Event Notification Report for February 29, 2008
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/28/2008 - 02/29/2008
EVENT NUMBERS
44023440614401644017
Other Nuclear Material
Event Number: 44023
Rep Org: SABIA CORPORATION
Licensee: SABIA CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: IDAHO FALLS State: ID
County:
License #: 11-27727-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: SABIA CORPORATION
Region: 4
City: IDAHO FALLS State: ID
County:
License #: 11-27727-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 02/29/2008
Notification Time: 17:52 [ET]
Event Date: 02/29/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 02/29/2008
Notification Time: 17:52 [ET]
Event Date: 02/29/2008
Event Time: 00:00 [MST]
Last Update Date: 02/29/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2202(a)(2) - EXCESSIVE RELEASE 30.50(b)(1) - UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION
10 CFR Section:
20.2202(a)(2) - EXCESSIVE RELEASE 30.50(b)(1) - UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION
Person (Organization):
VIVIAN CAMPBELL (R4)
PATRICE BUBAR (FSME)
VIVIAN CAMPBELL (R4)
PATRICE BUBAR (FSME)
STRONTIUM-90 SOURCE LEAKAGE LEADS TO UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION OF WORKER
While disassembling industrial gauges for source disposal, a Sr-90 source was breached causing contamination of the work area and one worker performing the task. Prior to disassembly, the source was leak tested with no leakage found. The size of the source is unknown at this time.
The licensee contacted Region IV materials personnel to discuss this event and it was suggested by the region that the contaminated individual undergo urine bioassay. Region IV has an inspector in the area who will be at the Sabia facility in the morning.
Notified R4DO (Campbell) and FSME EO (Bubar).
* * * UPDATE FROM J. MILLER TO HOWIE CROUCH ON 02/29/08 @ 1956 HRS. * * *
The licensee reports that the source came from a NER 592 gauge, source S/N 1265 manufactured on 8/9/84. The original strength was 100 mCi. Current source strength is 57 mCi.
While disassembling industrial gauges for source disposal, a Sr-90 source was breached causing contamination of the work area and one worker performing the task. Prior to disassembly, the source was leak tested with no leakage found. The size of the source is unknown at this time.
The licensee contacted Region IV materials personnel to discuss this event and it was suggested by the region that the contaminated individual undergo urine bioassay. Region IV has an inspector in the area who will be at the Sabia facility in the morning.
Notified R4DO (Campbell) and FSME EO (Bubar).
* * * UPDATE FROM J. MILLER TO HOWIE CROUCH ON 02/29/08 @ 1956 HRS. * * *
The licensee reports that the source came from a NER 592 gauge, source S/N 1265 manufactured on 8/9/84. The original strength was 100 mCi. Current source strength is 57 mCi.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 44061
Rep Org: COLORADO DEPT OF HEALTH
Licensee: DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 4
City: DENVER State: CO
County:
License #: 097-04
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: PHILIP EGIDI
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 4
City: DENVER State: CO
County:
License #: 097-04
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: PHILIP EGIDI
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 03/13/2008
Notification Time: 17:05 [ET]
Event Date: 02/29/2008
Event Time: 11:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 03/13/2008
Notification Time: 17:05 [ET]
Event Date: 02/29/2008
Event Time: 11:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 03/13/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
TROY PRUETT (R4)
ANNA BRADFORD (FSME)
TROY PRUETT (R4)
ANNA BRADFORD (FSME)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT INVOLVING A SPILL OF Tc-99m DURING ADMINISTRATION OF A DIAGNOSTIC DOSE
The following report was received via email:
"The Colorado Radiation Control Program (RAM Unit) received a call from the licensee on February 29, 2008 at approximately 13:15 that a small spill had occurred as part of a cardiac treadmill test. We [Colorado Rad Control Program] received written communication on February 29, 2008.
"The diagnostic dose prescribed for the patient was 31.4 mCi of Tc-99m (Cardiolite). The patient was walking on the treadmill. During the initial attempt of injection of the nuclide into the patient via the catheter, part of the dose (~2 mCi) spilled out at the juncture of the catheter and the needle into the patient resulting in a small spill onto the patient and down onto the treadmill. The test was stopped at that point and the patient was cleaned where the spill had occurred. There was no clothing contaminated. The attending staff was surveyed and none of the staff was contaminated.
"The area was monitored, ambient gamma exposure rates were about 50 uR/h, with the highest exposure rate on the impacted area of the treadmill reading ~3.5 mR/h. Readings returned to background within three feet of the spilled material. Due to the rough surface of the treadmill, remediation was not performed, rather the spill areas was covered with plastic sheeting and marked as a contaminated area. The treadmill was out of service until 3/3/08, which was longer than 10 half lives (they took advantage of the weekend). However, since the device was out of service for longer than 24 hours, this is reportable under Colorado Regulations Part 4.52.2.2, which are equivalent to NRC 10 CFR 30.50 (b)(1). The licensee has followed up with retraining of the nuclear medicine technician by reviewing the procedures for checking the IV tubing and making sure the proper connections are intact."
