Event Notification Report for February 01, 2016
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/31/2016 - 02/01/2016
Part 21
Event Number: 51704
Rep Org: WECTEC LLC (FORMERLY CB&I)
Licensee: CB&I LAURENS
Region: 1
City: CHARLOTTE State: NC
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CURTIS CASTELL
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: CB&I LAURENS
Region: 1
City: CHARLOTTE State: NC
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CURTIS CASTELL
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 02/01/2016
Notification Time: 12:40 [ET]
Event Date: 02/01/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/01/2016
Notification Time: 12:40 [ET]
Event Date: 02/01/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/01/2016
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):
ERIC MICHEL (R2DO)
PART 21/50.55 REACT (EMAI)
ERIC MICHEL (R2DO)
PART 21/50.55 REACT (EMAI)
PART 21 REPORT REGARDING DEVIATIONS OF PIPE SPOOLS FOR AP1000 PROJECTS
The following information is summarized from notification received by WECTEC, LLC via email:
"The basic components being supplied are piping spools to be used for various safety-related systems for the V. C. Summer and Vogtle AP1000r projects. The pipe spools are classified as ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III.
"The specific conditions identified on various piping spools fall into four general categories:
(1) Dimensional Length Deviations: These conditions include center-to-end and center-to-center lengths of straight pipe segments that exceed the minimum or maximum tolerances.
(2) Bend Angle Deviations: These conditions include spool bend angles that exceed the minimum or maximum tolerances.
(3) Minimum Wall Thickness Deviations: These conditions include pipe wall thickness below the applicable tolerance. These conditions typically have been found at some bends in the spools and at some ends of the pipe.
(4) Other Conditions: These conditions include weld related attributes, potential carbon contamination, and tools marks."
Uninstalled pipe spools are in storage and will be inspected, repaired or replaced prior to installation. Installed products will be identified and issues resolved as appropriate.
Name and address of the individual or individuals informing the Commission:
David Durham
President
WECTEC LLC
128 S. Tryon St., Suite 1000
Charlotte, NC 28202
The following information is summarized from notification received by WECTEC, LLC via email:
"The basic components being supplied are piping spools to be used for various safety-related systems for the V. C. Summer and Vogtle AP1000r projects. The pipe spools are classified as ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III.
"The specific conditions identified on various piping spools fall into four general categories:
(1) Dimensional Length Deviations: These conditions include center-to-end and center-to-center lengths of straight pipe segments that exceed the minimum or maximum tolerances.
(2) Bend Angle Deviations: These conditions include spool bend angles that exceed the minimum or maximum tolerances.
(3) Minimum Wall Thickness Deviations: These conditions include pipe wall thickness below the applicable tolerance. These conditions typically have been found at some bends in the spools and at some ends of the pipe.
(4) Other Conditions: These conditions include weld related attributes, potential carbon contamination, and tools marks."
Uninstalled pipe spools are in storage and will be inspected, repaired or replaced prior to installation. Installed products will be identified and issues resolved as appropriate.
Name and address of the individual or individuals informing the Commission:
David Durham
President
WECTEC LLC
128 S. Tryon St., Suite 1000
Charlotte, NC 28202
Agreement State
Event Number: 51705
Rep Org: NJ RAD PROT AND REL PREVENTION PGM
Licensee: FRENCH & PARRELLO ASSOCIATES
Region: 1
City: WALL TOWNSHIP State: NJ
County:
License #: PI #507834
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CATHY BIEL
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Licensee: FRENCH & PARRELLO ASSOCIATES
Region: 1
City: WALL TOWNSHIP State: NJ
County:
License #: PI #507834
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: CATHY BIEL
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 02/01/2016
Notification Time: 15:40 [ET]
Event Date: 02/01/2016
Event Time: 13:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/01/2016
Notification Time: 15:40 [ET]
Event Date: 02/01/2016
Event Time: 13:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/01/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JOHN ROGGE (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
JOHN ROGGE (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - TROXLER SOURCE SEPARATED FROM SOURCE ROD
The following information was obtained from the State of New Jersey via facsimile:
"[The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection] was informed by a portable gauge licensee of a complete failure of their portable gauge source rod resulting in the sealed source (containing 8 mCi of Cs-137) dropping from the rod onto the ground. The incident occurred at Monmouth University this morning [2/1/16] at a construction site there. The loose source is in a concrete container and locked up at their licensed facility awaiting a lead pig sent overnight from Troxler. A survey has been conducted around the storage area to confirm that exposure there is below public dose limit.
