Event Notification Report for July 07, 1999
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/06/1999 - 07/07/1999
EVENT NUMBERS
35914358993590135953
General Information or Other
Event Number: 35914
Rep Org: TN DIV of RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH
Licensee: ALLIED TECHNOLOGY GROUP
Region: 2
City: OAK RIDGE State: TN
County:
License #: R-73020
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DEBRA SHULTS
HQ OPS Officer: WILLIAM POERTNER
Licensee: ALLIED TECHNOLOGY GROUP
Region: 2
City: OAK RIDGE State: TN
County:
License #: R-73020
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DEBRA SHULTS
HQ OPS Officer: WILLIAM POERTNER
Notification Date: 07/12/1999
Notification Time: 15:13 [ET]
Event Date: 07/07/1999
Event Time: 15:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/12/1999
Notification Time: 15:13 [ET]
Event Date: 07/07/1999
Event Time: 15:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/12/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MARK LESSER (R2)
DON COOL (NMSS)
MARK LESSER (R2)
DON COOL (NMSS)
FIRE AT ALLIED TECHNOLOGY GROUP (ATG)
On 7/7/99 a small fire occurred at the ATG Bear Creek Rd. facility. Fire alarms were activated and indicated that the fire had occurred in the upper area of the main building. The entire building was evacuated. There was no visible flame or smoke. The event occurred while contractors were installing shielding, and the licensee believes that the cutting, grinding and welding may have contributed the necessary ignition source. The licensee also identified that the cutting/grinding/welding violated procedure requirements in that it was performed within 30 feet of the filter housing. There was no evidence of building or personnel contamination.
Inspection of a process filter indicated that a fire had occurred on a roughing filter just prior to the HEPA. The bank where the fire occurred is a process filter, in that it vents into the main and final filter bank. The housing was cleaned and the roughing filter replaced.
The main filter bank was inspected and the intermediate filter was torn and loaded with debris. The main bank was cleaned and the filter was replaced. This condition did not appear to be a result of the fire.
Stack samples revealed no evidence of a release above normal levels. Personnel surveys, which included nasal swipes, indicated no contamination.
All work involving grinding, cutting, and welding has been stopped until the contractors can be retrained.
On 7/7/99 a small fire occurred at the ATG Bear Creek Rd. facility. Fire alarms were activated and indicated that the fire had occurred in the upper area of the main building. The entire building was evacuated. There was no visible flame or smoke. The event occurred while contractors were installing shielding, and the licensee believes that the cutting, grinding and welding may have contributed the necessary ignition source. The licensee also identified that the cutting/grinding/welding violated procedure requirements in that it was performed within 30 feet of the filter housing. There was no evidence of building or personnel contamination.
Inspection of a process filter indicated that a fire had occurred on a roughing filter just prior to the HEPA. The bank where the fire occurred is a process filter, in that it vents into the main and final filter bank. The housing was cleaned and the roughing filter replaced.
The main filter bank was inspected and the intermediate filter was torn and loaded with debris. The main bank was cleaned and the filter was replaced. This condition did not appear to be a result of the fire.
Stack samples revealed no evidence of a release above normal levels. Personnel surveys, which included nasal swipes, indicated no contamination.
All work involving grinding, cutting, and welding has been stopped until the contractors can be retrained.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 35899
Facility: OCONEE
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP,[3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL DUNTON
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] B&W-L-LP,[2] B&W-L-LP,[3] B&W-L-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL DUNTON
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 07/07/1999
Notification Time: 02:41 [ET]
Event Date: 07/07/1999
Event Time: 01:10 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/07/1999
Notification Time: 02:41 [ET]
Event Date: 07/07/1999
Event Time: 01:10 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/07/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(ii) - ESF ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(ii) - ESF ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
MARK LESSER (R2)
MARK LESSER (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A/R | Y | 15 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
REACTOR TRIP DUE TO LOSS OF MAIN FEEDWATER
The unit automatically tripped due to the loss of all main feedwater flow after the main feedwater pump tripped on low suction pressure. All control rods inserted following the trip. Emergency feedwater actuated as expected.
The licensee reported that two main steam relief valves remained open following the trip, but reclosed after steam generator pressure was reduced to 920 psig. The unit is currently stable in Hot Standby, with steam generator levels being maintained by the motor driven emergency feedwater pumps, and decay heat being relieved to the main condenser via the turbine bypass valves.
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this event by the licensee.
The unit automatically tripped due to the loss of all main feedwater flow after the main feedwater pump tripped on low suction pressure. All control rods inserted following the trip. Emergency feedwater actuated as expected.
