Event Notification Report for June 22, 2015
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/21/2015 - 06/22/2015
EVENT NUMBERS
51170511725117751239
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51170
Facility: SALEM
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAN MCHUGH
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAN MCHUGH
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 06/22/2015
Notification Time: 20:55 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2015
Event Time: 14:06 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/22/2015
Notification Time: 20:55 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2015
Event Time: 14:06 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/22/2015
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):
JOHN ROGGE (R1DO)
JOHN ROGGE (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
SODIUM HYDROXIDE BELOW TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REQUIRED CONCENTRATION
"At 1406 [EDT] on 6/22/15, the chemistry sample results for the Salem Unit 1 Containment Spray Additive tank were below the minimum Technical Specification requirement for NaOH [Sodium Hydroxide] concentration. The Containment Spray Additive tank was declared inoperable at that time in accordance with Technical Specification 3.6.2.2.a. Based on the fact that there is no redundant equipment for the Containment Spray Additive tank, this condition could have prevented this Safety System from Controlling the Release of Radioactive Material and Mitigating the consequences of an accident.
"This event is being reported under the requirements of 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) and (D) as 'Any event or condition that at the time of discovery could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function of systems that are needed to Control the Release of Radioactive Material and Mitigate the Consequences of an Accident.' Actions are being taken to restore the NaOH concentration to within the Technical Specification limits.
"The Licensee has notified the NRC Resident. No one was injured as a result of the event."
The licensee will notify the Lower Alloways Township.
"At 1406 [EDT] on 6/22/15, the chemistry sample results for the Salem Unit 1 Containment Spray Additive tank were below the minimum Technical Specification requirement for NaOH [Sodium Hydroxide] concentration. The Containment Spray Additive tank was declared inoperable at that time in accordance with Technical Specification 3.6.2.2.a. Based on the fact that there is no redundant equipment for the Containment Spray Additive tank, this condition could have prevented this Safety System from Controlling the Release of Radioactive Material and Mitigating the consequences of an accident.
"This event is being reported under the requirements of 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C) and (D) as 'Any event or condition that at the time of discovery could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function of systems that are needed to Control the Release of Radioactive Material and Mitigate the Consequences of an Accident.' Actions are being taken to restore the NaOH concentration to within the Technical Specification limits.
"The Licensee has notified the NRC Resident. No one was injured as a result of the event."
The licensee will notify the Lower Alloways Township.
Agreement State
Event Number: 51172
Rep Org: OK DEQ RAD MANAGEMENT
Licensee: PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Region: 4
City: OKLAHOMA CITY State: OK
County:
License #: OK-27064-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KEVIN SAMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Region: 4
City: OKLAHOMA CITY State: OK
County:
License #: OK-27064-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: KEVIN SAMPSON
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 06/22/2015
Notification Time: 23:54 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2015
Event Time: 17:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/23/2015
Notification Time: 23:54 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2015
Event Time: 17:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/23/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
VIVIAN CAMPBELL (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
VIVIAN CAMPBELL (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN TROXLER MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was obtained from the State of Oklahoma via email:
"PSI (Professional Service Industries, Inc.) has reported the theft of a Troxler Model 3430 portable [moisture density] gauge from a truck located at a gas station in El Reno, OK about 1730 [CDT on 6/22/15]. The gauge was removed from the shipping container. A report has been filed with the Oklahoma City Police and a $500 dollar reward has been offered."
The serial number of the gauge is 67614. The State of Oklahoma will be conducting a reactive inspection and submitting an NMED report on this event.
Troxler Model 3430 typically contains 8 mCi Cs-137 and 40 mCi Am-241/Be sources.
* * * UPDATE FROM KEVIN SAMPSON TO DANIEL MILLS AT 1445 EDT ON 6/23/15 * * *
The following information was obtained from the State of Oklahoma via email:
"Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) has informed [the State of Oklahoma] that a Troxler 3430 portable gauge was stolen from a road construction site in Oklahoma City, OK on June 22, 2015. The technician finished his work about [1600 CDT], secured the gauge in the truck, then went to talk to the road construction workers. He returned to the truck and drove to a nearby gas station/convenience store where he went in for a few minutes, then drove back to the PSI office. He then went to unload the gauge and discovered that the case was unlocked and the gauge missing. The calibration block needed to use the gauge was not taken. The case was secured with two chains and two padlocks. When the theft was discovered, one padlock was missing, the other was undamaged and appeared to have been opened with a key. The case was also undamaged. When last seen, the source rod was locked in the retracted position. The investigation is on-going.
"NMED # OK150007"
Notified R4DO (Campbell), NMSS (email) and ILTAB (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 obtained from the State of Oklahoma via email:
"PSI (Professional Service Industries, Inc.) has reported the theft of a Troxler Model 3430 portable [moisture density] gauge from a truck located at a gas station in El Reno, OK about 1730 [CDT on 6/22/15]. The gauge was removed from the shipping container. A report has been filed with the Oklahoma City Police and a $500 dollar reward has been offered."
The serial number of the gauge is 67614. The State of Oklahoma will be conducting a reactive inspection and submitting an NMED report on this event.
Troxler Model 3430 typically contains 8 mCi Cs-137 and 40 mCi Am-241/Be sources.
