on the day of the treatment, and that the gestational age of the fetus was determined to be 4 weeks at the time of the thyroid ablation treatment.
The US ARMY Fort Bragg Radiation Safety Officer was notified of this event on January 5, 2015 by the authorizing physician of the exposure to the fetus via email. The calculated dose to the uterus was 20.43 Rad. The expected impact to the fetus was determined to be either miscarriage or no effect. The medical center is performing a root cause analysis to determine any potential corrective actions. The licensee will ensure the patient has been notified of the potential medical consequences to the fetus of this treatment.
* * * UPDATE AT 1510 EST ON 01/12/15 FROM KACEY McGEE TO S. SANDIN * * *
The patient was informed by the medical staff on 12/31/14. The root cause investigation is on-going.
Notified R1DO (Burritt) and NMSS Events Notification (email).