Event Notification Report for July 29, 2014

AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED MOISTURE/DENSITY GAUGE

The following was received via facsimile:

"The licensee reported on July 29, 2014, that a portable density gauge had been damaged by a compaction roller at a temporary job site in Loudoun County, Virginia. The gauge was a CPN Model MC with a 10 millicurie Cesium-137 source and a 50 millicurie Americium-241 source. Investigation by the licensee's radiation safety officer indicated there was no damage to the gauge casing and that the sources were in their shields when the accident occurred. The control rod for the Cesium source was slightly bent as a result of the accident, but both sources remained in their shielded positions. The gauge was returned to the licensee's office and a leak test wipe was sent for analysis. The licensee plans to transport the gauge to an authorized repair facility after the leak test results are received. A written report is required within 30 days."

Virginia Event Report ID Number: VA-2014-05

AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED MOISTURE/DENSITY GAUGE

The following information was received from the State of Texas by facsimile:

"On July 29, 2014, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] was notified by the licensee that a Humboldt Scientific Inc. model 5001 moisture density gauge containing a 10 millicurie Cesium-137 and a 40 millicurie Americium-241 source was damaged at a field site. The technician had placed the device at a sample location and extended the cesium source into the inspection hole. The area had been compacted and the technician did not believe there was any heavy equipment in the area he was working. While waiting for the results of the sample, the technician received an email. The technician needed his glasses to read the email so he walked 70 feet to his truck to get his glasses. While at the truck, the device was run over by a soil compactor (steam roller). The technician went to the gauge and restricted access to the area. He then contacted his Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). The licensee's RSO contacted a service provider (SP) who responded with the RSO to the scene. The device case was severely damaged, but the licensee was able to return the Cesium source to the shielded position and secure it in position. The SP's technician verified the Americium source was still in the device. The SP's technician surveyed the device and did not find any abnormal dose rates. The SP took the damaged device to their facility for disposal. No individual received any significant additional exposure due to this event. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."

Texas Incident: I-9216

AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - MOISTURE/DENSITY GAUGE SHUTTER STUCK IN OPEN POSITION

The following report was received from the State of Arizona via email:

"This first notice constitutes early notice of events of possible safety or public interest significance. The information is as initially received without verification or evaluation, and is basically all that is known by the [State of Arizona] Agency Staff at this time.

"On July 29, 2014, during an inspection, the inspectors noted that a moisture density gauge had a shutter mechanism that was stuck open with the handle in the closed position. The gauge is a Troxler Model 3440, Serial Number 29505, containing 10 millicuries of Cesium-137 and 50 millicuries of Am-241. The licensee is scheduling to have a service company come out to service the gauge.

"The investigation into this event is ongoing pending the licensee servicing the gauge."

Arizona State Report Number: 14-018.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER HVAC REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR PLANNED MAINTENANCE

"This is a non-emergency eight hour notification for a loss of emergency assessment capability. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii) because the work activity affects the functionality of an emergency response facility. Planned maintenance activities are being performed on 07/29/2014 to the Technical Support Center (TSC) HVAC.

"The work includes performance of breaker inspections and corrective/preventative AHU [Air Handling Unit] maintenance. The planned work activity duration is approximately 48 hours.

"If an emergency is declared requiring TSC activation during this period, the TSC will be staffed and activated using existing emergency planning procedures unless the TSC becomes uninhabitable due to ambient temperature, radiological, or other conditions. If relocation of the TSC becomes necessary, the Emergency Director will relocate the TSC staff to an alternate location in accordance with applicable site procedures.

"The Emergency Response Organization team has been notified of the maintenance and the possible need to relocate during an emergency.

"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.

"This condition does not affect the health and safety of the public or station employees."

The licensee will be notifying state and local authorities.

AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PACKAGE ON CONTACT RADIATION READING ABOVE LIMIT

The following information was provided by the State of Tennessee via email:

"[State of Tennessee Division of Radiological Health] was notified on 7/29/2014 by the Radiation Safety Officer of Energy Solutions [Oakridge, TN] that a package (55 gallon drum) [on flat bed truck] was delivered above the 200 millirem an hour non-exclusive use limit. This drum was surveyed with an ion chamber and it was determined to be 300 millirem an hour. Tennessee Division of Radiological Health inspector also surveyed this drum and found it to be 300 millirem an hour on contact."

TN Event ID Number: TN-14-147

FITNESS FOR DUTY POLICY VIOLATION

"A non-licensed employee contractor foreman had a confirmed positive test result for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated.

"This notification is being made under 10 CFR 26.719 (b)(2)(ii), significant FFD policy violations or programmatic failures, as a twenty-four (24) hour report.

"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."