Event Notification Report for March 31, 2016
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/30/2016 - 03/31/2016
EVENT NUMBERS
51842518385184051849
Agreement State
Event Number: 51842
Rep Org: WA OFFICE OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: O'NEILL SERVICE GROUP
Region: 4
City: REDMOND State: WA
County:
License #: WN-I0609-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANDREW HALLORAN
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Licensee: O'NEILL SERVICE GROUP
Region: 4
City: REDMOND State: WA
County:
License #: WN-I0609-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANDREW HALLORAN
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 03/31/2016
Notification Time: 20:03 [ET]
Event Date: 03/31/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 03/31/2016
Notification Time: 20:03 [ET]
Event Date: 03/31/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 03/31/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
VINCENT GADDY (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
CANADA (EMAI)
VINCENT GADDY (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
ILTAB (EMAI)
CANADA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN PORTABLE NUCLEAR GAUGE
The following excerpted information was received from the State of Washington by email:
"Event Narrative: The Washington Department of Health received a call today (3/31/2016) at noon from the RSO of the licensee, to report a stolen gauge from their conex unit at their SeaTac location. The RSO first noticed the missing gauge (the only one stored at this facility) when he went to check it out at 1030 PDT this morning. There was no indication of it being checked out by other users, and the RSO called the other users to make sure. The RSO also noticed the broken lock on the conex door. The licensee's contractor called police for this incident as well as other containers that had been broken into. More information to come.
"Make/Model/Serial Number- Troxler 3440, SN 31182.
Isotopes/Activity - Cesium 137/0.37 GBq and Americium 241 Beryllium/1.85 GBq"
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 excerpted information was received from the State of Washington by email:
"Event Narrative: The Washington Department of Health received a call today (3/31/2016) at noon from the RSO of the licensee, to report a stolen gauge from their conex unit at their SeaTac location. The RSO first noticed the missing gauge (the only one stored at this facility) when he went to check it out at 1030 PDT this morning. There was no indication of it being checked out by other users, and the RSO called the other users to make sure. The RSO also noticed the broken lock on the conex door. The licensee's contractor called police for this incident as well as other containers that had been broken into. More information to come.
"Make/Model/Serial Number- Troxler 3440, SN 31182.
Isotopes/Activity - Cesium 137/0.37 GBq and Americium 241 Beryllium/1.85 GBq"
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: 51838
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: LONNIE CRAWFORD
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: LONNIE CRAWFORD
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 03/31/2016
Notification Time: 12:45 [ET]
Event Date: 03/31/2016
Event Time: 06:03 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/31/2016
Notification Time: 12:45 [ET]
Event Date: 03/31/2016
Event Time: 06:03 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/31/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
JAMES DWYER (R1DO)
JAMES DWYER (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
VALID ISOLATION SIGNAL DUE TO A HUMAN PERFORMANCE ERROR
"On March 31, 2016 at 0603 [EDT], with Susquehanna Unit 1 in its 19th Refueling and Inspection Outage, Unit 1 received a valid isolation signal. Preliminary investigation indicates the isolation signal was the result of a human performance error.
"The systems affected by the isolation signal responded as designed for the current shutdown plant conditions.
"This isolation of multiple primary containment isolation systems is being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) and per the guidance of NUREG 1022, Rev. 3, section 3.2.6 as a system actuation."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On March 31, 2016 at 0603 [EDT], with Susquehanna Unit 1 in its 19th Refueling and Inspection Outage, Unit 1 received a valid isolation signal. Preliminary investigation indicates the isolation signal was the result of a human performance error.
"The systems affected by the isolation signal responded as designed for the current shutdown plant conditions.
