Event Notification Report for October 29, 2019
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/28/2019 - 10/29/2019
EVENT NUMBERS
5435754358543595436054361
Agreement State
Event Number: 54357
Rep Org: MISSISSIPPI DIV OF RAD HEALTH
Licensee: CARDINAL HEALTH
Region: 4
City: JACKSON State: MS
County:
License #: MS-974-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAYSON MOAK
HQ OPS Officer: ANDREW WAUGH
Licensee: CARDINAL HEALTH
Region: 4
City: JACKSON State: MS
County:
License #: MS-974-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAYSON MOAK
HQ OPS Officer: ANDREW WAUGH
Notification Date: 10/29/2019
Notification Time: 12:56 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2019
Event Time: 03:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2019
Notification Time: 12:56 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2019
Event Time: 03:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2019
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
Person (Organization):
JOHN DIXON (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB (EMAIL)
JOHN DIXON (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN SOURCES
The following information was received via email:
"Licensee called [the Mississippi Division of Radiological Health] to report a carjacking of one of its drivers carrying two packages of PET doses. The carjacking occurred at approximately 0315 CDT at a gas station in Jackson, MS. The local law enforcement was notified. The vehicle has still not been recovered."
Stolen sources were F-18. Source 1 had an activity of 6000.627 mCi at 0149 CDT and source 2 had an activity of 1694.932 mCi at 0151 CDT.
Incident Report No.: MS-190004
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "CATEGORY 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Category 3 sources, if not safely managed or securely protected, could cause permanent injury to a person who handled them, or were otherwise in contact with them, for some hours. It could possibly - although it is unlikely - be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded radioactive material for a period of days to weeks. These sources are typically used in practices such as fixed industrial gauges involving high activity sources (for example: level gauges, dredger gauges, conveyor gauges and spinning pipe gauges) and well logging. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
The following information was received via email:
"Licensee called [the Mississippi Division of Radiological Health] to report a carjacking of one of its drivers carrying two packages of PET doses. The carjacking occurred at approximately 0315 CDT at a gas station in Jackson, MS. The local law enforcement was notified. The vehicle has still not been recovered."
Stolen sources were F-18. Source 1 had an activity of 6000.627 mCi at 0149 CDT and source 2 had an activity of 1694.932 mCi at 0151 CDT.
Incident Report No.: MS-190004
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "CATEGORY 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Category 3 sources, if not safely managed or securely protected, could cause permanent injury to a person who handled them, or were otherwise in contact with them, for some hours. It could possibly - although it is unlikely - be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded radioactive material for a period of days to weeks. These sources are typically used in practices such as fixed industrial gauges involving high activity sources (for example: level gauges, dredger gauges, conveyor gauges and spinning pipe gauges) and well logging. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
Power Reactor
Event Number: 54358
Facility: DRESDEN
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: MARK SCHIMANSKI
HQ OPS Officer: ANDREW WAUGH
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [2] [3] []
RX Type: [2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: MARK SCHIMANSKI
HQ OPS Officer: ANDREW WAUGH
Notification Date: 10/29/2019
Notification Time: 13:12 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2019
Event Time: 09:19 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2019
Notification Time: 13:12 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2019
Event Time: 09:19 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2019
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):
KENNETH RIEMER (R3DO)
KENNETH RIEMER (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF SIRENS
"At approximately 0945 CDT, on 10/29/2019, the Dresden Station main control room was notified of the inadvertent actuation of nine full sounding sirens affecting Dresden Station in Will County Illinois. Will County notified Exelon of the inadvertent actuation that occurred on 10/29/2019, at 0919 CDT, during the performance of regular maintenance on the siren equipment at the Laraway Communication Center, the Will County Sheriff Dispatch Center.
"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), News Release or Notification of Other Government Agencies.
"The Dresden NRC Resident has been notified."
The siren equipment has been repaired and sirens have been returned to service.
"At approximately 0945 CDT, on 10/29/2019, the Dresden Station main control room was notified of the inadvertent actuation of nine full sounding sirens affecting Dresden Station in Will County Illinois. Will County notified Exelon of the inadvertent actuation that occurred on 10/29/2019, at 0919 CDT, during the performance of regular maintenance on the siren equipment at the Laraway Communication Center, the Will County Sheriff Dispatch Center.
"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), News Release or Notification of Other Government Agencies.
"The Dresden NRC Resident has been notified."
