Event Notification Report for May 13, 2004
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/12/2004 - 05/13/2004
EVENT NUMBERS
4075140743407444074540746
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 40751
Rep Org: U.S. ARMY
Licensee: U.S. ARMY
Region: 3
City: ROCK ISLAND State: IL
County:
License #: 10-00722-06
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: THOMAS GIZICKI
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Licensee: U.S. ARMY
Region: 3
City: ROCK ISLAND State: IL
County:
License #: 10-00722-06
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: THOMAS GIZICKI
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 05/14/2004
Notification Time: 17:38 [ET]
Event Date: 05/13/2004
Event Time: 12:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/14/2004
Notification Time: 17:38 [ET]
Event Date: 05/13/2004
Event Time: 12:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/14/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(1) - UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(1) - UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION
Person (Organization):
ANNE MARIE STONE (R3)
LINDA SMITH (R4)
ROBERT PIERSON (NMSS)
ANNE MARIE STONE (R3)
LINDA SMITH (R4)
ROBERT PIERSON (NMSS)
CONTAMINATION EVENT WHILE CONDUCTING MAINTENANCE
"The incident occurred at Ft Carson, CO in the Direct Support (DS) maintenance Shop on 13 May 2004. It involved a M64A1 mortar sight unit containing 6.69 curies of tritium gas in sealed source form (NSN 124001-379-7953). The M64 mortar was being turned in by the 10th Special Forces for routine maintenance. It was discovered that a mechanical pin needed to be removed from the M64 in order to fix it. After fixing the pin the device was leak tested. Leak test results showed removable contamination of approximately 2.5 million dpm [disintegrations per minute] (1.12 microcuries). The RSO took immediate action upon receiving the wipe test result of the device. He double bagged the device and placed it in a secured area. Several area wipes were performed of the shop area and of areas outside the shop area. The shop area showed contamination ranging from 500 dpm to 900 K dpm. The RSO took action to remove items from the shop that were contaminated. Survey results showed that the tritium contamination did not spread outside of the machining area. Three persons were bioassayed. Bioassay results were not available at the time of this report."
"The incident occurred at Ft Carson, CO in the Direct Support (DS) maintenance Shop on 13 May 2004. It involved a M64A1 mortar sight unit containing 6.69 curies of tritium gas in sealed source form (NSN 124001-379-7953). The M64 mortar was being turned in by the 10th Special Forces for routine maintenance. It was discovered that a mechanical pin needed to be removed from the M64 in order to fix it. After fixing the pin the device was leak tested. Leak test results showed removable contamination of approximately 2.5 million dpm [disintegrations per minute] (1.12 microcuries). The RSO took immediate action upon receiving the wipe test result of the device. He double bagged the device and placed it in a secured area. Several area wipes were performed of the shop area and of areas outside the shop area. The shop area showed contamination ranging from 500 dpm to 900 K dpm. The RSO took action to remove items from the shop that were contaminated. Survey results showed that the tritium contamination did not spread outside of the machining area. Three persons were bioassayed. Bioassay results were not available at the time of this report."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40743
Facility: POINT BEACH
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: JIM WILSON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: JIM WILSON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 05/13/2004
Notification Time: 16:47 [ET]
Event Date: 05/13/2004
Event Time: 10:29 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/13/2004
Notification Time: 16:47 [ET]
Event Date: 05/13/2004
Event Time: 10:29 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/13/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
ANNE MARIE STONE (R3)
CHRISTOPHER GRIMES (NRR)
ANNE MARIE STONE (R3)
CHRISTOPHER GRIMES (NRR)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
NON-ACTIVE LICENSED OPERATOR TESTED POSITIVE FOR ALCOHOL
A non-active licensed employee was determined to be under the influence of alcohol during for cause testing. The employee's access has been suspended to the Point Beach Nuclear Plant and all other Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC) sites. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
A non-active licensed employee was determined to be under the influence of alcohol during for cause testing. The employee's access has been suspended to the Point Beach Nuclear Plant and all other Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC) sites. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 40744
Rep Org: APPLIED TESTING INC
Licensee: APPLIED TESTING INC
Region: 1
City: NORRISTOWN State: PA
County:
License #: 37-30701-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MELISSA HEELY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Licensee: APPLIED TESTING INC
Region: 1
City: NORRISTOWN State: PA
County:
License #: 37-30701-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MELISSA HEELY
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 05/13/2004
Notification Time: 16:00 [ET]
Event Date: 05/13/2004
Event Time: 09:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/13/2004
Notification Time: 16:00 [ET]
Event Date: 05/13/2004
Event Time: 09:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/13/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
ROBERT PIERSON (NMSS)
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
ROBERT PIERSON (NMSS)
DAMAGED TROXLER GAUGE
At approximately 0940 EDT on 05/13/04, an employee set a Troxler Moisture Density Gauge (Model: 3411B, S/N: 9031, containing an 8 milliCurie Cs-137 (S/N: 750-3440) and a 40 milliCurie Am-241:Be (S/N: 47-5500) source) down to prepare for testing. Another contractor in a pick-up truck drove through and knocked over the gauge. The source was in the locked position when the gauge was knocked over. The employee cordoned off the area and checked the gauge for damage. The gauge had little damage but the source appears to be bent in the stowed position. The gauge will be sent to NorthEast Technical Services for repair or decommissioning.
