Event Notification Report for October 23, 2018
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/22/2018 - 10/23/2018
Power Reactor
Event Number: 53690
Facility: SURRY
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: CLEON LONG
HQ OPS Officer: BETHANY CECERE
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: CLEON LONG
HQ OPS Officer: BETHANY CECERE
Notification Date: 10/23/2018
Notification Time: 15:43 [ET]
Event Date: 10/23/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/23/2018
Notification Time: 15:43 [ET]
Event Date: 10/23/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/23/2018
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):
ERIC MICHEL (R2DO)
MICHAEL F. KING (NRR EO)
WILLIAM GOTT (IRD)
ERIC MICHEL (R2DO)
MICHAEL F. KING (NRR EO)
WILLIAM GOTT (IRD)
| 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 |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION TO OSHA DUE TO SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYEE FATALITY
"On October 23, 2018 at 1510 EDT, a notification to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) was initiated due to a supplemental employee experiencing a non-work related medical event that resulted in the supplemental employee passing. When the issue was identified, the station first aid team responded to administer first aid. The supplemental employee was transported to a local hospital for additional medical support. Subsequent to the employee passing, a report was made to OSHA in accordance with federal requirements. This event is reportable to the NRC per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) since another governmental agency was notified of this employer medical event.
"The supplemental employee was in a building within the owner controlled area and was not contaminated.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
"On October 23, 2018 at 1510 EDT, a notification to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) was initiated due to a supplemental employee experiencing a non-work related medical event that resulted in the supplemental employee passing. When the issue was identified, the station first aid team responded to administer first aid. The supplemental employee was transported to a local hospital for additional medical support. Subsequent to the employee passing, a report was made to OSHA in accordance with federal requirements. This event is reportable to the NRC per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) since another governmental agency was notified of this employer medical event.
"The supplemental employee was in a building within the owner controlled area and was not contaminated.
"The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 53691
Facility: SALEM
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ERIC POWELL
HQ OPS Officer: BETHANY CECERE
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ERIC POWELL
HQ OPS Officer: BETHANY CECERE
Notification Date: 10/23/2018
Notification Time: 19:24 [ET]
Event Date: 10/23/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/23/2018
Notification Time: 19:24 [ET]
Event Date: 10/23/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/23/2018
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):
DONNA JANDA (R1DO)
DONNA JANDA (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 |
NOTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT TO ANOTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY
"At 1616 EDT on 10/23/18, Salem reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection a sheen on ground water discovered during excavation in the Salem Switchyard. This discovery did not violate any NRC regulations or reporting criteria. This notification is being made solely as a four-hour, non-emergency notification for a Notification of Other Government Agency. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and will notify Lower Alloway Creek Township.
"At 1616 EDT on 10/23/18, Salem reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection a sheen on ground water discovered during excavation in the Salem Switchyard. This discovery did not violate any NRC regulations or reporting criteria. This notification is being made solely as a four-hour, non-emergency notification for a Notification of Other Government Agency. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and will notify Lower Alloway Creek Township.
Agreement State
Event Number: 53692
Rep Org: NJ RAD PROT AND REL PREVENTION PGM
Licensee: ELEKTA, INC.
Region: 1
City: PARAMUS State: NJ
County:
License #: 535964
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RICHARD PEROS
HQ OPS Officer: OSSY FONT
Licensee: ELEKTA, INC.
Region: 1
City: PARAMUS State: NJ
County:
License #: 535964
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RICHARD PEROS
HQ OPS Officer: OSSY FONT
Notification Date: 10/24/2018
Notification Time: 10:45 [ET]
Event Date: 10/23/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/24/2018
Notification Time: 10:45 [ET]
Event Date: 10/23/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/24/2018
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
Person (Organization):
DONNA JANDA (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
DONNA JANDA (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEAKING SEALED SOURCE
The following was received from the State of New Jersey via email:
"A reciprocity licensee informed [New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Radioactive Materials Program] that during a routine preventive maintenance and source exchange of a [high dose rate] HDR unit at a hospital, the sealed Ir-192 source was found to be leaking. Upon discovery of the leakage, the source exchange was halted. The sealed source is a model 105.002 Ir-192 source manufactured by Alpha Omega Services, Inc. for use in an Elekta HDR microSelectron model 106.990, serial number 10362.
"The wipe test revealed the presence of 190 Bq on the check cable and 183 Bq on the source cable. Checks of the transfer tubes were within regulatory limits. Checks on the applicators used and the indexer cap are being conducted. The source is secured in its shielded position within the HDR unit. Exposure levels are normal for a shielded source. The unit itself is secured in its routine storage location. There are no HDR patient treatments scheduled for the next two weeks. This should be sufficient time for the levels of contamination to decay to below regulatory limits. At that time, the source exchange will proceed.
"A phone call and follow-up e-mail was made to the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Environmental Radiation."
The following was received from the State of New Jersey via email:
"A reciprocity licensee informed [New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Radioactive Materials Program] that during a routine preventive maintenance and source exchange of a [high dose rate] HDR unit at a hospital, the sealed Ir-192 source was found to be leaking. Upon discovery of the leakage, the source exchange was halted. The sealed source is a model 105.002 Ir-192 source manufactured by Alpha Omega Services, Inc. for use in an Elekta HDR microSelectron model 106.990, serial number 10362.
"The wipe test revealed the presence of 190 Bq on the check cable and 183 Bq on the source cable. Checks of the transfer tubes were within regulatory limits. Checks on the applicators used and the indexer cap are being conducted. The source is secured in its shielded position within the HDR unit. Exposure levels are normal for a shielded source. The unit itself is secured in its routine storage location. There are no HDR patient treatments scheduled for the next two weeks. This should be sufficient time for the levels of contamination to decay to below regulatory limits. At that time, the source exchange will proceed.
"A phone call and follow-up e-mail was made to the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Environmental Radiation."