Event Notification Report for August 27, 2004
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
08/26/2004 - 08/27/2004
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40993
Facility: LASALLE
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: JEFF WILLIAMS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: JEFF WILLIAMS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 08/27/2004
Notification Time: 12:20 [ET]
Event Date: 08/27/2004
Event Time: 06:58 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/27/2004
Notification Time: 12:20 [ET]
Event Date: 08/27/2004
Event Time: 06:58 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/27/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
ERIC DUNCAN (R3)
ERIC DUNCAN (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
CONTRACT SUPERVISOR TESTED POSITIVE FOR ALCOHOL
A contract supervisor tested positive for alcohol during a for-cause test. The individual's access to the plant has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
A contract supervisor tested positive for alcohol during a for-cause test. The individual's access to the plant has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 40994
Facility: COMANCHE PEAK
Region: 4 State: TX
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MARK VERBECK
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 4 State: TX
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MARK VERBECK
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 08/27/2004
Notification Time: 12:36 [ET]
Event Date: 08/27/2004
Event Time: 08:50 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/27/2004
Notification Time: 12:36 [ET]
Event Date: 08/27/2004
Event Time: 08:50 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/27/2004
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 JOHNSON (R4)
WILLIAM JOHNSON (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 |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATIONS MADE TO SPILLAGE OF PHOSPHONIC ACID
15 gallon spill of blulab 7016 acid anti-scalant (used for Circulating Water System) of which 5 gallons was caught in a bucket and approximately 10 gallons spilled of which 1 or 2 gallons ended up into the lake. Licensee notified the National Response Center and the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
15 gallon spill of blulab 7016 acid anti-scalant (used for Circulating Water System) of which 5 gallons was caught in a bucket and approximately 10 gallons spilled of which 1 or 2 gallons ended up into the lake. Licensee notified the National Response Center and the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
Hospital
Event Number: 40989
Rep Org: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Licensee: VA MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: DURHAM State: NC
County:
License #: 03-23853-01VA
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: PAUL YURKO
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Licensee: VA MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: DURHAM State: NC
County:
License #: 03-23853-01VA
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: PAUL YURKO
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 08/27/2004
Notification Time: 09:12 [ET]
Event Date: 08/27/2004
Event Time: 08:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/27/2004
Notification Time: 09:12 [ET]
Event Date: 08/27/2004
Event Time: 08:15 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/27/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(2) - EXTERNAL RAD LEVELS > LIMITS
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(2) - EXTERNAL RAD LEVELS > LIMITS
Person (Organization):
EUGENE COBEY (R1)
ERIC DUNCAN (R3)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
EUGENE COBEY (R1)
ERIC DUNCAN (R3)
TOM ESSIG (NMSS)
THE LICENSEE REPORTED EXTERNAL RADIATION LEVELS ON A PACKAGE EXCEEDING THE LIMITS OF 10CFR 71.47.
The event occurred at a medical broad-scope permittee authorized under the master materials license issued to the Department of Veterans Affairs, NRC License 03-23853-OIVA. The permittee is VA Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
The event occurred on August 27, 2004, and was discovered at 8:15 AM EDT on the same day. The basis for the event is under 10 CFR 20.1906(d)(2) in that a package received in the nuclear medicine service of the: VA Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina measured 250 mrem/hr at a point on the external surface of the package. Photon Imaging Corporation (a commercial radiopharmacy located in Raleigh, North Carolina) delivered the package containing a Tc-99m baulk vial to the nuclear medicine service of the VA Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina. .A survey of the surface of the delivery container indicated a point on its external surface that measured 250 mrem/hr and 4 mrem/hr @) 1 meter. Wipe surveys, however, did not indicate any removable contamination. Upon inspection of the package, it was discovered that the cap of the shield containing a baulk dose of Tc-99m of 137.6 mCi had inadvertently fallen loose and was no longer shielding the vial. There was no indication that the vial itself was damaged or that any of the Tc-99m had leaked into the package. The permittee user does not anticipate any adverse medical effects to patients, staff or members of the public. The permittee immediately notified the commercial vendor.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will evaluate the circumstances related to the event and submit a written report to NRC Region 3, within 15 days.
The event occurred at a medical broad-scope permittee authorized under the master materials license issued to the Department of Veterans Affairs, NRC License 03-23853-OIVA. The permittee is VA Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
The event occurred on August 27, 2004, and was discovered at 8:15 AM EDT on the same day. The basis for the event is under 10 CFR 20.1906(d)(2) in that a package received in the nuclear medicine service of the: VA Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina measured 250 mrem/hr at a point on the external surface of the package. Photon Imaging Corporation (a commercial radiopharmacy located in Raleigh, North Carolina) delivered the package containing a Tc-99m baulk vial to the nuclear medicine service of the VA Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina. .A survey of the surface of the delivery container indicated a point on its external surface that measured 250 mrem/hr and 4 mrem/hr @) 1 meter. Wipe surveys, however, did not indicate any removable contamination. Upon inspection of the package, it was discovered that the cap of the shield containing a baulk dose of Tc-99m of 137.6 mCi had inadvertently fallen loose and was no longer shielding the vial. There was no indication that the vial itself was damaged or that any of the Tc-99m had leaked into the package. The permittee user does not anticipate any adverse medical effects to patients, staff or members of the public. The permittee immediately notified the commercial vendor.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will evaluate the circumstances related to the event and submit a written report to NRC Region 3, within 15 days.