The licensee reported that two main steam relief valves remained open following the trip, but reclosed after steam generator pressure was reduced to 920 psig. The unit is currently stable in Hot Standby, with steam generator levels being maintained by the motor driven emergency feedwater pumps, and decay heat being relieved to the main condenser via the turbine bypass valves.
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this event by the licensee.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 35901
Rep Org: NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER
Licensee: POWER RESOURCES, INC.
Region: 4
City: CARBON State: WY
County:
License #:
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GAUTHIER
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Licensee: POWER RESOURCES, INC.
Region: 4
City: CARBON State: WY
County:
License #:
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: GAUTHIER
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 07/07/1999
Notification Time: 18:34 [ET]
Event Date: 07/07/1999
Event Time: 13:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 07/07/1999
Notification Time: 18:34 [ET]
Event Date: 07/07/1999
Event Time: 13:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 07/07/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
CHARLES MARSCHALL (R4)
JOHN SURMEIER (NMSS)
DANIAL GILLEN (NMSS)
FEMA, DOE, HHS, (FAX)
EPA, DOT (NRC), USDA (FAX)
CHARLES MARSCHALL (R4)
JOHN SURMEIER (NMSS)
DANIAL GILLEN (NMSS)
FEMA, DOE, HHS, (FAX)
EPA, DOT (NRC), USDA (FAX)
SPILLAGE AND CLEANUP OF 3-5 GALLONS OF WATER CONTAINING LSA OF URANIUM BYPRODUCT MATERIAL.
FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER.
A dumpster transporting LSA byproduct material to a disposal site developed a minor leak. The dumpster leaked 3 to 5 gallons of water containing LSA of uranium byproduct material on the ground next to a roadway (highway 487 about 50 miles Southwest of Carbon, Wyoming). The area affected by the leak was less than 20 square feet and cleanup of the contaminated soil is in progress.
This event was reported to the National Response Center by William Kearney, Power Resources, Inc., located in Douglas, Wyoming.
FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER.
A dumpster transporting LSA byproduct material to a disposal site developed a minor leak. The dumpster leaked 3 to 5 gallons of water containing LSA of uranium byproduct material on the ground next to a roadway (highway 487 about 50 miles Southwest of Carbon, Wyoming). The area affected by the leak was less than 20 square feet and cleanup of the contaminated soil is in progress.
This event was reported to the National Response Center by William Kearney, Power Resources, Inc., located in Douglas, Wyoming.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 35953
Rep Org: OR DEPT OF HEALTH RAD PROTECTION
Licensee: SMURFIT NEWSPRINT COMPANY
Region: 4
City: OREGON CITY State: OR
County:
License #: ORE-90296
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: WRIGHT
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Licensee: SMURFIT NEWSPRINT COMPANY
Region: 4
City: OREGON CITY State: OR
County:
License #: ORE-90296
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: WRIGHT
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 07/23/1999
Notification Time: 14:52 [ET]
Event Date: 07/07/1999
Event Time: 10:49 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/1999
Notification Time: 14:52 [ET]
Event Date: 07/07/1999
Event Time: 10:49 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 07/23/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
ELMO COLLINS (R4)
SCOTT MOORE (NMSS)
ELMO COLLINS (R4)
SCOTT MOORE (NMSS)
STUCK SHUTTER ON A K-RAY LEVEL DETECTOR
ON 07/16/99, A SMURFIT NEWSPRINT COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE NOTIFIED THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RADIATION PROTECTION THAT THE SHUTTER ON A MODEL 7062B K-RAY LEVEL DETECTOR AT THE SMURFIT NEWSPRINT COMPANY FACILITY IN OREGON CITY, OREGON STUCK OPEN FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. THE DETECTOR IS LOCATED IN THE #5 TMP STEAMING TUBE/TANK WHICH IS USED FOR PROCESSING PAPER. A TN TECHNOLOGIES REPRESENTATIVE WILL GO TO THE PLANT TO REPLACE THE DETECTOR.
ON 07/16/99, A SMURFIT NEWSPRINT COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE NOTIFIED THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RADIATION PROTECTION THAT THE SHUTTER ON A MODEL 7062B K-RAY LEVEL DETECTOR AT THE SMURFIT NEWSPRINT COMPANY FACILITY IN OREGON CITY, OREGON STUCK OPEN FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. THE DETECTOR IS LOCATED IN THE #5 TMP STEAMING TUBE/TANK WHICH IS USED FOR PROCESSING PAPER. A TN TECHNOLOGIES REPRESENTATIVE WILL GO TO THE PLANT TO REPLACE THE DETECTOR.