Event Notification Report for September 10, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/09/2014 - 09/10/2014
EVENT NUMBERS
50447504435044450445
Agreement State
Event Number: 50447
Rep Org: TENNESSEE DIV OF RAD HEALTH
Licensee: HOOD CONTAINER CORPORATION
Region: 1
City: WAVERLY State: TN
County:
License #: R-43003-J14
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CHARLES ARNOTT
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Licensee: HOOD CONTAINER CORPORATION
Region: 1
City: WAVERLY State: TN
County:
License #: R-43003-J14
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CHARLES ARNOTT
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 09/11/2014
Notification Time: 11:59 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/11/2014
Notification Time: 11:59 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/11/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
TODD JACKSON (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
TODD JACKSON (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - GAUGE SHUTTER STUCK IN OPEN POSITION
The following report was received from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Radiological Health via email;
"The licensee and gauge service representative called [the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Radiological Health] to report a gauge shutter stuck in the open position. The gauge is an Ohmart Model SHRM, SN 3307, with a 35 mCi Cs-137 Model A-5771 source. The gauge remains in the installed position. It will be replaced in the future by the service representative. The gauge will be shielded as needed if the shutter is not able to be closed before transport."
There were no over exposures and additional information will be provided, as it is received, from the State of Tennessee.
Tennessee Event Number: TN-14-172
The following report was received from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Radiological Health via email;
"The licensee and gauge service representative called [the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Radiological Health] to report a gauge shutter stuck in the open position. The gauge is an Ohmart Model SHRM, SN 3307, with a 35 mCi Cs-137 Model A-5771 source. The gauge remains in the installed position. It will be replaced in the future by the service representative. The gauge will be shielded as needed if the shutter is not able to be closed before transport."
There were no over exposures and additional information will be provided, as it is received, from the State of Tennessee.
Tennessee Event Number: TN-14-172
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50443
Facility: HARRIS
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: MARK LEE
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: MARK LEE
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 09/10/2014
Notification Time: 11:55 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2014
Event Time: 04:53 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2014
Notification Time: 11:55 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2014
Event Time: 04:53 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
SCOTT SHAEFFER (R2DO)
SCOTT SHAEFFER (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 |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER VENTILATION SYSTEM OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO FIRE ALARM
"This is a non-emergency eight hour notification for a loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as the condition affects the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"At approximately 0453 EDT on September 10, 2014, a fire alarm in an area near the primary Technical Support Center (TSC) triggered an automatic shutdown of the TSC ventilation system. The system was restored at 0755 EDT. The alternate TSC was available at all times.
"This condition does not affect the health and safety of the public or station employees.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"This is a non-emergency eight hour notification for a loss of Emergency Preparedness Capabilities. This event is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as the condition affects the functionality of an emergency response facility.
"At approximately 0453 EDT on September 10, 2014, a fire alarm in an area near the primary Technical Support Center (TSC) triggered an automatic shutdown of the TSC ventilation system. The system was restored at 0755 EDT. The alternate TSC was available at all times.
