Event Notification Report for October 31, 2005
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/30/2005 - 10/31/2005
EVENT NUMBERS
42099421004210142102421034210442105
Power Reactor
Event Number: 42099
Facility: HADDAM NECK
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RALPH COX
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RALPH COX
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 10/31/2005
Notification Time: 12:48 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2005
Event Time: 09:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2005
Notification Time: 12:48 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2005
Event Time: 09:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2005
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):
CLIFFORD ANDERSON (R1)
MICHELE BURGESS (NMSS)
CLIFFORD ANDERSON (R1)
MICHELE BURGESS (NMSS)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Decommissioned | 0 | Decommissioned |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Haddam Neck uncovered evidence of Spent Fuel Pool leakage below ground. The leakage was discovered when removing soil east of the Spent Fuel Building. Consequently, the site notified the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. The quantity of water leaked is unknown. Estimates based on historic Spent Fuel Pool evaporation data indicate that the leak was small - on the order of a few gallons per day. Based on readings from down-gradient monitoring wells, there is no travel beyond the property line.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Haddam Neck uncovered evidence of Spent Fuel Pool leakage below ground. The leakage was discovered when removing soil east of the Spent Fuel Building. Consequently, the site notified the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. The quantity of water leaked is unknown. Estimates based on historic Spent Fuel Pool evaporation data indicate that the leak was small - on the order of a few gallons per day. Based on readings from down-gradient monitoring wells, there is no travel beyond the property line.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 42100
Rep Org: EPSILON PRODUCTS COMPANY
Licensee: EPSILON PRODUCTS COMPANY
Region: 1
City: MARCUS HOOK State: PA
County:
License #: 37-28586-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: WAYNE APPLEGATE
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Licensee: EPSILON PRODUCTS COMPANY
Region: 1
City: MARCUS HOOK State: PA
County:
License #: 37-28586-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: WAYNE APPLEGATE
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 10/31/2005
Notification Time: 15:34 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2005
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2005
Notification Time: 15:34 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2005
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
Person (Organization):
CLIFFORD ANDERSON (R1)
MICHELE BERGESS (NMSS)
CLIFFORD ANDERSON (R1)
MICHELE BERGESS (NMSS)
DEFECTIVE GAUGE
The shutter of an OMART Level Gauge (Model SHD s/n66437 80 millicuries Cs-137) failed in the closed position. The manufacturer has been notified and will pick up the gauged for repairs. The gauge shutter failed in a safe position.
The shutter of an OMART Level Gauge (Model SHD s/n66437 80 millicuries Cs-137) failed in the closed position. The manufacturer has been notified and will pick up the gauged for repairs. The gauge shutter failed in a safe position.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 42101
Facility: PALO VERDE
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: STEVE SMITH
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Region: 4 State: AZ
Unit: [1] [2] [3]
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE,[3] CE
NRC Notified By: STEVE SMITH
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 10/31/2005
Notification Time: 15:38 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2005
Event Time: 12:02 [MST]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2005
Notification Time: 15:38 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2005
Event Time: 12:02 [MST]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2005
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):
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4)
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4)
| 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 |
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
MEDIA INTEREST
"The following event description is based on information currently available. If through subsequent reviews of this event, additional information is identified that is pertinent to this event or alters the information being provided at this time, a follow-up notification will be made via the ENS or under the reporting requirements of 10CFR50.73.
"On October 31, 2005, at approximately 12:02 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST) the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station was informed of a request to conduct a media interview with a clearinghouse that provides newsworthy input to local media regarding an emergency preparedness exercise to commence tomorrow. No press release is planned by Palo Verde, but the interview is indication of media interest. The State of Arizona and Maricopa County will be performing an ingestion pathway emergency preparedness exercise on November 1, 2005 through November 3, 2005. The exercise will be evaluated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
"Although this exercise will involve significant participation by State and County agencies, Palo Verde participation is expected to be limited to a small control cell of personnel to simulate communication with the State and County.
"There has been some media interest.
"There have been no official press releases posted by Maricopa County or the State of Arizona, although the Governor's calendar for November 1, 2005 indicates that the Honorable Janet Napolitano will participate.
"Resident NRC inspectors are not expected to participate in this exercise, but Palo Verde understands that two NRC Region IV personnel (Messrs. T. Andrews and W. Maier) are expected to support FEMA evaluation of the exercise.
"Palo Verde Unit 1 is in a refueling outage with all fuel assemblies offloaded to the spent fuel pool.
"Units 2 and 3 are operating in Mode 1 at approximately 100% power, at normal operating temperature and pressure."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"The following event description is based on information currently available. If through subsequent reviews of this event, additional information is identified that is pertinent to this event or alters the information being provided at this time, a follow-up notification will be made via the ENS or under the reporting requirements of 10CFR50.73.
