Event Notification Report for September 16, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/15/2014 - 09/16/2014
EVENT NUMBERS
50466504615046250463
Agreement State
Event Number: 50466
Rep Org: ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MGMT. AGENCY
Licensee: PDV MIDWEST REFINING
Region: 3
City: LEMONT State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01603-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAREN PERRERO
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Licensee: PDV MIDWEST REFINING
Region: 3
City: LEMONT State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01603-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAREN PERRERO
HQ OPS Officer: MARK ABRAMOVITZ
Notification Date: 09/18/2014
Notification Time: 10:35 [ET]
Event Date: 09/16/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/18/2014
Notification Time: 10:35 [ET]
Event Date: 09/16/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/18/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BILLY DICKSON (R3DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (E-MA)
BILLY DICKSON (R3DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (E-MA)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE WITH A STUCK OPEN SHUTTER
The following was received via email:
"The licensee's radiation safety officer called the Agency [Illinois Emergency Management Agency] to advise that on 9/16/14, an Ohmart Vega, m/n SH-F1-45 fixed gauge containing 15 milliCi of Cs-137 (as of April 2002) had a shutter which could not be closed. They became aware of the situation during the performance of routine 6 month operability checks. The manufacturer was immediately contacted to schedule an evaluation in the coming weeks and for advice. The licensee was advised to lubricate the shutter pinion and allow it to sit overnight before attempting to close the shutter again the next day. The licensee intends to have the manufacturer's field engineer come on site to inspect the device.
"The gauge is located on a vessel which is still in active use for sulfur production and is exposed to ambient weather conditions. The gauge is located approximately 15 feet overhead on a platform which is not a routine work location for day to day operations. A lock out/tag out procedure is actively in use at the site should any work on/in the vessel be necessary before repairs can be affected. Notifications to the acting RSO are part of that procedure. The licensee is aware of the 30 [day] written reporting requirement."
This is the second time that the shutter has stuck open recently.
Illinois Event #: IL14019
The following was received via email:
"The licensee's radiation safety officer called the Agency [Illinois Emergency Management Agency] to advise that on 9/16/14, an Ohmart Vega, m/n SH-F1-45 fixed gauge containing 15 milliCi of Cs-137 (as of April 2002) had a shutter which could not be closed. They became aware of the situation during the performance of routine 6 month operability checks. The manufacturer was immediately contacted to schedule an evaluation in the coming weeks and for advice. The licensee was advised to lubricate the shutter pinion and allow it to sit overnight before attempting to close the shutter again the next day. The licensee intends to have the manufacturer's field engineer come on site to inspect the device.
"The gauge is located on a vessel which is still in active use for sulfur production and is exposed to ambient weather conditions. The gauge is located approximately 15 feet overhead on a platform which is not a routine work location for day to day operations. A lock out/tag out procedure is actively in use at the site should any work on/in the vessel be necessary before repairs can be affected. Notifications to the acting RSO are part of that procedure. The licensee is aware of the 30 [day] written reporting requirement."
This is the second time that the shutter has stuck open recently.
Illinois Event #: IL14019
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 50461
Rep Org: DOWL HKM
Licensee: DOWL HKM
Region: 4
City: BILLINGS State: MT
County:
License #: 25-17492-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL NEZWORSKI
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Licensee: DOWL HKM
Region: 4
City: BILLINGS State: MT
County:
License #: 25-17492-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL NEZWORSKI
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER
Notification Date: 09/16/2014
Notification Time: 14:13 [ET]
Event Date: 09/16/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 10/14/2014
Notification Time: 14:13 [ET]
Event Date: 09/16/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 10/14/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE
Person (Organization):
MICHAEL VASQUEZ (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
MICHAEL VASQUEZ (R4DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (EMAI)
TROXLER MOISTURE/DENSITY GAUGE DAMAGED ON CONSTRUCTION SITE
The licensee [Dowl HKM] Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) reported that a Model 34/40 Troxler Moisture/Density Gauge, containing 8 mCi Cs-137 and 40 mCi Am/Be sources, was damaged at a construction site near Evanston, Wyoming. A roller inadvertently backed over the gauge, however the sources are intact and in the stored position. There is no indication of contamination or exposure to personnel. The gauge has been returned to the appropriate storage container and the container has been locked. The storage container has been placed in the back of a pickup truck and the truck has been parked in a roped off area to minimize the possibility of exposure. The licensee RSO has been dispatched and will provide additional details as they are acquired.
* * * UPDATE AT 1740 EDT ON 10/14/14 FROM MICHAEL NEZWORSKI TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
The following report was received via e-mail:
"On 9/16/14, a DOWL HKM technician was operating a portable nuclear Densometer (Troxler model 3440 s/n: 30263) on an asphalt paving job near Evanston, WY. The nuclear gauge came in contact with a steel drum roller on the roadway surface, which caused the gauge to be slightly damaged. The outer case was cracked, and the base of the gauge was bent. Both sources within the gauge were still intact and proper shielding was still in working order. The gauge was placed in the safe position and locked in its storage box. The box was placed in a pickup truck and properly locked and then quarantined until a leak test and survey could be performed later that evening. The DOWL HKM RSO was contacted in Billings, MT, and dispatched to the jobsite immediately after the event. As he traveled, Qai-Tek associates were also contacted to perform leak testing and survey of the gauge and surrounding area. At approximately 2100 EDT, a Qai-Tek associate arrived and performed an on-site leak test of the gauge, and the gauge case. The leak test passed, no exposure occurred, so no survey of the jobsite was performed. Mr. Wilson secured the gauge in his vehicle, and returned it to Qai-Tek's office in Idaho Falls, ID. Repairs were made to the damage gauge and it was returned to DOWL HKM on 10/13/14."