At approximately 0940 EDT on 05/13/04, an employee set a Troxler Moisture Density Gauge (Model: 3411B, S/N: 9031, containing an 8 milliCurie Cs-137 (S/N: 750-3440) and a 40 milliCurie Am-241:Be (S/N: 47-5500) source) down to prepare for testing. Another contractor in a pick-up truck drove through and knocked over the gauge. The source was in the locked position when the gauge was knocked over. The employee cordoned off the area and checked the gauge for damage. The gauge had little damage but the source appears to be bent in the stowed position. The gauge will be sent to NorthEast Technical Services for repair or decommissioning.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 40745
Rep Org: ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES LTD
Licensee: ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVIES LTD
Region: 1
City: CULPEPPER State: VA
County:
License #: 45-25583-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: OMER BUZYOZ
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Licensee: ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVIES LTD
Region: 1
City: CULPEPPER State: VA
County:
License #: 45-25583-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: OMER BUZYOZ
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 05/13/2004
Notification Time: 18:26 [ET]
Event Date: 05/13/2004
Event Time: 14:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/13/2004
Notification Time: 18:26 [ET]
Event Date: 05/13/2004
Event Time: 14:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/13/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
ROBERT PIERSON (NMSS)
JOHN ROGGE (R1)
ROBERT PIERSON (NMSS)
DAMAGED CPN MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
At approximately 1430 EDT on 05/13/04, an equipment operator backed a truck over a CPN moisture density gauge model MC1DRP, Serial No. MD30506972, containing an 10 milliCurie Cs-137 and a 50 milliCurie Am-241:Be source. The exterior cover of the gauge was damaged, the source rod was stuck in the shielded position at the time the incident occurred. The top shield was broken off. The technician removed personnel from the area and contacted the company headquarters who contacted the manufacturer. The technician placed the gauge in a five gallon bucket filled with gravel. The bucket and gauge are locked in a truck for transportation to the home office in Fredericksburg, VA. Radiation measurement before the gauge was placed in the bucket was 2 millirem per hour at five feet. Radiation measurement after the gauge was placed in the bucket was 0.6 millirem per hour at one meter. The ground where the accident occurred was also surveyed at a slow pace at a distance of 1 inch, and no reading was recorded other than background radiation. The licensee will conduct a leak test of the gauge when the gauge reaches Fredericksburg, VA. They plan to ship the gauge to the manufacturer.
At approximately 1430 EDT on 05/13/04, an equipment operator backed a truck over a CPN moisture density gauge model MC1DRP, Serial No. MD30506972, containing an 10 milliCurie Cs-137 and a 50 milliCurie Am-241:Be source. The exterior cover of the gauge was damaged, the source rod was stuck in the shielded position at the time the incident occurred. The top shield was broken off. The technician removed personnel from the area and contacted the company headquarters who contacted the manufacturer. The technician placed the gauge in a five gallon bucket filled with gravel. The bucket and gauge are locked in a truck for transportation to the home office in Fredericksburg, VA. Radiation measurement before the gauge was placed in the bucket was 2 millirem per hour at five feet. Radiation measurement after the gauge was placed in the bucket was 0.6 millirem per hour at one meter. The ground where the accident occurred was also surveyed at a slow pace at a distance of 1 inch, and no reading was recorded other than background radiation. The licensee will conduct a leak test of the gauge when the gauge reaches Fredericksburg, VA. They plan to ship the gauge to the manufacturer.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40746
Facility: DRESDEN
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-1,[2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: WARREN DEAGLE
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-1,[2] GE-3,[3] GE-3
NRC Notified By: WARREN DEAGLE
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 05/13/2004
Notification Time: 22:12 [ET]
Event Date: 05/13/2004
Event Time: 19:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/13/2004
Notification Time: 22:12 [ET]
Event Date: 05/13/2004
Event Time: 19:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/13/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
ANNE MARIE STONE (R3)
ANNE MARIE STONE (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 98 | Power Operation | 98 | Power Operation |
| 3 | N | Y | 99 | Power Operation | 99 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF ENS AND COMMERCIAL PHONE LINES TO CONTROL ROOMS
"At 1915 CST, Dresden personnel identified that the ENS phone was not operational, either with outgoing or incoming calls. The NRC Ops Center was contacted via the normal commercial phone system and informed of the situation. Call back from the NRC via the commercial phone line failed as Dresden is currently not receiving outside phone calls due to the failure. A call back method through BPO [Bulk Power Operations] has been established. The phone problem appears to be not at the Dresden Site, SBC [local phone provider] is initiating repairs. Current off-site communications are being augmented via personal cellular telephones."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 1915 CST, Dresden personnel identified that the ENS phone was not operational, either with outgoing or incoming calls. The NRC Ops Center was contacted via the normal commercial phone system and informed of the situation. Call back from the NRC via the commercial phone line failed as Dresden is currently not receiving outside phone calls due to the failure. A call back method through BPO [Bulk Power Operations] has been established. The phone problem appears to be not at the Dresden Site, SBC [local phone provider] is initiating repairs. Current off-site communications are being augmented via personal cellular telephones."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.