"On October 31, 2005, at approximately 12:02 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST) the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station was informed of a request to conduct a media interview with a clearinghouse that provides newsworthy input to local media regarding an emergency preparedness exercise to commence tomorrow. No press release is planned by Palo Verde, but the interview is indication of media interest. The State of Arizona and Maricopa County will be performing an ingestion pathway emergency preparedness exercise on November 1, 2005 through November 3, 2005. The exercise will be evaluated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
"Although this exercise will involve significant participation by State and County agencies, Palo Verde participation is expected to be limited to a small control cell of personnel to simulate communication with the State and County.
"There has been some media interest.
"There have been no official press releases posted by Maricopa County or the State of Arizona, although the Governor's calendar for November 1, 2005 indicates that the Honorable Janet Napolitano will participate.
"Resident NRC inspectors are not expected to participate in this exercise, but Palo Verde understands that two NRC Region IV personnel (Messrs. T. Andrews and W. Maier) are expected to support FEMA evaluation of the exercise.
"Palo Verde Unit 1 is in a refueling outage with all fuel assemblies offloaded to the spent fuel pool.
"Units 2 and 3 are operating in Mode 1 at approximately 100% power, at normal operating temperature and pressure."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 42102
Facility: BROWNS FERRY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: TODD BOHANAN
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: TODD BOHANAN
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 10/31/2005
Notification Time: 17:37 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2005
Event Time: 13:18 [CST]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2005
Notification Time: 17:37 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2005
Event Time: 13:18 [CST]
Last Update Date: 10/31/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
STEPHEN CAHILL (R2)
STEPHEN CAHILL (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
AUTOMATIC REACTOR SCRAM DUE TO TRIP OF MAIN TURBINE
"At 1318 [CST] on 10/31/05 with Unit 3 at 100% power, a full reactor scram signal (RPS) was received due to a turbine trip. Unit 2 was also at 100% power and was unaffected by the event. Reactor water level lowered to approximately minus 6 inches as expected and was recovered with normal feedwater flow. All expected PCIS isolations, Group 2 (RHR Shutdown Cooling), Group 3 (RWCU), Group 6 (Ventilation), and Group 8 (TIP) were received along with the auto start of CREVs and 3 SBGT trains.
"This event is reportable as a 4-hour and 8-hour non-emergency notification along with a 60-day written report in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B), 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) and 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A) as 'any event or condition that results in valid actuation of RPS or PCIS'."
The licensee stated that the turbine trip was most likely caused by bus transfer evolutions in the 500 kv switchyard. The licensee stated that all control rods fully inserted, the electrical grid is stable, the EDGs and ESF systems remain available, and that decay heat is being removed via the turbine bypass valves to the main condenser. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At 1318 [CST] on 10/31/05 with Unit 3 at 100% power, a full reactor scram signal (RPS) was received due to a turbine trip. Unit 2 was also at 100% power and was unaffected by the event. Reactor water level lowered to approximately minus 6 inches as expected and was recovered with normal feedwater flow. All expected PCIS isolations, Group 2 (RHR Shutdown Cooling), Group 3 (RWCU), Group 6 (Ventilation), and Group 8 (TIP) were received along with the auto start of CREVs and 3 SBGT trains.
"This event is reportable as a 4-hour and 8-hour non-emergency notification along with a 60-day written report in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B), 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) and 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A) as 'any event or condition that results in valid actuation of RPS or PCIS'."
The licensee stated that the turbine trip was most likely caused by bus transfer evolutions in the 500 kv switchyard. The licensee stated that all control rods fully inserted, the electrical grid is stable, the EDGs and ESF systems remain available, and that decay heat is being removed via the turbine bypass valves to the main condenser. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 42103
Rep Org: OK DEQ RAD MANAGEMENT
Licensee: IRIS NDT
Region: 4
City: TULSA State: OK
County:
License #: OK30246-02
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE BRODERICK
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Licensee: IRIS NDT
Region: 4
City: TULSA State: OK
County:
License #: OK30246-02
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MIKE BRODERICK
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 10/31/2005
Notification Time: 17:34 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2005
Event Time: 01:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/02/2005
Notification Time: 17:34 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2005
Event Time: 01:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/02/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4)
DANIEL GILLEN (NMSS)
THOMAS BLOUNT (IRD)
LANCE ENGLISH (TAS)
ROBERTA WARREN (TAS)
THOMAS FARNHOLTZ (R4)
DANIEL GILLEN (NMSS)
THOMAS BLOUNT (IRD)
LANCE ENGLISH (TAS)
ROBERTA WARREN (TAS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MISSING RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA
At 0100 on 10/31/05 the licensee discovered that a SPEC 150 Radiography Camera (camera s/n 204) with a 64 Curie Ir-192 (s/n 217221B) source was stolen from the company's office. The camera was in a locked space. The camera was last used on 10/28/05, and was logged in at 0100 on 10/29/05. A dispatcher saw the camera at 1500 on 10/28/05. At 0100 on 10/31/05, a radiographer went to the space to get the gauge and discovered that it was gone. The Tulsa Police Department was notified.
