Event Notification Report for January 15, 2015
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/14/2015 - 01/15/2015
EVENT NUMBERS
5073950740507415074250737
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50739
Facility: ARKANSAS NUCLEAR
Region: 4 State: AR
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: THERON ROWBOTHEM
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 4 State: AR
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: THERON ROWBOTHEM
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 01/15/2015
Notification Time: 17:29 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2015
Event Time: 15:45 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2015
Notification Time: 17:29 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2015
Event Time: 15:45 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2015
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):
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO HOSPITALIZED INJURED EMPLOYEE
"This notification is being made in accordance with NUREG-1022, Event Report Guidelines 10 CFR 50.72 and 50.73 Section 3.2.12, News Release or Notification of Other Government Agency.
"On January 15, 2015 at 0720 CST, with Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 2 (ANO-2) at 100% power, an on-site injury occurred at ANO-2.
"An individual fell while descending stairs and was injured. Pope County EMS transported the individual to a local medical facility. No contaminated individuals were transported off-site. No individuals were contaminated during the event. The individual was admitted to the local hospital.
"29 CFR 1904.39(a) requires a report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), US Department of Labor with twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees as a result of a work-related incident. At 1545 CST, ANO determined that this is a 24-hour OSHA reportable occurrence."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"This notification is being made in accordance with NUREG-1022, Event Report Guidelines 10 CFR 50.72 and 50.73 Section 3.2.12, News Release or Notification of Other Government Agency.
"On January 15, 2015 at 0720 CST, with Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 2 (ANO-2) at 100% power, an on-site injury occurred at ANO-2.
"An individual fell while descending stairs and was injured. Pope County EMS transported the individual to a local medical facility. No contaminated individuals were transported off-site. No individuals were contaminated during the event. The individual was admitted to the local hospital.
"29 CFR 1904.39(a) requires a report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), US Department of Labor with twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees as a result of a work-related incident. At 1545 CST, ANO determined that this is a 24-hour OSHA reportable occurrence."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50740
Facility: POINT BEACH
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL HEIM
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL HEIM
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 01/15/2015
Notification Time: 19:12 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2015
Event Time: 17:04 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2015
Notification Time: 19:12 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2015
Event Time: 17:04 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B) - POT RHR INOP
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) - UNANALYZED CONDITION 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B) - POT RHR INOP
Person (Organization):
HIRONORI PETERSON (R3DO)
HIRONORI PETERSON (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 |
INADEQUATELY SEALED PIPING PENETRATIONS AND POSTULATED FLOODING EVENT
"On November 19, 2014, inadequately sealed piping penetrations were discovered in the Residual Heat Removal (RHR) piping and valve gallery walls that could have allowed a postulated flooding event to potentially impact both RHR pumps. The same configuration was identified on both Units. Following analysis of the postulated flooding leakage sources and flow paths, it was discovered that there was a time when an unacceptable volume of flood water could have entered the pipe and valve gallery areas. This condition was found to have been previously corrected on 12/16/14, following changes to Operations flood mitigation strategies and installation of seals in upstream pipeway trenches. Therefore, this issue is reported as an unanalyzed past condition that had the potential to adversely impact the RHR pumps.
"This condition was determined to be reportable per 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) and 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B)."
The licensee has informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On November 19, 2014, inadequately sealed piping penetrations were discovered in the Residual Heat Removal (RHR) piping and valve gallery walls that could have allowed a postulated flooding event to potentially impact both RHR pumps. The same configuration was identified on both Units. Following analysis of the postulated flooding leakage sources and flow paths, it was discovered that there was a time when an unacceptable volume of flood water could have entered the pipe and valve gallery areas. This condition was found to have been previously corrected on 12/16/14, following changes to Operations flood mitigation strategies and installation of seals in upstream pipeway trenches. Therefore, this issue is reported as an unanalyzed past condition that had the potential to adversely impact the RHR pumps.
"This condition was determined to be reportable per 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B) and 50.72(b)(3)(v)(B)."
The licensee has informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
Agreement State
Event Number: 50741
Rep Org: ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: NON-LICENSEE
Region: 4
City: FAYETTEVILLE State: AR
County: WASHINGTON
License #: ARK-0064-0112
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANGIE D. HILL
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Licensee: NON-LICENSEE
Region: 4
City: FAYETTEVILLE State: AR
County: WASHINGTON
License #: ARK-0064-0112
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANGIE D. HILL
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 01/16/2015
Notification Time: 15:48 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2015
Event Time: 14:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/27/2015
Notification Time: 15:48 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2015
Event Time: 14:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/27/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - SMALL QUANTITIES OF UO2 AND U-235 FOUND IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN
The following information was received from the Arkansas Department of Health via email:
"The University of Arkansas (U of A), Arkansas Radioactive Materials Licensee Number ARK-0064-01120, notified the Arkansas Department of Health, Radioactive Materials Program, via e-mail on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 1400 hours, of the following labeled items found in the public domain (private home): (1) UO2 (3% U-235) in a small glass vial with lid and (2) U-235 in a medium size glass jar with lid. The isotopes and weights of these items will be identified and/or confirmed once in State possession.
