Event Notification Report for April 03, 2001
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
04/02/2001 - 04/03/2001
EVENT NUMBERS
37883378843788537886378873788837916
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 37883
Rep Org: MALLINCKRODT, INC.
Licensee: MALLINCKRODT,INC.
Region: 3
City: MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL State: MN
County:
License #: 24-17450-02MD
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: WILLIAM CRAWFORD
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Licensee: MALLINCKRODT,INC.
Region: 3
City: MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL State: MN
County:
License #: 24-17450-02MD
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: WILLIAM CRAWFORD
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 04/03/2001
Notification Time: 11:59 [ET]
Event Date: 04/03/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/03/2001
Notification Time: 11:59 [ET]
Event Date: 04/03/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/03/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL JORDAN (R3)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
MICHAEL JORDAN (R3)
FRED BROWN (NMSS)
PHARMACY RECEIVED GENERATOR WITH SLIGHTLY HIGH SURFACE READING
The Mallinckrodt Pharmacy received a generator with a surface reading of slightly greater than the 200 millirem per hour from the Mallinckrodt facility in St. Louis, Missouri. There was no surface contamination, the swipe test was negative. The package had a transport index of 6.0 with a yellow 3 label package with transport index of 1.5. The manufacturer has been notified and is investigating the event.
The Mallinckrodt Pharmacy received a generator with a surface reading of slightly greater than the 200 millirem per hour from the Mallinckrodt facility in St. Louis, Missouri. There was no surface contamination, the swipe test was negative. The package had a transport index of 6.0 with a yellow 3 label package with transport index of 1.5. The manufacturer has been notified and is investigating the event.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 37884
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: GEO SOLUTIONS
Region: 4
City: SAN LUIS OBISPO State: CA
County:
License #: 6286-40
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RECA OMAR
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Licensee: GEO SOLUTIONS
Region: 4
City: SAN LUIS OBISPO State: CA
County:
License #: 6286-40
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RECA OMAR
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 04/03/2001
Notification Time: 14:10 [ET]
Event Date: 04/03/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 04/03/2001
Notification Time: 14:10 [ET]
Event Date: 04/03/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 04/03/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
LINDA SMITH (R4)
CHARLES COX (NMSS)
LINDA SMITH (R4)
CHARLES COX (NMSS)
MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE RUN OVER AND DAMAGED
Geo Solutions reported to the State of California that a Humbolt moisture density gauge was run over at a work site in Atascadero, CA. The case is cracked, but the insides appear intact. The licensee is contacting the vendor for proper handling. There is no further information at this time.
* * * UPDATED AT 1732 EDT ON 4/3/01 BY RECA OMAR TO FANGIE JONES * * *
Geo Solutions Radiation Safety Officer made a further report about the gauge. The source is intact, the electronics are still working, and a survey indicated no leakage. The gauge has been placed in storage until the vendor takes possession and performs a leak test. A construction bulldozer ran over the gauge.
The R4DO (Linda Smith) and the NMSS EO (Patricia Holahan) were notified.
Geo Solutions reported to the State of California that a Humbolt moisture density gauge was run over at a work site in Atascadero, CA. The case is cracked, but the insides appear intact. The licensee is contacting the vendor for proper handling. There is no further information at this time.
* * * UPDATED AT 1732 EDT ON 4/3/01 BY RECA OMAR TO FANGIE JONES * * *
Geo Solutions Radiation Safety Officer made a further report about the gauge. The source is intact, the electronics are still working, and a survey indicated no leakage. The gauge has been placed in storage until the vendor takes possession and performs a leak test. A construction bulldozer ran over the gauge.
The R4DO (Linda Smith) and the NMSS EO (Patricia Holahan) were notified.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37885
Facility: GRAND GULF
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: ERNEST MATES
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Region: 4 State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: ERNEST MATES
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 04/03/2001
Notification Time: 15:03 [ET]
Event Date: 04/03/2001
Event Time: 12:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/03/2001
Notification Time: 15:03 [ET]
Event Date: 04/03/2001
Event Time: 12:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/03/2001
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):
LINDA SMITH (R4)
LINDA SMITH (R4)
| 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 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY DUE TO SPURIOUS SIREN ACTUATION
The licensee notified Claiborne County Civil Defense that a single offsite emergency siren sounded spuriously for about 25 minutes today starting about 1200 CDT.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
The licensee notified Claiborne County Civil Defense that a single offsite emergency siren sounded spuriously for about 25 minutes today starting about 1200 CDT.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37886
Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: C. D. MARPLE
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: C. D. MARPLE
HQ OPS Officer: FANGIE JONES
Notification Date: 04/03/2001
Notification Time: 16:12 [ET]
Event Date: 04/03/2001
Event Time: 16:09 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/03/2001
Notification Time: 16:12 [ET]
Event Date: 04/03/2001
Event Time: 16:09 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/03/2001
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):
KEN BARR (R2)
KEN BARR (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Hot Shutdown | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
STATE AGENCY NOTIFIED OF INJURED LOGGERHEAD TURTLE FOUND IN THE INTAKE CANAL
The licensee notified the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regarding an injured loggerhead turtle found in the plant's intake canal. The turtle will be sent out for rehabilitation.