Category 2 sources, if not safely managed or securely protected, could cause permanent injury to a person who handled them, or were otherwise in contact with them, for a short time (minutes to hours). It could possibly be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded radioactive material for a period of hours to days. These sources are typically used in practices such as industrial gamma radiography, high dose rate brachytherapy and medium dose rate brachytherapy.
*** UPDATE FROM M. BRODERICK TO J. KNOKE AT 10:20 EDT ON 11/2/05 ***
The Department of Environmental Quality in Oklahoma provided information that the missing radiography camera was recovered at 07:30 CST. Due to local media coverage in the area, a private citizen called the number published by the TV media and volunteered information. The citizen indicated he saw the camera near the freeway entrance of 33 West Avenue and I-44 in West Tulsa, OK. The camera, which was found in a grassy area (weeds) near a privacy fence (wall), was intact with the source in the shielded position. The licensee (IRIS-NDT) has surveyed the site and said the readings were consistent with a source inside a camera. The Tulsa police department is still pursuing the investigation. The licensee offered a reward of $1,000 for information leading to the recovery of the camera.
Notified R4DO (Farnholtz), NMSS (Burgess), TAS (English), IRD (Wilson, Blount, and Leach) DHS (Holtz), NRC (Doherty), FEMA (Liggett), and HHS (Turner).
At 0100 on 10/31/05 the licensee discovered that a SPEC 150 Radiography Camera (camera s/n 204) with a 64 Curie Ir-192 (s/n 217221B) source was stolen from the company's office. The camera was in a locked space. The camera was last used on 10/28/05, and was logged in at 0100 on 10/29/05. A dispatcher saw the camera at 1500 on 10/28/05. At 0100 on 10/31/05, a radiographer went to the space to get the gauge and discovered that it was gone. The Tulsa Police Department was notified.
Category 2 sources, if not safely managed or securely protected, could cause permanent injury to a person who handled them, or were otherwise in contact with them, for a short time (minutes to hours). It could possibly be fatal to be close to this amount of unshielded radioactive material for a period of hours to days. These sources are typically used in practices such as industrial gamma radiography, high dose rate brachytherapy and medium dose rate brachytherapy.
*** UPDATE FROM M. BRODERICK TO J. KNOKE AT 10:20 EDT ON 11/2/05 ***
The Department of Environmental Quality in Oklahoma provided information that the missing radiography camera was recovered at 07:30 CST. Due to local media coverage in the area, a private citizen called the number published by the TV media and volunteered information. The citizen indicated he saw the camera near the freeway entrance of 33 West Avenue and I-44 in West Tulsa, OK. The camera, which was found in a grassy area (weeds) near a privacy fence (wall), was intact with the source in the shielded position. The licensee (IRIS-NDT) has surveyed the site and said the readings were consistent with a source inside a camera. The Tulsa police department is still pursuing the investigation. The licensee offered a reward of $1,000 for information leading to the recovery of the camera.
Notified R4DO (Farnholtz), NMSS (Burgess), TAS (English), IRD (Wilson, Blount, and Leach) DHS (Holtz), NRC (Doherty), FEMA (Liggett), and HHS (Turner).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 42104
Facility: TURKEY POINT
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: DAVID FUNK
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: DAVID FUNK
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 10/31/2005
Notification Time: 23:02 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2005
Event Time: 22:27 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/02/2005
Notification Time: 23:02 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2005
Event Time: 22:27 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/02/2005
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
STEPHEN CAHILL (R2)
TOM BLOUNT (IRD)
JOHN HANNON (NRR)
J. FROST (DHS)
L. BISCOE (FEMA)
STEPHEN CAHILL (R2)
TOM BLOUNT (IRD)
JOHN HANNON (NRR)
J. FROST (DHS)
L. BISCOE (FEMA)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | N | N | 0 | Hot Standby | 0 | Hot Standby |
UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARATION: LOSS OF OFFSITE POWER DUE TO LOSS OF STARTUP TRANSFORMER
"Unusual event category 10A on Unit 4. Loss of offsite power to Unit 4 due to loss of Unit 4 Startup Transformer. Auto AFW actuation. Auto starting and loading of both Unit 4 Emergency Diesel Generators."
