Event Notification Report for October 04, 2016
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/03/2016 - 10/04/2016
EVENT NUMBERS
52278522795228052281
Agreement State
Event Number: 52278
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: CB & I WALKER, LLC
Region: 4
City: WALKER State: LA
County:
License #: LA-3462-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RUSSELL CLARK
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Licensee: CB & I WALKER, LLC
Region: 4
City: WALKER State: LA
County:
License #: LA-3462-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RUSSELL CLARK
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 10/04/2016
Notification Time: 16:57 [ET]
Event Date: 10/04/2016
Event Time: 09:10 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/19/2016
Notification Time: 16:57 [ET]
Event Date: 10/04/2016
Event Time: 09:10 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/19/2016
Emergency Class:
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
PATRICIA MILLIGAN (EMAI)
DAN COLLINS (NMSS)
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
PATRICIA MILLIGAN (EMAI)
DAN COLLINS (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - POTENTIAL EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE OF RADIOGRAPHER
The following report was received from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality via facsimile:
"On October 4, 2016, at approximately 0910 CDT, the Radiation Safety Office of CB&I Walker LA, LLC notified LDEQ [Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality] of a potential excessive exposure to a radiographer working in the licensee's permanent radiographic facility. After making a proper radiation survey, the above radiographer moved his exposure device with 100.6 Ci of Ir-192 and then noticed the rear fitting had come loose from the crank-out control, which showed approximately three inches of drive cable exposed. The radiographer pushed the fitting forward and tightened it back into the connector of the crank-out control. The licensee believes that at this point the source was inadvertently pushed out of the front of the camera approximately three to four inches. The radiographer did not notice this at the time and continued setting up for the next exposure.
"Upon exiting the shooting cell, the radiographer observed the red revolving warning light. The radiographer also observed sounding of the shooting cell alarm upon his exiting the cell. The radiographer stated that he was inside the shooting cell for a period of between five to seven minutes. The radiographer read his direct reading pocket dosimeter and observed an off-scale reading. The radiographer immediately notified his RSO [Radiation Safety Officer], who immediately sent his whole body badge in for rush processing subsequent to the dosimetry processor being notified by the RSO. The RSO used the radiographer's information of occupancy time and his statement that he was standing while the exposure device was stationed on the shooting cell floor throughout the incident to estimate the radiographer's whole body exposure of between 5 and 25 R. The radiographer was then immediately sent to a local medical laboratory to have his blood drawn. There is no potential for off-site exposure. The licensee was advised by this inspector to contact the REAC/TS facility for guidance on blood chromosomal analysis. This is a preliminary report in an on-going investigation."
Louisiana Event Report ID No.: LA160010
* * * UPDATE AT 1648 EDT ON 10/19/16 FROM RUSSELL S. CLARK TO S. SANDIN * * *
The State of Louisiana corrected the licensee to show CB & I Walker, LLC.
Notified R4DO (Kramer), NMSS Events Notification, NMSS (Collins) and NSIR (Milligan) via email.
The following report was received from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality via facsimile:
"On October 4, 2016, at approximately 0910 CDT, the Radiation Safety Office of CB&I Walker LA, LLC notified LDEQ [Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality] of a potential excessive exposure to a radiographer working in the licensee's permanent radiographic facility. After making a proper radiation survey, the above radiographer moved his exposure device with 100.6 Ci of Ir-192 and then noticed the rear fitting had come loose from the crank-out control, which showed approximately three inches of drive cable exposed. The radiographer pushed the fitting forward and tightened it back into the connector of the crank-out control. The licensee believes that at this point the source was inadvertently pushed out of the front of the camera approximately three to four inches. The radiographer did not notice this at the time and continued setting up for the next exposure.
"Upon exiting the shooting cell, the radiographer observed the red revolving warning light. The radiographer also observed sounding of the shooting cell alarm upon his exiting the cell. The radiographer stated that he was inside the shooting cell for a period of between five to seven minutes. The radiographer read his direct reading pocket dosimeter and observed an off-scale reading. The radiographer immediately notified his RSO [Radiation Safety Officer], who immediately sent his whole body badge in for rush processing subsequent to the dosimetry processor being notified by the RSO. The RSO used the radiographer's information of occupancy time and his statement that he was standing while the exposure device was stationed on the shooting cell floor throughout the incident to estimate the radiographer's whole body exposure of between 5 and 25 R. The radiographer was then immediately sent to a local medical laboratory to have his blood drawn. There is no potential for off-site exposure. The licensee was advised by this inspector to contact the REAC/TS facility for guidance on blood chromosomal analysis. This is a preliminary report in an on-going investigation."
