Event Notification Report for March 30, 2015
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/29/2015 - 03/30/2015
EVENT NUMBERS
50944509395094050941
Agreement State
Event Number: 50944
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: KRAZEN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Region: 4
City: BAKERSFIELD State: CA
County:
License #: 8028-15
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DONELLE KRAJEWSKI
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Licensee: KRAZEN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Region: 4
City: BAKERSFIELD State: CA
County:
License #: 8028-15
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DONELLE KRAJEWSKI
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 04/01/2015
Notification Time: 13:26 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2015
Event Time: 11:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 04/01/2015
Notification Time: 13:26 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2015
Event Time: 11:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 04/01/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOSS OF CONTROL OF MOISTURE/DENSITY GAUGE
The following report was received from the State of California Department of Public Health via email:
"This is to report a nuclear gauge was 'lost' by the licensee, but was found by the licensee within a couple of hours at the jobsite where it was being used. The gauge was not damaged.
"At 1334 PDT on March 30, 2015, the Department [State of California Department of Public Health] was notified by the corporate RSO [Radiation Safety Officer] that a nuclear gauge (Troxler model 3440, serial number 18204, containing 8 mCi Cs-137 and 40 mCi Am-241:Be) could not be found by the licensee. The gauge user reported he had driven from a job site at the corner of Fairview Road and Walkabout Drive to the McDonalds at 1607 Panama Lane in Bakersfield which is about 1 mile away. When he returned to his truck, he noticed the tailgate was down and the gauge/transport case were missing. The gauge user drove back to the jobsite and looked to see if the gauge had fallen off of the truck when he had driven to McDonalds. He did not see it on the roadside. He returned to the jobsite and found the transport case with no gauge inside. He looked around the jobsite and did not see the gauge near where he had been working. He asked others on the jobsite if they had seen the gauge, but no one had. The gauge user drove back to the McDonalds one more time and still did not see a gauge along the roadside. The Bakersfield police and the Department were notified that they had lost a gauge.
"At 1452 PDT on the same day, the Bakersfield police emailed [the Department] stating the licensee had found the gauge. [The Department] confirmed this with the licensee. The RSO had gone to the jobsite himself and had found the gauge in a culvert on the jobsite. At this point no one knows how the gauge ended up in the culvert. The gauge is now back in the possession of the licensee and does not show any damage. The gauge user was counseled for not keeping control over the gauge and retraining will be given to all gauge users regarding control and security of the gauge when in use and when it is not in use."
California Report Number: 033015
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
The following report was received from the State of California Department of Public Health via email:
"This is to report a nuclear gauge was 'lost' by the licensee, but was found by the licensee within a couple of hours at the jobsite where it was being used. The gauge was not damaged.
"At 1334 PDT on March 30, 2015, the Department [State of California Department of Public Health] was notified by the corporate RSO [Radiation Safety Officer] that a nuclear gauge (Troxler model 3440, serial number 18204, containing 8 mCi Cs-137 and 40 mCi Am-241:Be) could not be found by the licensee. The gauge user reported he had driven from a job site at the corner of Fairview Road and Walkabout Drive to the McDonalds at 1607 Panama Lane in Bakersfield which is about 1 mile away. When he returned to his truck, he noticed the tailgate was down and the gauge/transport case were missing. The gauge user drove back to the jobsite and looked to see if the gauge had fallen off of the truck when he had driven to McDonalds. He did not see it on the roadside. He returned to the jobsite and found the transport case with no gauge inside. He looked around the jobsite and did not see the gauge near where he had been working. He asked others on the jobsite if they had seen the gauge, but no one had. The gauge user drove back to the McDonalds one more time and still did not see a gauge along the roadside. The Bakersfield police and the Department were notified that they had lost a gauge.