The licensee stated that the plant is stable in Mode 3 at approximately 700 psi and 380 deg F. The plant was experiencing electrical grid instabilities at the time of the trip of the Startup Transformer. The exact cause of the transformer trip is being investigated. The grid instabilities were associated with the plant's Northwest Bus, therefore, Unit 3 is not affected and continues to operate at approximately 60% power.
The licensee notified the State of Florida and will notify the NRC Resident Inspector
*** UPDATE FROM D. FUNK TO J. KNOKE AT 02:15 ON 11/02/05 ***
"The licensee terminated from their Unusual Event (EAL 10A) at 0200 EST on 11/02/05. Unit 4 A & B 4 KV busses are now powered from off-site power using Unit 4 startup transformer."
The power / mode for Unit 4 is now 0% power / Mode 5.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector and has notified State, local and other government agencies. Notified R2DO (Ayres), NRR EO (Case), IRD-MOC (Wilson), DHS (J. Frost) and FEMA (S. Kimbrell).
"Unusual event category 10A on Unit 4. Loss of offsite power to Unit 4 due to loss of Unit 4 Startup Transformer. Auto AFW actuation. Auto starting and loading of both Unit 4 Emergency Diesel Generators."
The licensee stated that the plant is stable in Mode 3 at approximately 700 psi and 380 deg F. The plant was experiencing electrical grid instabilities at the time of the trip of the Startup Transformer. The exact cause of the transformer trip is being investigated. The grid instabilities were associated with the plant's Northwest Bus, therefore, Unit 3 is not affected and continues to operate at approximately 60% power.
The licensee notified the State of Florida and will notify the NRC Resident Inspector
*** UPDATE FROM D. FUNK TO J. KNOKE AT 02:15 ON 11/02/05 ***
"The licensee terminated from their Unusual Event (EAL 10A) at 0200 EST on 11/02/05. Unit 4 A & B 4 KV busses are now powered from off-site power using Unit 4 startup transformer."
The power / mode for Unit 4 is now 0% power / Mode 5.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector and has notified State, local and other government agencies. Notified R2DO (Ayres), NRR EO (Case), IRD-MOC (Wilson), DHS (J. Frost) and FEMA (S. Kimbrell).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 42105
Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: POUL CHRISTIANSEN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: POUL CHRISTIANSEN
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 11/01/2005
Notification Time: 02:14 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2005
Event Time: 22:23 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2005
Notification Time: 02:14 [ET]
Event Date: 10/31/2005
Event Time: 22:23 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/01/2005
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):
STEPHEN CAHILL (R2)
STEPHEN CAHILL (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
CONTAINMENT EVACUATION AND SMOKE INHALATION TREATMENT DUE TO SMALL FIRE
"On October 31, 2005, at 22:23 fire and smoke was reported in the Unit 1 Reactor Containment Building. Unit 1 is currently shut down for a refueling outage. Investigation into the cause of the fire continues. The fire appears to have been caused by slag from cutting/grinding work contacting a temporary ventilation hose. The containment evacuation alarm and fire alarm was sounded. The fire was reported extinguished at 22:25. The fire team and first aid team responded. First aid team reported several people were overcome by smoke inhalation. The Unit 1 control room called '911' to request ambulance and EMT assistance. Eight people have been transported to local hospitals for treatment of smoke inhalation. None of the people transported offsite were contaminated. 29 CFR 1904.8 requires notification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within eight hours of this event because it resulted in the hospitalization of three or more employees as a result of a work related incident. This NRC notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to the notification of offsite governmental agencies via '911' as well as the OSHA notification."
Unit 2 is at 100% power and was not impacted by this event. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"On October 31, 2005, at 22:23 fire and smoke was reported in the Unit 1 Reactor Containment Building. Unit 1 is currently shut down for a refueling outage. Investigation into the cause of the fire continues. The fire appears to have been caused by slag from cutting/grinding work contacting a temporary ventilation hose. The containment evacuation alarm and fire alarm was sounded. The fire was reported extinguished at 22:25. The fire team and first aid team responded. First aid team reported several people were overcome by smoke inhalation. The Unit 1 control room called '911' to request ambulance and EMT assistance. Eight people have been transported to local hospitals for treatment of smoke inhalation. None of the people transported offsite were contaminated. 29 CFR 1904.8 requires notification of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within eight hours of this event because it resulted in the hospitalization of three or more employees as a result of a work related incident. This NRC notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to the notification of offsite governmental agencies via '911' as well as the OSHA notification."
Unit 2 is at 100% power and was not impacted by this event. The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.