Louisiana Event Report ID No.: LA160010
* * * UPDATE AT 1648 EDT ON 10/19/16 FROM RUSSELL S. CLARK TO S. SANDIN * * *
The State of Louisiana corrected the licensee to show CB & I Walker, LLC.
Notified R4DO (Kramer), NMSS Events Notification, NMSS (Collins) and NSIR (Milligan) via email.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52279
Facility: COOPER
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ARIC HARRIS
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ARIC HARRIS
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF HERRERA
Notification Date: 10/04/2016
Notification Time: 18:16 [ET]
Event Date: 10/04/2016
Event Time: 15:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/04/2016
Notification Time: 18:16 [ET]
Event Date: 10/04/2016
Event Time: 15:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/04/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
COOPER NUCLEAR STATION LOSS OF TONE ALERT RADIOS
"At 1530 CDT on I0/4/20l6, Cooper Nuclear Station was notified by the National Weather Service that the Shubert radio transmission tower was not functioning. This affects the tone alert radios used to notify the public in the event of an emergency condition. This is considered to be a major loss of the Public Prompt Notification System capability, and is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
"Nemaha County, NE, Richardson County, NE, and Atchison County, MO authorities within the 10 mile EPZ [Emergency Planning Zone] were notified by Cooper Nuclear Station of the condition and the effect on the tone alert radios. The first county was notified at 1540 CDT and the last was notified at 1550 CDT. A backup notification method will be utilized. Notification of other government agencies makes this condition reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi).
"Estimated return to service time is unknown. The cause of failure is unknown.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been informed."
"At 1530 CDT on I0/4/20l6, Cooper Nuclear Station was notified by the National Weather Service that the Shubert radio transmission tower was not functioning. This affects the tone alert radios used to notify the public in the event of an emergency condition. This is considered to be a major loss of the Public Prompt Notification System capability, and is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
"Nemaha County, NE, Richardson County, NE, and Atchison County, MO authorities within the 10 mile EPZ [Emergency Planning Zone] were notified by Cooper Nuclear Station of the condition and the effect on the tone alert radios. The first county was notified at 1540 CDT and the last was notified at 1550 CDT. A backup notification method will be utilized. Notification of other government agencies makes this condition reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi).
"Estimated return to service time is unknown. The cause of failure is unknown.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been informed."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52280
Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: JACK BREEN
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: JACK BREEN
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 10/04/2016
Notification Time: 23:18 [ET]
Event Date: 10/04/2016
Event Time: 22:53 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/07/2016
Notification Time: 23:18 [ET]
Event Date: 10/04/2016
Event Time: 22:53 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/07/2016
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED 50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED 50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
BRIAN BONSER (R2DO)
JEFFERY GRANT (IRD)
CATHY HANEY (R2RA)
BRIAN McDERMOTT (NRR)
BRIAN BONSER (R2DO)
JEFFERY GRANT (IRD)
CATHY HANEY (R2RA)
BRIAN McDERMOTT (NRR)
| 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 |
UNUSUAL EVENT DUE TO A HURRICANE WARNING
"A Hurricane Warning is in effect for St. Lucie County including the Plant Site. A Hurricane Warning was issued by the National Weather Service at 2250 [EDT]. St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant entered an Unusual Event Classification for the Hurricane Warning. State and local officials have been notified by the licensee.
"The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this by the licensee.
"This report is submitted in accordance with 10CFR50.72(a)(1)(i) due to the Notice of Unusual Event and 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to the Offsite Notification."
Notified DHS SWO, FEMA OPS Center, FEMA National Watch (email only), DHS NICC, Nuclear SSA (email only).