The siren equipment has been repaired and sirens have been returned to service.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 54359
Facility: VOGTLE
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-AP1000,[4] W-AP1000
NRC Notified By: LISA PRITCHETT
HQ OPS Officer: ANDREW WAUGH
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-AP1000,[4] W-AP1000
NRC Notified By: LISA PRITCHETT
HQ OPS Officer: ANDREW WAUGH
Notification Date: 10/29/2019
Notification Time: 13:25 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2019
Event Time: 09:09 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2019
Notification Time: 13:25 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2019
Event Time: 09:09 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2019
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
FFD GROUP (EMAIL)
GERALD MCCOY (R2DO)
FFD GROUP (EMAIL)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | N | 0 | Under Construction | 0 | Under Construction |
| 4 | N | N | 0 | Under Construction | 0 | Under Construction |
FITNESS FOR DUTY - CONTRACT SUPERVISOR FAILED RANDOM TEST
A contract employee supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's badge has been confiscated.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
A contract employee supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's badge has been confiscated.
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 54360
Facility: BRAIDWOOD
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: KATHERINE MCDONALD
HQ OPS Officer: ANDREW WAUGH
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: KATHERINE MCDONALD
HQ OPS Officer: ANDREW WAUGH
Notification Date: 10/29/2019
Notification Time: 13:58 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2019
Event Time: 09:19 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2019
Notification Time: 13:58 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2019
Event Time: 09:19 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2019
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):
KENNETH RIEMER (R3DO)
KENNETH RIEMER (R3DO)
| 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 |
INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF SIRENS
"At approximately 0945 CDT, on 10/29/2019, the Braidwood Station main control room was notified of the inadvertent actuation of 17 full sounding sirens affecting Braidwood Station in Will County, Illinois. Will County notified Exelon of the inadvertent actuation that occurred on 10/29/2019, at 0919 CDT, during the performance of regular maintenance on the siren equipment at the Laraway Communication Center at the Will County Sheriff Dispatch Center.
"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), News Release or Notification of Other Government Agencies.
"The Braidwood NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The siren equipment has been repaired and restored to service.
"At approximately 0945 CDT, on 10/29/2019, the Braidwood Station main control room was notified of the inadvertent actuation of 17 full sounding sirens affecting Braidwood Station in Will County, Illinois. Will County notified Exelon of the inadvertent actuation that occurred on 10/29/2019, at 0919 CDT, during the performance of regular maintenance on the siren equipment at the Laraway Communication Center at the Will County Sheriff Dispatch Center.
"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), News Release or Notification of Other Government Agencies.
"The Braidwood NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The siren equipment has been repaired and restored to service.
Agreement State
Event Number: 54361
Rep Org: ARIZONA DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: GEOTECHNICAL TESTING AND INSPECTION
Region: 4
City: SCOTTSDALE State: AZ
County:
License #: 07-425
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BRIAN GORETZKI
HQ OPS Officer: ANDREW WAUGH
Licensee: GEOTECHNICAL TESTING AND INSPECTION
Region: 4
City: SCOTTSDALE State: AZ
County:
License #: 07-425
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BRIAN GORETZKI
HQ OPS Officer: ANDREW WAUGH
Notification Date: 10/29/2019
Notification Time: 14:39 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2019
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2019
Notification Time: 14:39 [ET]
Event Date: 10/29/2019
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 10/29/2019
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
Person (Organization):
JOHN DIXON (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
CNSNS (MEXICO) (EMAIL)
JOHN DIXON (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
CNSNS (MEXICO) (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STOLEN DENSITY GAUGE
The following report was received from the Arizona Department of Health Services (Department) via email:
"The Department received notification from the licensee that a Troxler 3411 nuclear density gauge (serial number 07083) was stolen from the back of a licensee's truck. The gauge contains approximately 8 mCi of Cs-137 and 40 mCi of Am-241. The Phoenix police department was notified at approximately 0730 MST [on 10/29/2019] and a police report was filed (Report Number 19-1879828). The Department has requested additional information and continues to investigate the event."
Arizona Incident Number: 19-026
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 Arizona Department of Health Services (Department) via email:
"The Department received notification from the licensee that a Troxler 3411 nuclear density gauge (serial number 07083) was stolen from the back of a licensee's truck. The gauge contains approximately 8 mCi of Cs-137 and 40 mCi of Am-241. The Phoenix police department was notified at approximately 0730 MST [on 10/29/2019] and a police report was filed (Report Number 19-1879828). The Department has requested additional information and continues to investigate the event."
Arizona Incident Number: 19-026
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