| U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center Event Reports For
04/28/2011 - 04/29/2011 ** EVENT NUMBERS ** |
 | Agreement State | Event Number: 46785 | Rep Org: UTAH DIVISION OF RADIATION CONTROL
Licensee: MISTRAS GROUP, INC
Region: 4
City: OGDEN State: UT
County:
License #: UT 0600485
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: PHILLIP GRIFFIN
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ | Notification Date: 04/25/2011
Notification Time: 18:33 [ET]
Event Date: 04/20/2011
Event Time: 17:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 04/25/2011 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
| Person (Organization):
MICHAEL HAY (R4DO)
KEVIN O'SULLIVAN (FSME)
| Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOGRAPHY SOURCE DISCONNECTED FROM CAMERA
Radiography was being performed at a manufacturing shop and warehouse. The source became disconnected while in the guide tube. The radiographer unsuccessfully attempted to reconnect the source. The RSO was contacted and was able to reconnect the source and return it to the radiographic camera. The camera has been returned to service.
The radiographers pocket dosimeter read off scale high. His dosimeter was later read and indicated a dose of 950 mR. The RSO pocket dosimeter read 150 mR. The licensee estimated the extremity dose was 2 R for each individual. The state does not consider this an abnormal occurrence.
Camera: SPEC 150 serial number 0876
Source: 59 Ci Ir-192 |
| Agreement State | Event Number: 46787 | Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: STORK TESTING AND METALLURGICAL CONSULTING
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: 00299
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: RAY JISHA
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER | Notification Date: 04/26/2011
Notification Time: 09:58 [ET]
Event Date: 04/26/2011
Event Time: [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/26/2011 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
| Person (Organization):
DALE POWERS (R4DO)
ANGELA MCINTOSH (FSME)
| Event Text AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA GUIDE TUBE
The following information was provided via email:
"On April 20, 2011 the Agency was notified that a radiography source had failed to retract to the shielded position because the material being radiographed had fallen on the guide tube and crimped it. Following company procedures, the Radiation Safety Officer was notified and the area was restricted to avoid public or excessive employee exposures.
"Several entries were made to shield the source and allow an authorized individual to straighten the crimped portion of the tube within tolerable radiation fields. After several other trips to place lead shot on the source, four additional trips were required before the crimp in the source tube was straightened and the source was retracted into the shielded position.
"The source retriever and his assistance received nominal radiation exposures during the procedure and no public exposures reportedly occurred. No violations were cited."
Texas Incident #: I-8838. |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 46790 | Facility: SEQUOYAH
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [2] [ ]
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: TIM REED
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH | Notification Date: 04/27/2011
Notification Time: 13:06 [ET]
Event Date: 04/27/2011
Event Time: 10:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/29/2011 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
| Person (Organization):
DEBORAH SEYMOUR (R2DO)
|
| 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 | 92 | Power Operation | 92 | Power Operation | Event Text LOSS OF EMERGENCY SIRENS DUE TO LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER
"At approximately 1030 EDT on April 27, 2011, [Sequoyah Nuclear Plant] received notification from TVAs Operations Duty Specialist that >30% of offsite sirens are not functional resulting in a 'major loss' of offsite [automatic] public notification [capabilities]. The loss of offsite sirens is due to loss of electrical power caused by severe thunderstorms and high winds in the area. Thirty five sirens are not functioning (32 sirens are considered 30%). Efforts are in place to restore offsite sirens to service.
"At 1044 EDT on April 27, 2011, power was restored to 2 offsite sirens leaving 33 offsite sirens not functional.
"At 1050 EDT on April 27, 2011, TVA's Operations Duty Specialist made a notification to Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and Hamilton County Emergency Response."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM JEFF EPPERSON TO DONG PARK ON 4/29/11 AT 0514 EDT * * *
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant reported that 28 of 108 sirens are not functional (26%) which is below the 'major loss' of offsite automatic public notification capabilities threshold.
The licensee has notified the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and Hamilton County Emergency Response. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (Seymour). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 46795 | Facility: FORT CALHOUN
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [ ] [ ]
RX Type: (1) CE
NRC Notified By: ERICK MATZKE
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH | Notification Date: 04/27/2011
Notification Time: 19:05 [ET]
Event Date: 04/27/2011
Event Time: 18:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/28/2011 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
| Person (Organization):
DALE POWERS (R4DO)
|
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX CRIT | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode | | 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown | Event Text EMERGENCY SIRENS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERABLE DUE TO UPGRADING
"Fort Calhoun Station is improving (upgrading) the emergency siren system. This evening during the upgrade the sirens will be inoperable for a short period between 1830 and 2400 today. Fort Calhoun will inform the HOO when the sirens are returned to operation following this evenings maintenance."