* * * UPDATE FROM ANDY TEREZAKIS TO VINCE KLCO ON 10/7/16 AT 1112 EDT * * *
"The Hurricane Warning was downgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning by the National Weather Service for St. Lucie County including the Plant Site. At time 1044 [EDT] on 10/7/16, St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant has terminated from the Unusual Event Classification."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, State and local authorities.
Notified R2 (Jones) NRR EO (King), IRD (Grant), R2DO (Bonser), DHS SWO, FEMA OPS Center, FEMA National Watch (email only), DHS NICC, Nuclear SSA (email only).
"A Hurricane Warning is in effect for St. Lucie County including the Plant Site. A Hurricane Warning was issued by the National Weather Service at 2250 [EDT]. St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant entered an Unusual Event Classification for the Hurricane Warning. State and local officials have been notified by the licensee.
"The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this by the licensee.
"This report is submitted in accordance with 10CFR50.72(a)(1)(i) due to the Notice of Unusual Event and 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to the Offsite Notification."
Notified DHS SWO, FEMA OPS Center, FEMA National Watch (email only), DHS NICC, Nuclear SSA (email only).
* * * UPDATE FROM ANDY TEREZAKIS TO VINCE KLCO ON 10/7/16 AT 1112 EDT * * *
"The Hurricane Warning was downgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning by the National Weather Service for St. Lucie County including the Plant Site. At time 1044 [EDT] on 10/7/16, St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant has terminated from the Unusual Event Classification."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, State and local authorities.
Notified R2 (Jones) NRR EO (King), IRD (Grant), R2DO (Bonser), DHS SWO, FEMA OPS Center, FEMA National Watch (email only), DHS NICC, Nuclear SSA (email only).
Agreement State
Event Number: 52281
Rep Org: ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MGMT. AGENCY
Licensee: CHEMTURA CORPORATION
Region: 3
City: MAPLETON State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01314-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAREN PERRERO
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: CHEMTURA CORPORATION
Region: 3
City: MAPLETON State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01314-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAREN PERRERO
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 10/06/2016
Notification Time: 13:24 [ET]
Event Date: 10/04/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/06/2016
Notification Time: 13:24 [ET]
Event Date: 10/04/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/06/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
ANN MARIE STONE (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
ANN MARIE STONE (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK CLOSED SHUTTER ON FIXED RADIOACTIVE GAUGE
The following information was obtained from the State of Illinois via email:
"On October 4, [2016], the licensee's radiation safety officer contacted the Agency [Illinois Emergency Management Agency] to report a defective fixed gauge. While performing routine operational checks of fixed gauges at the site, the shutter on a device appears to have become disconnected from its handle and will not operate properly. It was determined from radiation measurements that the shutter is currently in the 'closed' position. Radiation levels are less than 2 mR/h surrounding the device and it is in an area that is routinely inaccessible. The gauge is mounted on a reaction process vessel and is subject to the ambient weather conditions with no prior operational issues for 27 years until now. Arrangements are pending with a manufacturer's representative to investigate the matter and repair/replace the device.
"Source/Radioactive Material: SEALED SOURCE GAUGE
Radionuclide: Cs-137, 0.064 Ci, 2.368 GBq
Manufacturer: VEGA AMERICAS, INC.
Model Number: A-2102
Serial Number: M3107
IAEA Category: 4"
Illinois Report No.: IL16009
The following information was obtained from the State of Illinois via email:
"On October 4, [2016], the licensee's radiation safety officer contacted the Agency [Illinois Emergency Management Agency] to report a defective fixed gauge. While performing routine operational checks of fixed gauges at the site, the shutter on a device appears to have become disconnected from its handle and will not operate properly. It was determined from radiation measurements that the shutter is currently in the 'closed' position. Radiation levels are less than 2 mR/h surrounding the device and it is in an area that is routinely inaccessible. The gauge is mounted on a reaction process vessel and is subject to the ambient weather conditions with no prior operational issues for 27 years until now. Arrangements are pending with a manufacturer's representative to investigate the matter and repair/replace the device.
"Source/Radioactive Material: SEALED SOURCE GAUGE
Radionuclide: Cs-137, 0.064 Ci, 2.368 GBq
Manufacturer: VEGA AMERICAS, INC.
Model Number: A-2102
Serial Number: M3107
IAEA Category: 4"
Illinois Report No.: IL16009