Event Notification Report for March 26, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/25/2002 - 03/26/2002
EVENT NUMBERS
38806388003880238803
General Information or Other
Event Number: 38806
Rep Org: US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Licensee: US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Region: 2
City: VICKSBURG State: MS
County:
License #: 23-01544-09
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LINDIGRIN
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Licensee: US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Region: 2
City: VICKSBURG State: MS
County:
License #: 23-01544-09
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: LINDIGRIN
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 03/27/2002
Notification Time: 11:18 [ET]
Event Date: 03/26/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/27/2002
Notification Time: 11:18 [ET]
Event Date: 03/26/2002
Event Time: 00:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/27/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(i) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>1000X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(i) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>1000X
Person (Organization):
CAROLYN EVANS (R2)
CHUCK CAIN (R4)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
CAROLYN EVANS (R2)
CHUCK CAIN (R4)
JOHN HICKEY (NMSS)
THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS IN VICKSBURG, MS. REPORTED A STOLEN TROXLER GAUGE
A Troxler nuclear density gauge model 3440 serial #22605 containing two sealed sources(8 millicuries Cs-137 and 40 millicuries Am-241/Br) was stolen from a trailer at Ft Polk, La. This occurred between 1617 on 3/26/02 and 0650 on 3/27/02. The technicians left the gauge in the locked trailer on 3/26/02, but when they returned the next morning the back door of the trailer had been broken into and the gauge along with other items had been stolen. The Military police and CID were notified. The gauge was stolen in its locked case. Local parish law enforcement was notified. Law enforcement in nearby states will also be notified.
A Troxler nuclear density gauge model 3440 serial #22605 containing two sealed sources(8 millicuries Cs-137 and 40 millicuries Am-241/Br) was stolen from a trailer at Ft Polk, La. This occurred between 1617 on 3/26/02 and 0650 on 3/27/02. The technicians left the gauge in the locked trailer on 3/26/02, but when they returned the next morning the back door of the trailer had been broken into and the gauge along with other items had been stolen. The Military police and CID were notified. The gauge was stolen in its locked case. Local parish law enforcement was notified. Law enforcement in nearby states will also be notified.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38800
Facility: GINNA
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: KEVIN McLAUGHLIN
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: KEVIN McLAUGHLIN
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 03/26/2002
Notification Time: 17:22 [ET]
Event Date: 03/26/2002
Event Time: 11:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/26/2002
Notification Time: 17:22 [ET]
Event Date: 03/26/2002
Event Time: 11:45 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/26/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(v) - EMERGENCY SIREN INOP
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(1)(v) - EMERGENCY SIREN INOP
Person (Organization):
WILLIAM RULAND (R1)
WILLIAM RULAND (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
EMERGENCY SIRENS INOPERABLE
"At 10:15 on March 25, 2002 a silent test was performed from the Monroe County Radio Center at Cobb's Hill. The silent test results showed a failure of all 24 sirens. A siren reset report printed out shortly afterwards showing all 24 sirens normal. The personnel performing the test were unfamiliar with the two different types of reports. They thought that the reset report was another silent test report. A RG&E technician was informed of the siren failure. He contacted Cobb's Hill and determined that the system was operating adequately.
"At 11:43 on March 26, 2002, the siren system engineer went to the Monroe County 911 Center and performed a silent test. All 24 sirens passed the silent test. The test was repeated from West Ave and Cobb's Hill with 100% success at these locations. No documentation could be found of any silent tests performed on 3/25/02 after the initial failure from Cobb's Hill."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this notification by the licensee.
"At 10:15 on March 25, 2002 a silent test was performed from the Monroe County Radio Center at Cobb's Hill. The silent test results showed a failure of all 24 sirens. A siren reset report printed out shortly afterwards showing all 24 sirens normal. The personnel performing the test were unfamiliar with the two different types of reports. They thought that the reset report was another silent test report. A RG&E technician was informed of the siren failure. He contacted Cobb's Hill and determined that the system was operating adequately.
"At 11:43 on March 26, 2002, the siren system engineer went to the Monroe County 911 Center and performed a silent test. All 24 sirens passed the silent test. The test was repeated from West Ave and Cobb's Hill with 100% success at these locations. No documentation could be found of any silent tests performed on 3/25/02 after the initial failure from Cobb's Hill."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this notification by the licensee.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38802
Facility: OYSTER CREEK
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: DAVE PETROSKI
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2
NRC Notified By: DAVE PETROSKI
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 03/26/2002
Notification Time: 18:20 [ET]
Event Date: 03/26/2002
Event Time: 16:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/26/2002
Notification Time: 18:20 [ET]
Event Date: 03/26/2002
Event Time: 16:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/26/2002
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):
WILLIAM RULAND (R1)
WILLIAM RULAND (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO INOPERABLE EFFLUENT RADIATION MONITOR
The licensee notified the Ocean County Utilities Authority, the Ocean County Radiological Officer and the Lacey Municipal Utilities Authority that a sewage radiation monitor has been inoperable for greater than 24 hours. The NRC resident inspector will be informed of this notification by the licensee.
The licensee notified the Ocean County Utilities Authority, the Ocean County Radiological Officer and the Lacey Municipal Utilities Authority that a sewage radiation monitor has been inoperable for greater than 24 hours. The NRC resident inspector will be informed of this notification by the licensee.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38803
Facility: BROWNS FERRY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: R. NACOSTE
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: R. NACOSTE
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 03/26/2002
Notification Time: 22:01 [ET]
Event Date: 03/26/2002
Event Time: 17:52 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/27/2002
Notification Time: 22:01 [ET]
Event Date: 03/26/2002
Event Time: 17:52 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/27/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
CAROLYN EVANS (R2)
CAROLYN EVANS (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
PRESS RELEASE REGARDING INJURED ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE WORKERS
The licensee reported that four maintenance workers were injured while working on the "3B" 4160 VAC board. The individuals, who were not contaminated, were transported offsite for medical treatment. As a result of the event, the board deenergized and the "3C" and "3D" emergency diesel generators automatically started and loaded to supply power to their associated shutdown boards.
The licensee plans to make a press release regarding this event. The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this event by the licensee.
The licensee reported that four maintenance workers were injured while working on the "3B" 4160 VAC board. The individuals, who were not contaminated, were transported offsite for medical treatment. As a result of the event, the board deenergized and the "3C" and "3D" emergency diesel generators automatically started and loaded to supply power to their associated shutdown boards.
The licensee plans to make a press release regarding this event. The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this event by the licensee.