Event Notification Report for May 30, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/29/2012 - 05/30/2012
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 47978
Facility: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: BOB STOKES
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 2 State: IL
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE PRODUCTION
NRC Notified By: BOB STOKES
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 05/31/2012
Notification Time: 09:58 [ET]
Event Date: 05/30/2012
Event Time: 11:20 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/31/2012
Notification Time: 09:58 [ET]
Event Date: 05/30/2012
Event Time: 11:20 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/31/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(3) - MED TREAT INVOLVING CONTAM
10 CFR Section:
40.60(b)(3) - MED TREAT INVOLVING CONTAM
Person (Organization):
STEVEN VIAS (R2DO)
TIM MCCARTIN (NMSS)
STEVEN VIAS (R2DO)
TIM MCCARTIN (NMSS)
UNPLANNED MEDICAL TREATMENT OF WORKERS
"On 05/30/12, approximately at 1120 CDT, five employees working in the Feed Materials Building received first aid precautionary treatment for chemical inhalation in the on-site dispensary. The employees were found to have contamination on their boots and plant coveralls. The highest reading found on the employees was 53,300 dpm/100cm2 on the employee's boots. The employees were not transported to an off-site facility. The employees were released to go back to work and appropriately exit monitored at the end of their shift. There was no detectable contamination on the employees when they left the site."
The licensee has notified NRC Region 2 (Calle).
The chemical was Uranium Ore Concentrates.
"On 05/30/12, approximately at 1120 CDT, five employees working in the Feed Materials Building received first aid precautionary treatment for chemical inhalation in the on-site dispensary. The employees were found to have contamination on their boots and plant coveralls. The highest reading found on the employees was 53,300 dpm/100cm2 on the employee's boots. The employees were not transported to an off-site facility. The employees were released to go back to work and appropriately exit monitored at the end of their shift. There was no detectable contamination on the employees when they left the site."
The licensee has notified NRC Region 2 (Calle).
The chemical was Uranium Ore Concentrates.
Research Reactor
Event Number: 47979
Rep Org: UNIV OF FLORIDA
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Region: 2
City: GAINESVILLE State: FL
County: ALACHUA
License #: R-56
Agreement: Y
Docket: 05000083
NRC Notified By: BRIAN SHEA
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Region: 2
City: GAINESVILLE State: FL
County: ALACHUA
License #: R-56
Agreement: Y
Docket: 05000083
NRC Notified By: BRIAN SHEA
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 05/31/2012
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 05/30/2012
Event Time: 17:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/31/2012
Notification Time: 15:00 [ET]
Event Date: 05/30/2012
Event Time: 17:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/31/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
STEVEN VIAS (R2DO)
DUANE HARDESTY (PRLB)
JESSIE QUICHOCHO (PRLB)
ELIZABETH REED (RTR)
GREG SCHOENEBECK (RTR)
STEVEN VIAS (R2DO)
DUANE HARDESTY (PRLB)
JESSIE QUICHOCHO (PRLB)
ELIZABETH REED (RTR)
GREG SCHOENEBECK (RTR)
TRAINING REACTOR MODIFICATIONS NOT REPORTED
"On 5/30/2012, during preparation of a supplemental license submittal in support of LAR#27, an apparent violation of 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2) was discovered. This is a reportable event under UFTR [University of Florida Training Reactor] Technical Specification 6.6.2(3)(g).
"Contrary to 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2), over a period of several years, the UFTR made several changes to the facility, as described in the approved Security Plan, without documentation of a security effectiveness evaluation, and without submitting a report containing a description of the change within the required timeframe.
"An initial review indicates that these changes have no negative impact on security effectiveness. Investigation is ongoing."
"On 5/30/2012, during preparation of a supplemental license submittal in support of LAR#27, an apparent violation of 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2) was discovered. This is a reportable event under UFTR [University of Florida Training Reactor] Technical Specification 6.6.2(3)(g).
