Event Notification Report for July 15, 1999
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/14/1999 - 07/15/1999
EVENT NUMBERS
35922359233593636315
Power Reactor
Event Number: 35922
Facility: MCGUIRE
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: KATHLEEN BRESLIN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: KATHLEEN BRESLIN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 07/15/1999
Notification Time: 16:45 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/1999
Event Time: 14:44 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/1999
Notification Time: 16:45 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/1999
Event Time: 14:44 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/1999
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):
ANN BOLAND (R2)
ANN BOLAND (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
UNIT 2 EXPERIENCED AN AUTOMATIC REACTOR TRIP FROM 100% POWER DURING RPS TESTING.
THE McGUIRE UNIT 2 REACTOR TRIPPED FROM 100% POWER. THE TRIP INVOLVED AN AUTOMATIC ACTUATION OF THE REACTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM (RPS). INVESTIGATION OF THE CAUSE OF THE REACTOR TRIP IS IN PROGRESS AND IS BELIEVED TO BE FROM 'A' TRAIN SOLID STATE PROTECTION SYSTEM (SSPS) TESTING. THE '2A' AUXILIARY FEEDWATER PUMP DID NOT START AUTOMATICALLY AND WAS MANUALLY STARTED.
UNIT 2 IS CURRENTLY STABLE IN MODE 3. NO PRIMARY OR SECONDARY POWER OPERATED RELIEF VALVES OR SAFETY VALVES LIFTED DURING THE TRANSIENT. ALL CONTROL RODS FULLY INSERTED. THE MAIN FEEDWATER SYSTEM HAS BEEN RESTORED WITH DECAY HEAT BEING REJECTED TO THE MAIN CONDENSER. THE EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATORS ARE AVAILABLE, IF NEEDED. THE LICENSEE INFORMED THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR.
* * * UPDATE AT 0730 EDT ON 7/16/99 BY THAD REAMES TO FANGIE JONES * * *
The cause of the reactor trip was determined to be a turbine trip while reactor power was greater than 48%. The turbine trip was due to testing that was being performed on the '2A' reactor trip breaker after it had been replaced. The test caused the turbine trip signal because the new reactor trip breaker had a bad set of contacts in it. The '2A' reactor trip breaker has been replaced and verified operable.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. The Headquarters Operations Officer notified the R2DO (Ann Boland).
THE McGUIRE UNIT 2 REACTOR TRIPPED FROM 100% POWER. THE TRIP INVOLVED AN AUTOMATIC ACTUATION OF THE REACTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM (RPS). INVESTIGATION OF THE CAUSE OF THE REACTOR TRIP IS IN PROGRESS AND IS BELIEVED TO BE FROM 'A' TRAIN SOLID STATE PROTECTION SYSTEM (SSPS) TESTING. THE '2A' AUXILIARY FEEDWATER PUMP DID NOT START AUTOMATICALLY AND WAS MANUALLY STARTED.
UNIT 2 IS CURRENTLY STABLE IN MODE 3. NO PRIMARY OR SECONDARY POWER OPERATED RELIEF VALVES OR SAFETY VALVES LIFTED DURING THE TRANSIENT. ALL CONTROL RODS FULLY INSERTED. THE MAIN FEEDWATER SYSTEM HAS BEEN RESTORED WITH DECAY HEAT BEING REJECTED TO THE MAIN CONDENSER. THE EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATORS ARE AVAILABLE, IF NEEDED. THE LICENSEE INFORMED THE NRC RESIDENT INSPECTOR.
* * * UPDATE AT 0730 EDT ON 7/16/99 BY THAD REAMES TO FANGIE JONES * * *
The cause of the reactor trip was determined to be a turbine trip while reactor power was greater than 48%. The turbine trip was due to testing that was being performed on the '2A' reactor trip breaker after it had been replaced. The test caused the turbine trip signal because the new reactor trip breaker had a bad set of contacts in it. The '2A' reactor trip breaker has been replaced and verified operable.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. The Headquarters Operations Officer notified the R2DO (Ann Boland).
General Information or Other
Event Number: 35923
Rep Org: MD RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Licensee: KCI TECHNOLOGIES
Region: 1
City: LAYTONSVILLE State: MD
County: MONTGOMERY
License #: MD-05-150-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DONNA GAINES
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Licensee: KCI TECHNOLOGIES
Region: 1
City: LAYTONSVILLE State: MD
County: MONTGOMERY
License #: MD-05-150-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DONNA GAINES
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 07/16/1999
Notification Time: 10:44 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/1999
Event Time: 15:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/1999
Notification Time: 10:44 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/1999
Event Time: 15:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/16/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JOHN WHITE (R1)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
JOHN WHITE (R1)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
DAMAGED TROXLER MOISTURE/DENSITY GAUGE
The state of Maryland reported that a Troxler moisture/density gauge, model number 3411B and serial number 11038, was damaged (run over) at the Oaks Sanitary Landfill in Laytonsville, MD on 7/15/99. The state responded to the scene along with the licensee's Radiation Safety Office (KCI Technologies of Baltimore, MD). The gauge was damaged. The source was in the shielded position. The gauge was surveyed and it was determined that the shielding had not been compromised. The gauge was returned to the licensee's facility in Baltimore and will be shipped to Troxler for disposal.