Notified the R4DO (Haire) and FSME Events Resource (via e-mail).
The licensee [Dowl HKM] Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) reported that a Model 34/40 Troxler Moisture/Density Gauge, containing 8 mCi Cs-137 and 40 mCi Am/Be sources, was damaged at a construction site near Evanston, Wyoming. A roller inadvertently backed over the gauge, however the sources are intact and in the stored position. There is no indication of contamination or exposure to personnel. The gauge has been returned to the appropriate storage container and the container has been locked. The storage container has been placed in the back of a pickup truck and the truck has been parked in a roped off area to minimize the possibility of exposure. The licensee RSO has been dispatched and will provide additional details as they are acquired.
* * * UPDATE AT 1740 EDT ON 10/14/14 FROM MICHAEL NEZWORSKI TO MARK ABRAMOVITZ * * *
The following report was received via e-mail:
"On 9/16/14, a DOWL HKM technician was operating a portable nuclear Densometer (Troxler model 3440 s/n: 30263) on an asphalt paving job near Evanston, WY. The nuclear gauge came in contact with a steel drum roller on the roadway surface, which caused the gauge to be slightly damaged. The outer case was cracked, and the base of the gauge was bent. Both sources within the gauge were still intact and proper shielding was still in working order. The gauge was placed in the safe position and locked in its storage box. The box was placed in a pickup truck and properly locked and then quarantined until a leak test and survey could be performed later that evening. The DOWL HKM RSO was contacted in Billings, MT, and dispatched to the jobsite immediately after the event. As he traveled, Qai-Tek associates were also contacted to perform leak testing and survey of the gauge and surrounding area. At approximately 2100 EDT, a Qai-Tek associate arrived and performed an on-site leak test of the gauge, and the gauge case. The leak test passed, no exposure occurred, so no survey of the jobsite was performed. Mr. Wilson secured the gauge in his vehicle, and returned it to Qai-Tek's office in Idaho Falls, ID. Repairs were made to the damage gauge and it was returned to DOWL HKM on 10/13/14."
Notified the R4DO (Haire) and FSME Events Resource (via e-mail).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50462
Facility: COOK
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RICHARD HARRIS
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: RICHARD HARRIS
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 09/16/2014
Notification Time: 16:34 [ET]
Event Date: 09/16/2014
Event Time: 15:19 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2014
Notification Time: 16:34 [ET]
Event Date: 09/16/2014
Event Time: 15:19 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2014
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):
BILLY DICKSON (R3DO)
LOUISE LUND (NRR)
JEFFERY GRANT (IRD)
BILLY DICKSON (R3DO)
LOUISE LUND (NRR)
JEFFERY GRANT (IRD)
| 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 | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATIONS AND PRESS RELEASE REGARDING ONSITE FATALITY
"At approximately 1420 [EDT] on September 16, 2014, a worker collapsed in an office building inside the protected area. Initial response by on-site responders found the person unresponsive. Subsequent response by off-site medical responders determined the person had died. Licensee was notified of fatality at 1519 [EDT]. The fatality was due to an apparent personal medical issue and not work related. The individual was not contaminated.
"The individual was transported off-site via Medic One, a local ambulance.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector was notified. Plant operation was not impacted by the event.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to notification of offsite agencies. The Licensee plans to make a press release."
The licensee also notified Michigan OSHA, and other local authorities.
"At approximately 1420 [EDT] on September 16, 2014, a worker collapsed in an office building inside the protected area. Initial response by on-site responders found the person unresponsive. Subsequent response by off-site medical responders determined the person had died. Licensee was notified of fatality at 1519 [EDT]. The fatality was due to an apparent personal medical issue and not work related. The individual was not contaminated.
"The individual was transported off-site via Medic One, a local ambulance.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector was notified. Plant operation was not impacted by the event.
"This notification is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to notification of offsite agencies. The Licensee plans to make a press release."
The licensee also notified Michigan OSHA, and other local authorities.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50463
Facility: CLINTON
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: LUKE ECHOLS
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: LUKE ECHOLS
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 09/16/2014
Notification Time: 23:20 [ET]
Event Date: 09/16/2014
Event Time: 19:05 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2014
Notification Time: 23:20 [ET]
Event Date: 09/16/2014
Event Time: 19:05 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/16/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
BILLY DICKSON (R3DO)
BILLY DICKSON (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 97 | Power Operation | 97 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF DIVISION 3 OF SHUTDOWN SERVICE WATER REQUIRES HPCS TO BE DECLARED INOPERABLE
"At 1905 hours (CDT), during surveillance testing of the Division 3 Shutdown Service Water (SX) system, the Division 3 SX pump tripped for unknown reasons. The Division 3 SX system was declared inoperable and in accordance with Technical Specification 3.7.2, Action A, the High Pressure Core Spray (HPCS) system was declared inoperable. Since the HPCS system is a single train safety system, this event is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D). An investigation is underway to determine the cause of SX pump to trip.
"The NRC Resident [Inspector] has been notified."
"At 1905 hours (CDT), during surveillance testing of the Division 3 Shutdown Service Water (SX) system, the Division 3 SX pump tripped for unknown reasons. The Division 3 SX system was declared inoperable and in accordance with Technical Specification 3.7.2, Action A, the High Pressure Core Spray (HPCS) system was declared inoperable. Since the HPCS system is a single train safety system, this event is reportable under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D). An investigation is underway to determine the cause of SX pump to trip.
"The NRC Resident [Inspector] has been notified."