The licensee intends to notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
The licensee notified the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regarding an injured loggerhead turtle found in the plant's intake canal. The turtle will be sent out for rehabilitation.
The licensee intends to notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37887
Facility: DRESDEN
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-1,[2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: RON WIGGINS
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-1,[2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: RON WIGGINS
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Notification Date: 04/04/2001
Notification Time: 02:19 [ET]
Event Date: 04/03/2001
Event Time: 23:58 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/04/2001
Notification Time: 02:19 [ET]
Event Date: 04/03/2001
Event Time: 23:58 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/04/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL PARKER (R3)
MICHAEL PARKER (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | M/R | Y | 27 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
MANUAL REACTOR SCRAM FROM 27% POWER DUE TO A RECIRULATION PUMP TRIP FOR UNKNOWN REASONS WHILE THE UNIT WAS IN SINGLE LOOP OPERATION
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"[The] unit was operating [in] single loop (2A [recirculation] pump operating) when the 2A [recirculation] pump tripped. The [nuclear station operator] manually scrammed the unit as required by procedure. During the event, Group II and III isolations were received. All equipment operated as expected. [The] unit is [currently] stable in Mode 3. Restart is being evaluated."
The licensee stated that reactor vessel water level decreased to +5 inches and that the Group II and III isolation setpoint was +8 inches. The Group II and III isolations have been reset, and ventilation has been restored.
The normal reactor feedwater system is currently being utilized to supply water to the reactor vessel, and containment parameters are normal. The steam dumps to the condenser were available but not needed.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"[The] unit was operating [in] single loop (2A [recirculation] pump operating) when the 2A [recirculation] pump tripped. The [nuclear station operator] manually scrammed the unit as required by procedure. During the event, Group II and III isolations were received. All equipment operated as expected. [The] unit is [currently] stable in Mode 3. Restart is being evaluated."
The licensee stated that reactor vessel water level decreased to +5 inches and that the Group II and III isolation setpoint was +8 inches. The Group II and III isolations have been reset, and ventilation has been restored.
The normal reactor feedwater system is currently being utilized to supply water to the reactor vessel, and containment parameters are normal. The steam dumps to the condenser were available but not needed.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 37888
Facility: BROWNS FERRY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: DAVID TIDWELL
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: DAVID TIDWELL
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Notification Date: 04/04/2001
Notification Time: 07:22 [ET]
Event Date: 04/03/2001
Event Time: 23:51 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/04/2001
Notification Time: 07:22 [ET]
Event Date: 04/03/2001
Event Time: 23:51 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/04/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
KEN BARR (R2)
KEN BARR (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | A | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
REACTOR SCRAM ON WEST SCRAM DISCHARGE VOLUME HIGH WATER LEVEL DUE TO APPARENT LEAKAGE THROUGH THE SCRAM VALVES
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"During a refueling outage while picking up a hold order on the control rod drive system, water level in the scram discharge volume instrument volume started to rise from apparent leakage through the scram valves. At 2351 [CDT,] a reactor scram was received on the west scram [discharge volume] high water level. All expected alarms and actuations were received. All control rods were initially 'full in,' and no rod movement occurred."
The licensee stated that there was nothing unusual or misunderstood and that all systems functioned as required. The licensee also stated that at the time of the event, work was being performed on the scram discharge volume drain valves which inhibited the ability to drain the scram discharge volume.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
The following text is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"During a refueling outage while picking up a hold order on the control rod drive system, water level in the scram discharge volume instrument volume started to rise from apparent leakage through the scram valves. At 2351 [CDT,] a reactor scram was received on the west scram [discharge volume] high water level. All expected alarms and actuations were received. All control rods were initially 'full in,' and no rod movement occurred."
The licensee stated that there was nothing unusual or misunderstood and that all systems functioned as required. The licensee also stated that at the time of the event, work was being performed on the scram discharge volume drain valves which inhibited the ability to drain the scram discharge volume.
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 37916
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: UNKNOWN
Region: 4
City: SAN DIEGO State: CA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT GREGER
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Licensee: UNKNOWN
Region: 4
City: SAN DIEGO State: CA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT GREGER
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Notification Date: 04/10/2001
Notification Time: 14:59 [ET]
Event Date: 04/03/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 04/13/2001
Notification Time: 14:59 [ET]
Event Date: 04/03/2001
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 04/13/2001
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
MARK SHAFFER (R4)
BRIAN SMITH (NMSS)
AARON DANIS (IAT)
NADER MAMISH (IRO)
MARK SHAFFER (R4)
BRIAN SMITH (NMSS)
AARON DANIS (IAT)
NADER MAMISH (IRO)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT REGARDING RECOVERY OF FIVE ABANDONED CESIUM-137 SOURCES IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.