The licensee notified the states of Nebraska and Iowa and local authorities in both states of the siren outage.
* * * UPDATE FROM JOHN FICKLE TO DONG PARK AT 0210 EDT ON 4/28/11 * * *
The emergency siren system maintenance was complete and all sirens were restored to service at 0010 CDT on 4/28/11. The licensee notified the states and local authorities.
Notified R4DO (Powers).
* * * UPDATE FROM ERIK MATZKE TO CHARLES TEAL AT 1236 EDT ON 4/28/11 * * *
"Fort Calhoun Station is improving (upgrading) the emergency siren system. Today during the upgrade, the sirens will be inoperable for a short period between 1130 CDT and 1210 CDT today. Fort Calhoun will inform the HOO when the sirens are returned to operation following this maintenance."
Notified R4DO (Powers), State and local government.
* * * UPDATE FROM ERIK MATZKE TO CHARLES TEAL AT 1251 EDT ON 4/28/11 * * *
The emergency siren system maintenance was complete and all sirens were restored to service at 1150 CDT on 4/28/11. The licensee notified the states and local authorities.
* * * UPDATE FROM ERIK MATZKE TO CHARLES TEAL AT 1415 EDT ON 4/28/11 * * *
"Continuing maintenance on the sirens determined that they are not responding correctly. Troubleshooting is in progress. There is not an estimated time to return the sirens to service at this time. Emergency planning personnel have been contacted and contingency actions are in place. The station will contact the HOO when the issue is resolved."
Notified R4DO (Powers).
* * * UPDATE FROM ERIK MATZKE TO CHARLES TEAL AT 1529 EDT ON 4/28/11 * * *
The emergency siren system maintenance was complete and all sirens were restored to service at 1529 CDT on 4/28/11. The licensee notified the states and local authorities.
Notified R4DO (Powers). |
| Power Reactor | Event Number: 46797 | Facility: SEQUOYAH
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [1] [2] [ ]
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: JEFF EPPERSON
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN | Notification Date: 04/27/2011
Notification Time: 20:19 [ET]
Event Date: 04/27/2011
Event Time: 19:29 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/28/2011 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(A) - POT UNABLE TO SAFE SD
| Person (Organization):
LEN WERT (R2IR)
|
| 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 | 92 | Power Operation | 92 | Power Operation | Event Text BOTH OFFSITE POWER SOURCES DECLARED INOPERABLE DUE TO EFFECTS OF INCLEMENT WEATHER
"At 1929 EDT, both off-site A.C. power sources to Sequoyah were declared inoperable due to the effects of inclement weather on the TVA transmission system. This determination was made after a review of grid conditions confirmed that pre-analyzed grid/offsite power requirements could not be met. Both Sequoyah Units have entered TS LCO 3.8.1.1, action d, for two inoperable offsite power sources. It has not been determined when this condition will no longer exist.
"Although inoperable, off-site A.C. sources remain connected to Sequoyah; emergency diesel generators are not running nor required to be at this time."
T.S. LCO 3.8.1.1, action d, requires verifying EDG operability within 8 hours and restoration of both offsite power sources within 24 hours or placing both Units in mode 3.
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM JEFF EPPERSON TO PETE SNYDER AT 0203 EDT ON 4/28/11 * * *
As of 0119 EDT the licensee has two operable offsite power sources qualified through transmission and reliability analysis. The licensee exited their LCO Condition. The grid condition is now yellow.
Notified R2IRC (Gody). |
| Fuel Cycle Facility | Event Number: 46799 | Facility: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
Comments: UF6 CONVERSION (DRY PROCESS)
Region: 2
City: METROPOLIS State: IL
County: MASSAC
License #: SUB-526
Agreement: Y
Docket: 04003392
NRC Notified By: BOB STOKES
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL | Notification Date: 04/28/2011
Notification Time: 17:23 [ET]
Event Date: 04/28/2011
Event Time: 03:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 04/28/2011 | Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(3) - MED TREAT INVOLVING CONTAM
| Person (Organization):
DEBORAH SEYMOUR (R2DO)
ERIC BENNER (NMSS)
| Event Text MEDICAL TREATMENT ONSITE OF A CONTAMINATED EMPLOYEE
"[An] employee was treated for a chemical exposure at 0330 hours CDT on his ring finger. The employee had contamination on his shoes and coveralls. Contamination levels were 1500 dpm/100cm2 on his coveralls cuff and 200 dpm/100cm2 on the soles of his boots. There was no detectable contamination on the employee's skin. The employee was treated for the chemical exposure [weak hydrofluoric acid or caustic] and returned to work. Reporting IAW 10CFR40.60(b)(3)."
There was no release of contamination offsite involved in this incident.
The licensee informed the NRC Senior Inspector RII (R. Gibson) of this incident. | |