The following report was received via email:
"The Colorado Radiation Control Program (RAM Unit) received a call from the licensee on February 29, 2008 at approximately 13:15 that a small spill had occurred as part of a cardiac treadmill test. We [Colorado Rad Control Program] received written communication on February 29, 2008.
"The diagnostic dose prescribed for the patient was 31.4 mCi of Tc-99m (Cardiolite). The patient was walking on the treadmill. During the initial attempt of injection of the nuclide into the patient via the catheter, part of the dose (~2 mCi) spilled out at the juncture of the catheter and the needle into the patient resulting in a small spill onto the patient and down onto the treadmill. The test was stopped at that point and the patient was cleaned where the spill had occurred. There was no clothing contaminated. The attending staff was surveyed and none of the staff was contaminated.
"The area was monitored, ambient gamma exposure rates were about 50 uR/h, with the highest exposure rate on the impacted area of the treadmill reading ~3.5 mR/h. Readings returned to background within three feet of the spilled material. Due to the rough surface of the treadmill, remediation was not performed, rather the spill areas was covered with plastic sheeting and marked as a contaminated area. The treadmill was out of service until 3/3/08, which was longer than 10 half lives (they took advantage of the weekend). However, since the device was out of service for longer than 24 hours, this is reportable under Colorado Regulations Part 4.52.2.2, which are equivalent to NRC 10 CFR 30.50 (b)(1). The licensee has followed up with retraining of the nuclear medicine technician by reviewing the procedures for checking the IV tubing and making sure the proper connections are intact."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44016
Facility: TURKEY POINT
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: DEWEY BARROW
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: DEWEY BARROW
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 02/29/2008
Notification Time: 05:40 [ET]
Event Date: 02/29/2008
Event Time: 04:51 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/29/2008
Notification Time: 05:40 [ET]
Event Date: 02/29/2008
Event Time: 04:51 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/29/2008
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
Person (Organization):
JOEL MUNDAY (R2)
JOEL MUNDAY (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | M/R | Y | 10 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
MANUAL REACTOR TRIP DUE TO HIGH STEAM GENERATOR WATER LEVEL
"With the Unit 4 reactor in Mode 1 at approximately 10% power and immediately following main turbine start-up and synchronizing the main generator to the grid, the reactor and turbine were manually tripped due to 4A steam generator water level rising uncontrollably. The reactor was manually tripped prior to reaching the reactor protection trip point for high steam generator water level. An investigation is in progress to determine the cause of the high water level in the 4A steam generator."
All rods fully inserted upon the trip and all systems functioned as required. There were no complications and the 4A steam generator water level is currently within the normal water level band.
The licensee will be notifying the Resident Inspector.
"With the Unit 4 reactor in Mode 1 at approximately 10% power and immediately following main turbine start-up and synchronizing the main generator to the grid, the reactor and turbine were manually tripped due to 4A steam generator water level rising uncontrollably. The reactor was manually tripped prior to reaching the reactor protection trip point for high steam generator water level. An investigation is in progress to determine the cause of the high water level in the 4A steam generator."
All rods fully inserted upon the trip and all systems functioned as required. There were no complications and the 4A steam generator water level is currently within the normal water level band.
The licensee will be notifying the Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 44017
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: PHIL SANTINI
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: PHIL SANTINI
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 02/29/2008
Notification Time: 11:05 [ET]
Event Date: 02/29/2008
Event Time: 10:40 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/29/2008
Notification Time: 11:05 [ET]
Event Date: 02/29/2008
Event Time: 10:40 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/29/2008
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):
LAWRENCE DOERFLEIN (R1)
LAWRENCE DOERFLEIN (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION OF A SMALL OIL SPILL
"At approximately 1040 EST, a spill of approximately 4.5 gallons of hydraulic fluid from a small dry cask storage utility vehicle occurred. Approximately half the fluid spilled onto the asphalt roadway and half onto the soil. This is not a de-minimis spill and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Westchester County Department of Health will be contacted. Clean-up of the spilled fluid is in progress and the leaking vehicle has a containment device under the leak. There is no impact to sewers or waterways. No operating equipment on Unit 2 or Unit 3 is affected."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"At approximately 1040 EST, a spill of approximately 4.5 gallons of hydraulic fluid from a small dry cask storage utility vehicle occurred. Approximately half the fluid spilled onto the asphalt roadway and half onto the soil. This is not a de-minimis spill and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Westchester County Department of Health will be contacted. Clean-up of the spilled fluid is in progress and the leaking vehicle has a containment device under the leak. There is no impact to sewers or waterways. No operating equipment on Unit 2 or Unit 3 is affected."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.