"The U of A's Radiation Safety Officer reported exposure readings of item (1), listed above, at '2 mR/hr' and stated item (2), listed above, 'did not produce any readable dose.' The Radiation Safety Officer also performed swipe tests and surveys for contamination.
"The State requested the U of A to take immediate possession, properly store and secure the items. The State will retrieve these items promptly, which will be properly secured and stored at the State's authorized storage location.
"It is unknown at this time if there has been any exposure(s) to the public. The State is awaiting a written report from the licensee and will continue to investigate this event. The State will update this event as more information becomes available."
Arkansas Department of Health event number: ARK-2015-001
* * * UPDATE FROM DAVID B. STEPHENS TO JEFF HERRERA AT 01/27/2015 AT 1144 EST * * *
The following was received from the State of Arkansas via email:
"On January 20, 2015, Health Physicists retrieved two samples recovered from a private residence in Fayetteville, Arkansas and returned them to secure storage at the Arkansas Department of Health. Analysis of these samples are as follows:
"ADH Inventory Item #38 [U-235 in jar] has a mass of 71.7 grams, in appearance resembling a piece of ore. Contact readings on the container with a survey meter gave readings at background. Gamma spectrum analysis indicated U-235 activity at 18.3 pCi/gram.
"ADH Inventory Item #37 [UO2 in vial] has a mass of 12.6 grams, in appearance a cylindrical black item approximately 1 centimeter in length and 1 centimeter in diameter. Contact readings on the container with a survey meter gave beta readings of 3 mR/hr. and gamma readings of 0.15 mR/hr. Gamma spectrum analysis indicated U-235 activity at 4.05 E+3 pCi/gram.
"Analysis of all swipes taken in the location where the items were found and of the containers themselves show no evidence of contamination. From interviews conducted with involved parties it appears that there was no radiation exposure to members of the public.
"The Arkansas Department of Health considers this event closed."
Notified the R4DO (Campbell) and NMSS Events Notification (Email).
The following information was received from the Arkansas Department of Health via email:
"The University of Arkansas (U of A), Arkansas Radioactive Materials Licensee Number ARK-0064-01120, notified the Arkansas Department of Health, Radioactive Materials Program, via e-mail on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 1400 hours, of the following labeled items found in the public domain (private home): (1) UO2 (3% U-235) in a small glass vial with lid and (2) U-235 in a medium size glass jar with lid. The isotopes and weights of these items will be identified and/or confirmed once in State possession.
"The U of A's Radiation Safety Officer reported exposure readings of item (1), listed above, at '2 mR/hr' and stated item (2), listed above, 'did not produce any readable dose.' The Radiation Safety Officer also performed swipe tests and surveys for contamination.
"The State requested the U of A to take immediate possession, properly store and secure the items. The State will retrieve these items promptly, which will be properly secured and stored at the State's authorized storage location.
"It is unknown at this time if there has been any exposure(s) to the public. The State is awaiting a written report from the licensee and will continue to investigate this event. The State will update this event as more information becomes available."
Arkansas Department of Health event number: ARK-2015-001
* * * UPDATE FROM DAVID B. STEPHENS TO JEFF HERRERA AT 01/27/2015 AT 1144 EST * * *
The following was received from the State of Arkansas via email:
"On January 20, 2015, Health Physicists retrieved two samples recovered from a private residence in Fayetteville, Arkansas and returned them to secure storage at the Arkansas Department of Health. Analysis of these samples are as follows:
"ADH Inventory Item #38 [U-235 in jar] has a mass of 71.7 grams, in appearance resembling a piece of ore. Contact readings on the container with a survey meter gave readings at background. Gamma spectrum analysis indicated U-235 activity at 18.3 pCi/gram.
"ADH Inventory Item #37 [UO2 in vial] has a mass of 12.6 grams, in appearance a cylindrical black item approximately 1 centimeter in length and 1 centimeter in diameter. Contact readings on the container with a survey meter gave beta readings of 3 mR/hr. and gamma readings of 0.15 mR/hr. Gamma spectrum analysis indicated U-235 activity at 4.05 E+3 pCi/gram.