* * * UPDATE FROM KEVIN SAMPSON TO DANIEL MILLS AT 1445 EDT ON 6/23/15 * * *
The following information was obtained from the State of Oklahoma via email:
"Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) has informed [the State of Oklahoma] that a Troxler 3430 portable gauge was stolen from a road construction site in Oklahoma City, OK on June 22, 2015. The technician finished his work about [1600 CDT], secured the gauge in the truck, then went to talk to the road construction workers. He returned to the truck and drove to a nearby gas station/convenience store where he went in for a few minutes, then drove back to the PSI office. He then went to unload the gauge and discovered that the case was unlocked and the gauge missing. The calibration block needed to use the gauge was not taken. The case was secured with two chains and two padlocks. When the theft was discovered, one padlock was missing, the other was undamaged and appeared to have been opened with a key. The case was also undamaged. When last seen, the source rod was locked in the retracted position. The investigation is on-going.
"NMED # OK150007"
Notified R4DO (Campbell), NMSS (email) and ILTAB (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: 51177
Rep Org: NEW YORK STATE DEPT OF HEALTH
Licensee: APPLUS RTD USA INC
Region: 1
City: BUFFALO State: NY
County:
License #: C5610
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DANIEL SAMSON
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Licensee: APPLUS RTD USA INC
Region: 1
City: BUFFALO State: NY
County:
License #: C5610
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DANIEL SAMSON
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 06/24/2015
Notification Time: 14:48 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2015
Event Time: 14:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/24/2015
Notification Time: 14:48 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2015
Event Time: 14:45 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/24/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JOHN ROGGE (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
JOHN ROGGE (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE RUN OVER BY BULLDOZER
The following was received from the State of New York via email:
"On 6/23/15, at 0953 [EDT], the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) of APPLUS RTD USA Inc., called The New York State Department of Health to report that on 6/22/15, a bulldozer ran over a Troxler Model 3440 Moisture Density Gauge, containing 8 mCi Cs-137 and 40 mCi Am-241/Be. This occurred at the University of Buffalo, South Campus in front of Clark Hall. From the RSO's description and the emailed photographs, the yellow casing was severely damaged on one side, the side farthest from the sources. The rod and source were not extended at the time of the accident. The East Region RSO for APPLUS RTD USA Inc. used a Teletector Model 6112M with an 8 foot arm while approaching the unit to ensure the sources were in the shielded position. No unusual radiation reading has been noted. The regional RSO secured the gauge in the transport container and it was transported back to the licensee's office for storage with 15 other Moisture Density Gauges. The RSO contacted MJW Technical Services for disposal of the damaged unit. The RSO of University of Buffalo has been notified.
"This event is not a reportable event since the sources were in their shielded positions at the time of the incident. This event report is for informational purposes only."
NYDOH - 15 - 05
The following was received from the State of New York via email:
"On 6/23/15, at 0953 [EDT], the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) of APPLUS RTD USA Inc., called The New York State Department of Health to report that on 6/22/15, a bulldozer ran over a Troxler Model 3440 Moisture Density Gauge, containing 8 mCi Cs-137 and 40 mCi Am-241/Be. This occurred at the University of Buffalo, South Campus in front of Clark Hall. From the RSO's description and the emailed photographs, the yellow casing was severely damaged on one side, the side farthest from the sources. The rod and source were not extended at the time of the accident. The East Region RSO for APPLUS RTD USA Inc. used a Teletector Model 6112M with an 8 foot arm while approaching the unit to ensure the sources were in the shielded position. No unusual radiation reading has been noted. The regional RSO secured the gauge in the transport container and it was transported back to the licensee's office for storage with 15 other Moisture Density Gauges. The RSO contacted MJW Technical Services for disposal of the damaged unit. The RSO of University of Buffalo has been notified.
"This event is not a reportable event since the sources were in their shielded positions at the time of the incident. This event report is for informational purposes only."
NYDOH - 15 - 05
Agreement State
Event Number: 51239
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: SUTTER-SOLANO
Region: 4
City: VALLEJO State: CA
County:
License #: 1943
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GENE FORRER
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Licensee: SUTTER-SOLANO
Region: 4
City: VALLEJO State: CA
County:
License #: 1943
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GENE FORRER
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 07/16/2015
Notification Time: 17:40 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/2015
Notification Time: 17:40 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2015
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
VINCENT GADDY (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
VINCENT GADDY (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - BRACHYTHERAPY SEED IMPLANT RESULTS IN UNDERDOSE
The following was received by the State of California via email:
"During the investigation of the licensee's brachytherapy program, the RHB [Radiation Health Branch] personnel discovered a possible medical event. After further review, the RHB personnel determined on 7/14/15 that a medical event had occurred on 6/22/15 which resulted in an underdose of 27 percent to a patient than the dose called for in the written directive. The licensee is in agreement with the RHB that this is a medical event. The investigation is ongoing and there may be additional medical events discovered as documentation is reviewed."
State 5010 Number: 070115
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.
The following was received by the State of California via email:
"During the investigation of the licensee's brachytherapy program, the RHB [Radiation Health Branch] personnel discovered a possible medical event. After further review, the RHB personnel determined on 7/14/15 that a medical event had occurred on 6/22/15 which resulted in an underdose of 27 percent to a patient than the dose called for in the written directive. The licensee is in agreement with the RHB that this is a medical event. The investigation is ongoing and there may be additional medical events discovered as documentation is reviewed."
State 5010 Number: 070115
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.