"This isolation of multiple primary containment isolation systems is being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) and per the guidance of NUREG 1022, Rev. 3, section 3.2.6 as a system actuation."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51840
Facility: PRAIRIE ISLAND
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: PAUL FINHOLM
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 3 State: MN
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: PAUL FINHOLM
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 03/31/2016
Notification Time: 16:12 [ET]
Event Date: 03/31/2016
Event Time: 03:24 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/31/2016
Notification Time: 16:12 [ET]
Event Date: 03/31/2016
Event Time: 03:24 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/31/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
PATTY PELKE (R3DO)
PATTY PELKE (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 40 | Power Operation | 40 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY - PROHIBITIED ITEM IN THE PROTECTED AREA
"On 3/31/2016 at approximately 0342 CDT, a worker within the Protected Area self-reported a can of beer had been packed in the worker's lunchbox. The worker reported after opening the can and taking a sip it was discovered to be a beer. This event is reportable under 10 CFR 26.719(b)(1).
"The worker notified Security who immediately escorted the worker from the Protected Area and disposed of the beer. The worker is not an Operator or a Supervisor. The investigation of this event is in progress.
"The public health and safety are not impacted.
"The NRC Resident Inspector was notified."
"On 3/31/2016 at approximately 0342 CDT, a worker within the Protected Area self-reported a can of beer had been packed in the worker's lunchbox. The worker reported after opening the can and taking a sip it was discovered to be a beer. This event is reportable under 10 CFR 26.719(b)(1).
"The worker notified Security who immediately escorted the worker from the Protected Area and disposed of the beer. The worker is not an Operator or a Supervisor. The investigation of this event is in progress.
"The public health and safety are not impacted.
"The NRC Resident Inspector was notified."
Agreement State
Event Number: 51849
Rep Org: WA OFFICE OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Region: 4
City: SEATTLE State: WA
County:
License #: WN-C001-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANINE GRUMBLES
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Region: 4
City: SEATTLE State: WA
County:
License #: WN-C001-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANINE GRUMBLES
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 04/06/2016
Notification Time: 14:24 [ET]
Event Date: 03/31/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 04/23/2016
Notification Time: 14:24 [ET]
Event Date: 03/31/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 04/23/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RAY KELLAR (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
CNSC (CANADA) (FAX)
RAY KELLAR (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
CNSC (CANADA) (FAX)
AGREEMENT STATE - PACKAGE CONTAINING 40 MILLICURIES OF NI-63 REPORTED MISSING
The following report was received from the Washington Department of Health via email:
"[The] RSO [Radiation Safety Officer] of UW [University of Washington] reported on 4/6/2016, that a package containing four 10 mCi electron capture devices (ECDs), a total activity of 40 mCi, went missing on 3/31/2016, while being transported from Sydney airport to Tasmania, Australia on a Quantas flight. Quantas has put a trace out for the missing package. The ECDs were being sent to the Marine National Facility, CSIRO [Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization] Marine Laboratories. The ECDs were to be used in gas chromatographs (GC) on board a marine vessel by a University of Washington researcher for obtaining research results. The GCs were shipped separately and these are not missing. The Radiation Safety Office did obtain an import permit from Australia for the ECD shipment, and can provide that documentation if needed.
"Device Manufacturer:
Shimazdu Scientific Instruments Mini-2 GC
Serial Number: 500401
Activity: 0.010 Ci
Radionuclide: Ni-63
"Device Manufacturer:
Shimazdu Scientific Instruments GC-8A
Model Number: ECD-8A
Serial Number: SS1932
Activity 0.010 Ci
Radionuclide: Ni-63
"Device Manufacturer:
Shimazdu Scientific Instruments GC-8A
Model Number: ECD-8A
Serial Number: SS1953
Activity: 0.010 Ci
Radionuclide: Ni-63
"Device Manufacturer:
Shimazdu Scientific Instruments GC-8A
Model Number: ECD-8A
Serial Number: SS2047
Activity: 0.010 Ci
Radionuclide: Ni-63"
Package was shipped from University of Washington to Australia on 3/23/16.
Washington Incident # WA-16-010
* * * UPDATE AT 1840 EDT ON 04/22/16 FROM JAMES KILLINGBECK TO JOHN SHOEMAKER * * *
The following update was received from the State of Washington via email:
"On 4/6/2016, the University of Washington (UW) reported the loss of a package containing four electron capture detectors (ECDs). Each ECD contained a 370 MBq (10 mCi) Ni-63 source. The package was being sent from UW to the Marine National Facility, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Marine Laboratories. The shipment was initiated on 3/23/2016. The package was delivered to the Sydney, Australia, airport on 3/24/016 and was checked in by the airline on 3/24/2016 and 3/26/2016.