"At 1452 PDT on the same day, the Bakersfield police emailed [the Department] stating the licensee had found the gauge. [The Department] confirmed this with the licensee. The RSO had gone to the jobsite himself and had found the gauge in a culvert on the jobsite. At this point no one knows how the gauge ended up in the culvert. The gauge is now back in the possession of the licensee and does not show any damage. The gauge user was counseled for not keeping control over the gauge and retraining will be given to all gauge users regarding control and security of the gauge when in use and when it is not in use."
California Report Number: 033015
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50939
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: GARY DUNCAN
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: GARY DUNCAN
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 03/30/2015
Notification Time: 12:23 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2015
Event Time: 12:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/30/2015
Notification Time: 12:23 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2015
Event Time: 12:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/30/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
SILAS KENNEDY (R1DO)
SILAS KENNEDY (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 92 | Power Operation | 92 | Power Operation |
REPORT TO NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REGARDING MAIN GENERATOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR
The licensee reported that there was an unscheduled removal of service of the Unit 3 Main Generator automatic voltage regulator. This is required to be reported per IP-SNM-LI-108, "Event Notification and Reporting". This does not significantly affect the unit operation. The investigation into the loss of automatic voltage regulation is under investigation.
The licensee notified the New York Public Service Commission and the New York Independent System Operator. The licensee will be notifying the NRC Resident Inspector.
The licensee reported that there was an unscheduled removal of service of the Unit 3 Main Generator automatic voltage regulator. This is required to be reported per IP-SNM-LI-108, "Event Notification and Reporting". This does not significantly affect the unit operation. The investigation into the loss of automatic voltage regulation is under investigation.
The licensee notified the New York Public Service Commission and the New York Independent System Operator. The licensee will be notifying the NRC Resident Inspector.
Agreement State
Event Number: 50940
Rep Org: ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: McGEORGE CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC.
Region: 4
City: NORTH LITTLE ROCK State: AR
County:
License #: ARK-0785-0312
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: STEVE MACK
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Licensee: McGEORGE CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC.
Region: 4
City: NORTH LITTLE ROCK State: AR
County:
License #: ARK-0785-0312
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: STEVE MACK
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 03/30/2015
Notification Time: 15:48 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2015
Event Time: 06:25 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2015
Notification Time: 15:48 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2015
Event Time: 06:25 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/08/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT -TROXLER MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE STOLEN FROM TEMPORARY JOB SITE
The following information was provided by the State of Arkansas via email:
"On March 30, 2015, at 0703 [CDT], McGeorge Contracting Company, Inc., Arkansas Radioactive Material License Number ARK-0785-03121, reported a stolen moisture density gauge. The gauge has been stolen from a temporary jobsite on Interstate 40, near North Little Rock, sometime between 1600 [CDT] on Friday, March 27, 2015 and 0625 [CDT] on Monday, March 30, 2015.
"The gauge is identified as a Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Model 3440, Serial Number 25959, with original source activities of 40 millicuries of Am-241:Be and 8 millicuries of Cesium-137.
"The gauge was stolen along with other engineering equipment utilized by the licensee.
"The Arkansas State Police has investigated and the Arkansas Department of Health has issued a press release.
"The Radioactive Materials Program is monitoring this event under Arkansas Event Number AR-2015-002."
* * * UPDATE AT 1137 EDT ON 04/08/15 FROM ANGELA HILL TO JEFF HERRERA * * *
The following was received from the Arkansas Department of Health, Radioactive Materials Program via email:
"The Arkansas Department of Health received a telephone call approximately at 1245 [CDT] hours on April 7, 2015, in regards to the stolen gauge near North Little Rock, Arkansas.
"The Department [Arkansas Department of Health] verified the Troxler gauge and there appears to be no damage. The Cs-137 source rod lock was confirmed to be locked, secured and not tampered with. There was minor physical damage to the transport package. The Department [Arkansas Department of Health] verified exposure surveys of gauge, identifying no areas of concern. The licensee confirms leak tests prior to use and/or transferring the gauge. The licensee took possession and transported the gauge to the authorized permanent storage location.
"It appears that there are no radiation exposures to the members of the public.