The following text is a portion of a document that was E-mailed to the NRC operations center by the California Radiation Control Program:
"On the evening of 4/3, the Hazardous Incident Response Team (HIRT) here in San Diego responded to a situation involving an abandoned radiation source at a Vons parking lot located at 620 Dennery Rd., SD 92154. A Vons clerk reported that a person told him that a bomb was left in the parking lot. When the clerk returned with his manager, the man was gone. A black case was left in a shopping cart, which the clerk opened [...]. No bomb was present, but there was a lead container containing a radiation source. The maximum reading the HIRT obtained at the scene was 12 mRem/hr at the surface of the lead container; HIRT took possession of the source."
"[Jon Dillon (DHS-RHB)] was contacted the next morning to assist in evaluating this source of radiation. There was an old label on the outside of the pig that indicated Nuclear Associates as the manufacturer and that there was a total activity of 320 mCi of Cs-137 in what appeared to be five sources. No date was indicated, and the To: line only stated Tijuana. Using a portable MCA, [it was determined] that the sources inside the pig were in fact Cs-137. Using [a] Victoreen 450P, [the] measured a range of exposures [was determined to be] from 10 mR/hr to 28 mR/hr at various positions around the lead pig. In order to identify the sources, [the pig was] carefully opened[, and] five small cylindrical sources [could be seen] recessed in the lead pig. The sources were about 1/8" in diameter, and only about a 1/8" of the length was visible. [It was estimated] that these sources were 3/4" to 1" in length. The Victoreen quickly jumped up to 5.8 R/hr, so [the pig was] quickly closed [...] to return the dose down to the mR range. [The pig was] re-sealed [...] with duct tape and the original metal band[, and then the container was] temporarily placed [...] back in the 5 gallon pail that the HIRT team used to recover the source. The container was then appropriately labeled for storage."
"Dave Cammell, who is with [the] HIRT, contacted Nuclear Associates directly regarding this source, and they are sending a package to ship this source back to them. At this time, [it is not known] what the sources were used for. By the physical condition of the label and the tape on the pig, [it was estimated] that this is 15-20 years old, if not more. The [sources] will be secured in the HIRT laboratory until [the shipping materials are received] from Nuclear Associates. There has been no media attention thus far."
Law enforcement investigation revealed that this incident was not malicious in nature.
Call the NRC operations officer for state contact information.
The following text is a portion of a document that was E-mailed to the NRC operations center by the California Radiation Control Program:
"On the evening of 4/3, the Hazardous Incident Response Team (HIRT) here in San Diego responded to a situation involving an abandoned radiation source at a Vons parking lot located at 620 Dennery Rd., SD 92154. A Vons clerk reported that a person told him that a bomb was left in the parking lot. When the clerk returned with his manager, the man was gone. A black case was left in a shopping cart, which the clerk opened [...]. No bomb was present, but there was a lead container containing a radiation source. The maximum reading the HIRT obtained at the scene was 12 mRem/hr at the surface of the lead container; HIRT took possession of the source."
"[Jon Dillon (DHS-RHB)] was contacted the next morning to assist in evaluating this source of radiation. There was an old label on the outside of the pig that indicated Nuclear Associates as the manufacturer and that there was a total activity of 320 mCi of Cs-137 in what appeared to be five sources. No date was indicated, and the To: line only stated Tijuana. Using a portable MCA, [it was determined] that the sources inside the pig were in fact Cs-137. Using [a] Victoreen 450P, [the] measured a range of exposures [was determined to be] from 10 mR/hr to 28 mR/hr at various positions around the lead pig. In order to identify the sources, [the pig was] carefully opened[, and] five small cylindrical sources [could be seen] recessed in the lead pig. The sources were about 1/8" in diameter, and only about a 1/8" of the length was visible. [It was estimated] that these sources were 3/4" to 1" in length. The Victoreen quickly jumped up to 5.8 R/hr, so [the pig was] quickly closed [...] to return the dose down to the mR range. [The pig was] re-sealed [...] with duct tape and the original metal band[, and then the container was] temporarily placed [...] back in the 5 gallon pail that the HIRT team used to recover the source. The container was then appropriately labeled for storage."
"Dave Cammell, who is with [the] HIRT, contacted Nuclear Associates directly regarding this source, and they are sending a package to ship this source back to them. At this time, [it is not known] what the sources were used for. By the physical condition of the label and the tape on the pig, [it was estimated] that this is 15-20 years old, if not more. The [sources] will be secured in the HIRT laboratory until [the shipping materials are received] from Nuclear Associates. There has been no media attention thus far."
Law enforcement investigation revealed that this incident was not malicious in nature.
Call the NRC operations officer for state contact information.