"The airline booked the package on a flight on 3/28/2016. The package became missing on the flight from Sydney to Tasmania, Australia, on 3/31/2016. The airline put a trace on the package. The ECDs were to be used in gas chromatographs (GCs) onboard a marine vessel by a UW researcher. The GCs had been shipped separately and are not missing.
"The package containing the four electron capture detectors was found on 20 April 2016, and will be shipped to its intended destination.
"Apparently, the package was misplaced in Sydney, Australia or while in transit in Melbourne, Australia, and it ended up at a freight forwarding company at the Melbourne, Australia airport. The package is being retrieved from the freight forwarding company, will be cleared by customs, and will be shipped to its intended destination in Hobart, Australia."
Washington NMED Item Number 160160.
Notified R4DO (Gepford) and NMSS Events Notification 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 report was received from the Washington Department of Health via email:
"[The] RSO [Radiation Safety Officer] of UW [University of Washington] reported on 4/6/2016, that a package containing four 10 mCi electron capture devices (ECDs), a total activity of 40 mCi, went missing on 3/31/2016, while being transported from Sydney airport to Tasmania, Australia on a Quantas flight. Quantas has put a trace out for the missing package. The ECDs were being sent to the Marine National Facility, CSIRO [Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization] Marine Laboratories. The ECDs were to be used in gas chromatographs (GC) on board a marine vessel by a University of Washington researcher for obtaining research results. The GCs were shipped separately and these are not missing. The Radiation Safety Office did obtain an import permit from Australia for the ECD shipment, and can provide that documentation if needed.
"Device Manufacturer:
Shimazdu Scientific Instruments Mini-2 GC
Serial Number: 500401
Activity: 0.010 Ci
Radionuclide: Ni-63
"Device Manufacturer:
Shimazdu Scientific Instruments GC-8A
Model Number: ECD-8A
Serial Number: SS1932
Activity 0.010 Ci
Radionuclide: Ni-63
"Device Manufacturer:
Shimazdu Scientific Instruments GC-8A
Model Number: ECD-8A
Serial Number: SS1953
Activity: 0.010 Ci
Radionuclide: Ni-63
"Device Manufacturer:
Shimazdu Scientific Instruments GC-8A
Model Number: ECD-8A
Serial Number: SS2047
Activity: 0.010 Ci
Radionuclide: Ni-63"
Package was shipped from University of Washington to Australia on 3/23/16.
Washington Incident # WA-16-010
* * * UPDATE AT 1840 EDT ON 04/22/16 FROM JAMES KILLINGBECK TO JOHN SHOEMAKER * * *
The following update was received from the State of Washington via email:
"On 4/6/2016, the University of Washington (UW) reported the loss of a package containing four electron capture detectors (ECDs). Each ECD contained a 370 MBq (10 mCi) Ni-63 source. The package was being sent from UW to the Marine National Facility, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Marine Laboratories. The shipment was initiated on 3/23/2016. The package was delivered to the Sydney, Australia, airport on 3/24/016 and was checked in by the airline on 3/24/2016 and 3/26/2016.
"The airline booked the package on a flight on 3/28/2016. The package became missing on the flight from Sydney to Tasmania, Australia, on 3/31/2016. The airline put a trace on the package. The ECDs were to be used in gas chromatographs (GCs) onboard a marine vessel by a UW researcher. The GCs had been shipped separately and are not missing.
"The package containing the four electron capture detectors was found on 20 April 2016, and will be shipped to its intended destination.
"Apparently, the package was misplaced in Sydney, Australia or while in transit in Melbourne, Australia, and it ended up at a freight forwarding company at the Melbourne, Australia airport. The package is being retrieved from the freight forwarding company, will be cleared by customs, and will be shipped to its intended destination in Hobart, Australia."
Washington NMED Item Number 160160.
Notified R4DO (Gepford) and NMSS Events Notification 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