"This condition does not affect the health and safety of the public or station employees.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50444
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RICHARD VIGNEAU
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [] [3]
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RICHARD VIGNEAU
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 09/10/2014
Notification Time: 14:20 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2014
Event Time: 11:06 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2014
Notification Time: 14:20 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2014
Event Time: 11:06 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
TODD JACKSON (R1DO)
TODD JACKSON (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
RADIATION MONITOR OUT OF SERVICE
"Loss of assessment capability due to pre-planned maintenance affecting a radiation monitor for supplementary leakage collection and release system. [Monitor] (3HVR*RE19A/B) will be out of service. The condition is reportable per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii). The equipment is expected to be restored within 48 hours."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"Loss of assessment capability due to pre-planned maintenance affecting a radiation monitor for supplementary leakage collection and release system. [Monitor] (3HVR*RE19A/B) will be out of service. The condition is reportable per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii). The equipment is expected to be restored within 48 hours."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Agreement State
Event Number: 50445
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: SLADDEN ENGINEERING
Region: 4
City: BEAUMONT State: CA
County:
License #: 6318-33
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DONALD OESTERLE
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Licensee: SLADDEN ENGINEERING
Region: 4
City: BEAUMONT State: CA
County:
License #: 6318-33
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DONALD OESTERLE
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 09/10/2014
Notification Time: 14:16 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2014
Notification Time: 14:16 [ET]
Event Date: 09/10/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RAY AZUA (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
RAY AZUA (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED MOISTURE/DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was received via E-mail:
"On September 8, 2014, at approximately 0845 PDT, the RSO of Sladden Engineering, RML #6318-33, was contacted by RHB Brea concerning a moisture/density gauge, CPN, model MC1DRP, serial number MD40807529 (Cs-137, 0.370 GBq, Am-241, 1.85 GBq) that had been damaged when run over by construction equipment at a building site located at 123 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California, on September 3, 2014, at approximately 1400 PDT. The authorized user at the construction telephoned the RSO. They then went through the radiation safety plan over the phone, and after an initial inspection of the radioactive gauge it was determined that the gauge was heavily damaged but since the source remained in the shielded position, the RSO authorized transport back to the office in the Type A transport container. A closer inspection of the radioactive gauge was conducted by the RSO on the following morning, September 4, 2014, at which time it was determined that the source rod was broken. The RSO contacted the RHB South Brea office and left voice mail messages, then contacted the emergency number and was transferred to a telephone number in Sacramento RHB and left another voice mail message. The RSO performed a leak test on the radioactive gauge and sent it to PNT Company for analysis on September 4, 2014, and received notification that the sources were negative for leakage on September 5, 2014. The RSO performed a follow-up investigation of the incident at the location of the accident and has contacted Maurer Technical Services for disposal of the radioactive gauge since it is beyond repair.
"This is being reported to the NRC Operations Center as a 24-hour report under 10CFR30.5(b)(2) since the radioactive gauge cannot be locked in the shielded position (due to the source rod being broken ) despite the fact that the Cs-137 source is in the shielded position as that was the configuration at the time of the accident."
California Report #: 5010-090314
The following information was received via E-mail:
"On September 8, 2014, at approximately 0845 PDT, the RSO of Sladden Engineering, RML #6318-33, was contacted by RHB Brea concerning a moisture/density gauge, CPN, model MC1DRP, serial number MD40807529 (Cs-137, 0.370 GBq, Am-241, 1.85 GBq) that had been damaged when run over by construction equipment at a building site located at 123 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California, on September 3, 2014, at approximately 1400 PDT. The authorized user at the construction telephoned the RSO. They then went through the radiation safety plan over the phone, and after an initial inspection of the radioactive gauge it was determined that the gauge was heavily damaged but since the source remained in the shielded position, the RSO authorized transport back to the office in the Type A transport container. A closer inspection of the radioactive gauge was conducted by the RSO on the following morning, September 4, 2014, at which time it was determined that the source rod was broken. The RSO contacted the RHB South Brea office and left voice mail messages, then contacted the emergency number and was transferred to a telephone number in Sacramento RHB and left another voice mail message. The RSO performed a leak test on the radioactive gauge and sent it to PNT Company for analysis on September 4, 2014, and received notification that the sources were negative for leakage on September 5, 2014. The RSO performed a follow-up investigation of the incident at the location of the accident and has contacted Maurer Technical Services for disposal of the radioactive gauge since it is beyond repair.
"This is being reported to the NRC Operations Center as a 24-hour report under 10CFR30.5(b)(2) since the radioactive gauge cannot be locked in the shielded position (due to the source rod being broken ) despite the fact that the Cs-137 source is in the shielded position as that was the configuration at the time of the accident."
California Report #: 5010-090314