There were no personnel overexposures or contaminations, and the source was still intact.
The state of Maryland reported that a Troxler moisture/density gauge, model number 3411B and serial number 11038, was damaged (run over) at the Oaks Sanitary Landfill in Laytonsville, MD on 7/15/99. The state responded to the scene along with the licensee's Radiation Safety Office (KCI Technologies of Baltimore, MD). The gauge was damaged. The source was in the shielded position. The gauge was surveyed and it was determined that the shielding had not been compromised. The gauge was returned to the licensee's facility in Baltimore and will be shipped to Troxler for disposal.
There were no personnel overexposures or contaminations, and the source was still intact.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 35936
Rep Org: TN DIV OF RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH
Licensee: GE INSPECTION SERVICES
Region: 2
City: State: TN
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DEBRA SHULTS (fax)
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Licensee: GE INSPECTION SERVICES
Region: 2
City: State: TN
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DEBRA SHULTS (fax)
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 07/20/1999
Notification Time: 08:39 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/1999
Event Time: 12:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/20/1999
Notification Time: 08:39 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/1999
Event Time: 12:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/20/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
ANN BOLAND (R2)
DON COOL (NMSS)
ANN BOLAND (R2)
DON COOL (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - PERSONNEL OVEREXPOSURE
On 07/19/99, the TN Division of Radiological Health (TN DRH) was notified by the Corporate Radiation Safety Officer for GE Inspection Services of an overexposure to an Assistant Radiographer. The overexposure occurred on 07/15/99 and was not reported to the TN DRH within the 24-hour requirement.
A radiographer and an assistant were conducting radiography when they noted that the pocket dosimeter was off scale. They ceased operations and sent the dosimeter badges to Landauer for analysis on 07/16/99. According to Landauer, the assistant radiographer received a 17-rem whole body dose. It appears that the operator did not follow proper procedures for use of the device since the source was not returned fully into the camera. TN DRH staff is on site on 07/20/99 conducting an investigation.
This is report #TN-99-095.
On 07/19/99, the TN Division of Radiological Health (TN DRH) was notified by the Corporate Radiation Safety Officer for GE Inspection Services of an overexposure to an Assistant Radiographer. The overexposure occurred on 07/15/99 and was not reported to the TN DRH within the 24-hour requirement.
A radiographer and an assistant were conducting radiography when they noted that the pocket dosimeter was off scale. They ceased operations and sent the dosimeter badges to Landauer for analysis on 07/16/99. According to Landauer, the assistant radiographer received a 17-rem whole body dose. It appears that the operator did not follow proper procedures for use of the device since the source was not returned fully into the camera. TN DRH staff is on site on 07/20/99 conducting an investigation.
This is report #TN-99-095.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 36315
Rep Org: 3M COMPANY
Licensee: 3M COMPANY
Region: 3
City: ST PAUL State: MN
County:
License #: 22-00057-34G
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ENTWISTLE
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Licensee: 3M COMPANY
Region: 3
City: ST PAUL State: MN
County:
License #: 22-00057-34G
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ENTWISTLE
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 10/20/1999
Notification Time: 11:20 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/1999
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/20/1999
Notification Time: 11:20 [ET]
Event Date: 07/15/1999
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/20/1999
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
Person (Organization):
GEOFFREY WRIGHT (R3)
SCOTT MOORE EO (NMSS)
GEOFFREY WRIGHT (R3)
SCOTT MOORE EO (NMSS)
THE 3M COMPANY REPORTED THEY HAD LOST A STATIC ELIMINATOR.
A 3M MODEL 703 STATIC ELIMINATOR WAS REPORTED MISSING FROM A CABINET IN BUILDING 270 AT THE 3M CENTER IN ST PAUL, MN. IT WAS LAST SEEN 07/99 AND A THOROUGH SEARCH HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. THE ORIGINAL ACTIVITY OF THE ELIMINATOR WAS 200 MILLICURIES OF TRITIUM. NOW ITS TOTAL ACTIVITY IS 90 MILLICURIES OF TRITIUM. THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE HAND HELD GUN SHAPED DEVICE IS 7031793.
A 3M MODEL 703 STATIC ELIMINATOR WAS REPORTED MISSING FROM A CABINET IN BUILDING 270 AT THE 3M CENTER IN ST PAUL, MN. IT WAS LAST SEEN 07/99 AND A THOROUGH SEARCH HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. THE ORIGINAL ACTIVITY OF THE ELIMINATOR WAS 200 MILLICURIES OF TRITIUM. NOW ITS TOTAL ACTIVITY IS 90 MILLICURIES OF TRITIUM. THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE HAND HELD GUN SHAPED DEVICE IS 7031793.