"The Department will issue a press release on April 8, 2015.
"The Department considers this event closed."
Notified the R4DO (Azua), NMSS Events Notification (Email) and the ILTAB (Totterer) via email.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
The following information was provided by the State of Arkansas via email:
"On March 30, 2015, at 0703 [CDT], McGeorge Contracting Company, Inc., Arkansas Radioactive Material License Number ARK-0785-03121, reported a stolen moisture density gauge. The gauge has been stolen from a temporary jobsite on Interstate 40, near North Little Rock, sometime between 1600 [CDT] on Friday, March 27, 2015 and 0625 [CDT] on Monday, March 30, 2015.
"The gauge is identified as a Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Model 3440, Serial Number 25959, with original source activities of 40 millicuries of Am-241:Be and 8 millicuries of Cesium-137.
"The gauge was stolen along with other engineering equipment utilized by the licensee.
"The Arkansas State Police has investigated and the Arkansas Department of Health has issued a press release.
"The Radioactive Materials Program is monitoring this event under Arkansas Event Number AR-2015-002."
* * * UPDATE AT 1137 EDT ON 04/08/15 FROM ANGELA HILL TO JEFF HERRERA * * *
The following was received from the Arkansas Department of Health, Radioactive Materials Program via email:
"The Arkansas Department of Health received a telephone call approximately at 1245 [CDT] hours on April 7, 2015, in regards to the stolen gauge near North Little Rock, Arkansas.
"The Department [Arkansas Department of Health] verified the Troxler gauge and there appears to be no damage. The Cs-137 source rod lock was confirmed to be locked, secured and not tampered with. There was minor physical damage to the transport package. The Department [Arkansas Department of Health] verified exposure surveys of gauge, identifying no areas of concern. The licensee confirms leak tests prior to use and/or transferring the gauge. The licensee took possession and transported the gauge to the authorized permanent storage location.
"It appears that there are no radiation exposures to the members of the public.
"The Department will issue a press release on April 8, 2015.
"The Department considers this event closed."
Notified the R4DO (Azua), NMSS Events Notification (Email) and the ILTAB (Totterer) via email.
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
Agreement State
Event Number: 50941
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 00466
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE CASARES
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 00466
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: IRENE CASARES
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 03/31/2015
Notification Time: 14:33 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2015
Event Time: 17:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/31/2015
Notification Time: 14:33 [ET]
Event Date: 03/30/2015
Event Time: 17:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/31/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
JACK WHITTEN (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - IRRADIATOR STUCK SOURCE
The following was received from the State of Texas via email:
"On March 4, 2015, the licensee [University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center] reported that a malfunction had occurred involving its JL Shepherd Mark I, Model 30, self-contained irradiator. Device source: 10,000 curies [Cs-137], June 25, 1986, Cs-137, JL Shepherd Type 6810, SN 85CS26; Device mounting: JL Shepard Mark I Model 30 Irradiator, SN 1039. The source would not fully raise nor would it lower into the fully shielded position. The interlock system functioned as designed and the irradiator door remained locked in the source shielded position. The manufacturer was contacted and a service representative will be servicing the irradiator. This is the second incident with this device within the past month (see EN 50862). Investigation ongoing, file open."
Texas Incident # I-9294
The following was received from the State of Texas via email:
"On March 4, 2015, the licensee [University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center] reported that a malfunction had occurred involving its JL Shepherd Mark I, Model 30, self-contained irradiator. Device source: 10,000 curies [Cs-137], June 25, 1986, Cs-137, JL Shepherd Type 6810, SN 85CS26; Device mounting: JL Shepard Mark I Model 30 Irradiator, SN 1039. The source would not fully raise nor would it lower into the fully shielded position. The interlock system functioned as designed and the irradiator door remained locked in the source shielded position. The manufacturer was contacted and a service representative will be servicing the irradiator. This is the second incident with this device within the past month (see EN 50862). Investigation ongoing, file open."
Texas Incident # I-9294