Event Notification Report for October 26, 2007
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/25/2007 - 10/26/2007
EVENT NUMBERS
43749
Power Reactor
Event Number: 43749
Facility: HARRIS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: JASON LANIER
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: JASON LANIER
HQ OPS Officer: JASON KOZAL
Notification Date: 10/26/2007
Notification Time: 12:06 [ET]
Event Date: 10/26/2007
Event Time: 11:49 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/26/2007
Notification Time: 12:06 [ET]
Event Date: 10/26/2007
Event Time: 11:49 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/26/2007
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):
ROBERT HAAG (R2)
ROBERT HAAG (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 87 | Power Operation | 87 | Power Operation |
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED DUE TO TRAIN DERAILMENT
"Harris Nuclear Plant has issued a press release at 1149 EDT today related to the events previously reported to the NRC on 10/25/07. Plant operation has not been affected."
The following is the content of the licensee's press release:
"Rail incident on Harris Plant property reported.
"The wheels of a caboose and part of an empty flatbed car came off the train tracks while accompanying a spent fuel shipping container on Harris Plant property. No injuries occurred and all rail cars remained upright and sustained no damage.
"The wheels of the rail car carrying the shipping container remained on the tracks, fully upright and fully intact the entire time. There was no damage or impact to the shipping container, and there was no danger to the health and safety of the plant or the public. The rail car was moved safely into its storage location and the shipping container was not affected.
"This occurred on Harris Plant property. According to procedure, the NRC and local law enforcement were immediately notified.
"Plant officials report that the rail cars came off the tracks when individuals inaccurately communicated about whether the tracks were prepared for the train's movement."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"Harris Nuclear Plant has issued a press release at 1149 EDT today related to the events previously reported to the NRC on 10/25/07. Plant operation has not been affected."
The following is the content of the licensee's press release:
"Rail incident on Harris Plant property reported.
"The wheels of a caboose and part of an empty flatbed car came off the train tracks while accompanying a spent fuel shipping container on Harris Plant property. No injuries occurred and all rail cars remained upright and sustained no damage.
"The wheels of the rail car carrying the shipping container remained on the tracks, fully upright and fully intact the entire time. There was no damage or impact to the shipping container, and there was no danger to the health and safety of the plant or the public. The rail car was moved safely into its storage location and the shipping container was not affected.
"This occurred on Harris Plant property. According to procedure, the NRC and local law enforcement were immediately notified.
"Plant officials report that the rail cars came off the tracks when individuals inaccurately communicated about whether the tracks were prepared for the train's movement."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.