"Analysis of all swipes taken in the location where the items were found and of the containers themselves show no evidence of contamination. From interviews conducted with involved parties it appears that there was no radiation exposure to members of the public.
"The Arkansas Department of Health considers this event closed."
Notified the R4DO (Campbell) and NMSS Events Notification (Email).
Agreement State
Event Number: 50742
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: BRADKEN-AMITE, INC.
Region: 4
City: AMITE State: LA
County:
License #: LA-7631-L01,
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE NOBLE
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Licensee: BRADKEN-AMITE, INC.
Region: 4
City: AMITE State: LA
County:
License #: LA-7631-L01,
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE NOBLE
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 01/16/2015
Notification Time: 18:17 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2015
Event Time: 11:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/16/2015
Notification Time: 18:17 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2015
Event Time: 11:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/16/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)
DAVID PROULX (R4DO)
NMSS EVENTS NOTIFICA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SOURCE IN RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA
The following information was received via E-mail:
"This event occurred at a permanent shooting cell at the licensee's facility in Amite LA.
"The RSO was performing the semi-annual leak test on his radiography cameras. One is loaded for use in radiography and the other is essentially considered in storage. He removed the guide tube to swab the port entry and finished the paperwork for the leak test. Later he went to make an exposure and the source extended the length of the drive cable and would not retract into the shielded position. The source was stuck out into the vault shooting bay area.
"The equipment was an Amersham Model 680-BE, s/n BE 178 loaded with approximately 50 Ci of Co-60, a QSA Global source s/n 45274B. The associated equipment was an Amertest Automatic Exposure Control, Model 957, s/n 67.
"This was operator error. The RSO did not reattach the guide tube after performing a leak test at the camera's port. The source was being utilized in a fixed shooting cell/vault when it would not retract.
"[In order to retrieve the source] the side panel was removed from the camera and a manual source retraction was performed. The source was shielded from unnecessary exposure, ALARA [as low as reasonably achievable], during the source retrieval. Again, this was operator error, not equipment failure.
"The source is secure from removal and unnecessary exposure. This event is not closed and additional investigation and evaluation will continue. The source is in a safe shielded position and no threat to workers or the general public."
Louisiana Event Report ID No.: LA150001
The following information was received via E-mail:
"This event occurred at a permanent shooting cell at the licensee's facility in Amite LA.
"The RSO was performing the semi-annual leak test on his radiography cameras. One is loaded for use in radiography and the other is essentially considered in storage. He removed the guide tube to swab the port entry and finished the paperwork for the leak test. Later he went to make an exposure and the source extended the length of the drive cable and would not retract into the shielded position. The source was stuck out into the vault shooting bay area.
"The equipment was an Amersham Model 680-BE, s/n BE 178 loaded with approximately 50 Ci of Co-60, a QSA Global source s/n 45274B. The associated equipment was an Amertest Automatic Exposure Control, Model 957, s/n 67.
"This was operator error. The RSO did not reattach the guide tube after performing a leak test at the camera's port. The source was being utilized in a fixed shooting cell/vault when it would not retract.
"[In order to retrieve the source] the side panel was removed from the camera and a manual source retraction was performed. The source was shielded from unnecessary exposure, ALARA [as low as reasonably achievable], during the source retrieval. Again, this was operator error, not equipment failure.
"The source is secure from removal and unnecessary exposure. This event is not closed and additional investigation and evaluation will continue. The source is in a safe shielded position and no threat to workers or the general public."
Louisiana Event Report ID No.: LA150001
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50737
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOSHUA KEITH
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JOSHUA KEITH
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 01/15/2015
Notification Time: 12:28 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2015
Event Time: 08:08 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2015
Notification Time: 12:28 [ET]
Event Date: 01/15/2015
Event Time: 08:08 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/15/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
ART BURRITT (R1DO)
ART BURRITT (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 |
A&B SWITCHGEAR ROOM BOUNDARY DOOR LATCH DISCOVERED NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
"On January 15, 2015 a high energy line break door affecting both trains of safety related switchgear rooms was discovered not latching after passage. The boundary was not operable for approximately 19 minutes. The door has been repaired.
"Dominion is reporting that this condition could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function to mitigate the consequences of an accident pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D).
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
The State of Connecticut Department of Energy, and Environmental Protection and Waterford Dispatch were also notified.
"On January 15, 2015 a high energy line break door affecting both trains of safety related switchgear rooms was discovered not latching after passage. The boundary was not operable for approximately 19 minutes. The door has been repaired.
"Dominion is reporting that this condition could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function to mitigate the consequences of an accident pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D).
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
The State of Connecticut Department of Energy, and Environmental Protection and Waterford Dispatch were also notified.