"Contrary to 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2), over a period of several years, the UFTR made several changes to the facility, as described in the approved Security Plan, without documentation of a security effectiveness evaluation, and without submitting a report containing a description of the change within the required timeframe.
"An initial review indicates that these changes have no negative impact on security effectiveness. Investigation is ongoing."
Part 21
Event Number: 47976
Rep Org: RSCC WIRE & CABLE LLC
Licensee: RSCC WIRE & CABLE LLC
Region: 1
City: EAST GRANBY State: CT
County:
License #:
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT GEHM
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Licensee: RSCC WIRE & CABLE LLC
Region: 1
City: EAST GRANBY State: CT
County:
License #:
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT GEHM
HQ OPS Officer: JOE O'HARA
Notification Date: 05/30/2012
Notification Time: 16:26 [ET]
Event Date: 05/30/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/30/2012
Notification Time: 16:26 [ET]
Event Date: 05/30/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/30/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
Person (Organization):
HIRONORI PETERSON (R3DO)
GREG PICK (R4DO)
PART-21 GRP EMAIL
HIRONORI PETERSON (R3DO)
GREG PICK (R4DO)
PART-21 GRP EMAIL
PART 21 NOTIFICATION - FIREZONE 3HR 600V CABLE MAY NOT FUNCTION AS TESTED AND QUALIFIED
The following information was received via fax:
"Nature of Defect: RSCC Wire & Cable LLC's Firezone 3HR 600V cables may have been installed in a configuration not tested by RSCC. RSCC has only tested the Firezone 3HR 600V cable while installed in a tray with no additional cables. The actual installation at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant of the Firezone 3HR 600V cable was in a tray with other non-fire rated cables. The guidelines given by UL in FHIT.Guide Info and FHIT.31 are not specific enough to cover this case. RSCC Wire & Cable LLC conservatively concludes this may be a potential defect.
"Potential Hazard: Under fire conditions in a tray with other non-fire rated cables, Firezone 3HR 600V cables may not function as tested and qualified in accordance with UL 2196.
"The corrective action which has been, is being, or will be taken; the name of the individual or organization responsible for the action; and the length of time that has been or will be taken to complete the action: RSCC has issued a Corrective Action Report (CAR 12-19) to address requirements that include documented installation procedures for Firezone 3HR 600V cables. Robert Gehm, Applications Engineering Manager for RSCC Wire & Cable LLC, has been designated as the responsible individual for action(s) to be taken. Completion of the corrective action is expected by June 29, 2012.
"Notification will be made to Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant and the Dresden Nuclear Power Plant for their evaluation regarding the condition as described. Notification will be made by May 31, 2012."
The following information was received via fax:
"Nature of Defect: RSCC Wire & Cable LLC's Firezone 3HR 600V cables may have been installed in a configuration not tested by RSCC. RSCC has only tested the Firezone 3HR 600V cable while installed in a tray with no additional cables. The actual installation at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant of the Firezone 3HR 600V cable was in a tray with other non-fire rated cables. The guidelines given by UL in FHIT.Guide Info and FHIT.31 are not specific enough to cover this case. RSCC Wire & Cable LLC conservatively concludes this may be a potential defect.
"Potential Hazard: Under fire conditions in a tray with other non-fire rated cables, Firezone 3HR 600V cables may not function as tested and qualified in accordance with UL 2196.
"The corrective action which has been, is being, or will be taken; the name of the individual or organization responsible for the action; and the length of time that has been or will be taken to complete the action: RSCC has issued a Corrective Action Report (CAR 12-19) to address requirements that include documented installation procedures for Firezone 3HR 600V cables. Robert Gehm, Applications Engineering Manager for RSCC Wire & Cable LLC, has been designated as the responsible individual for action(s) to be taken. Completion of the corrective action is expected by June 29, 2012.
"Notification will be made to Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant and the Dresden Nuclear Power Plant for their evaluation regarding the condition as described. Notification will be made by May 31, 2012."