"The licensee's initial report from the field suspected that the failure of the containment was due to the advanced age of the gauge - reported at 20 years."
Event Report ID No.: NJ #16-02-01-1239-01
The following information was obtained from the State of New Jersey via facsimile:
"[The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection] was informed by a portable gauge licensee of a complete failure of their portable gauge source rod resulting in the sealed source (containing 8 mCi of Cs-137) dropping from the rod onto the ground. The incident occurred at Monmouth University this morning [2/1/16] at a construction site there. The loose source is in a concrete container and locked up at their licensed facility awaiting a lead pig sent overnight from Troxler. A survey has been conducted around the storage area to confirm that exposure there is below public dose limit.
"The licensee's initial report from the field suspected that the failure of the containment was due to the advanced age of the gauge - reported at 20 years."
Event Report ID No.: NJ #16-02-01-1239-01
Agreement State
Event Number: 51763
Rep Org: LOUISIANA RADIATION PROTECTION DIV
Licensee: NVI, NONDESTRUCTIVE & VISUAL INSPECTION, LLC
Region: 4
City: CUTOFF State: LA
County:
License #: LA-5601-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE NOBLE
HQ OPS Officer: STEVEN VITTO
Licensee: NVI, NONDESTRUCTIVE & VISUAL INSPECTION, LLC
Region: 4
City: CUTOFF State: LA
County:
License #: LA-5601-L01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOE NOBLE
HQ OPS Officer: STEVEN VITTO
Notification Date: 03/02/2016
Notification Time: 17:06 [ET]
Event Date: 02/01/2016
Event Time: 16:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/02/2016
Notification Time: 17:06 [ET]
Event Date: 02/01/2016
Event Time: 16:00 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/02/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RICK DEESE (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
RICK DEESE (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - UNABLE TO RETRACT SOURCE DUE TO CRIMPED TUBE
The following information was provided by the State of Louisiana via email:
"On February 1, 2016, a crew from NVI [Nondestructive & Visual Inspection, LLC] was performing radiography at a temporary jobsite located at the Loop Clovelly Facility on Highway 1 in Cutoff, LA. The crew was working in an area only accessible by boat. The crew made some exposures and did not notice the 'crank out' cable became wedged between the boat and the vessel support. The crew set [four] boundaries for the duration of the 'shots'/exposures. When the crew tried to retract the source into the shielded position, it would not [retract] because the 'crank out' tube was crimped, but was still connected to the exposure device. The source assembly remained out of the shielded position. When it was determined the source was not retractable, immediately the crew cleared the area and boundaries were established by distance and for unnecessary exposures.
"The lead radiographer contacted the RSO and received instructions on how to secure/shield the area from potential/unnecessary exposures. This was after the crew had submerged the source in the water to provide shielding for the source. This was the initial notice and was not received until the source was secured in the shielded position and the event was over. The RSO did the actual retrieval and securing of the source. His direct reading pocket dosimeter reading was 593 mR and the crew's readings were 230 mR and below.
"The exposure device and associated equipment ('crank out' control and source guide tube) were SPEC 150 exposure device S/N 1764 and a SPEC G-60, S/N WI1508 source. The source was 42 Ci of Ir-192. The equipment, the exposure device and source assembly were brought to SPEC [Source Production & Equipment Company] in St. Rose, LA and was evaluated and passed the quality assurance requirements.
"The radiography crew was suspended from radiography work until they can be reinstructed in the NVIs' Operation Emergency and Safety Manual. The crew was sent to an Occupational Medicine Facility for blood-work. The test results were within normal limits. This is the corrective action. THIS EVENT IS CONSIDERED CLOSED.
"NVI, Nondestructive & Visual Inspection, LLC is Departmentally [Louisiana Radiation Protection Division] approved and licensed to perform source retrievals. This is being reported as 10CFR Part 34.101(a)."
Louisiana Event Report ID # LA-160002
The following information was provided by the State of Louisiana via email:
"On February 1, 2016, a crew from NVI [Nondestructive & Visual Inspection, LLC] was performing radiography at a temporary jobsite located at the Loop Clovelly Facility on Highway 1 in Cutoff, LA. The crew was working in an area only accessible by boat. The crew made some exposures and did not notice the 'crank out' cable became wedged between the boat and the vessel support. The crew set [four] boundaries for the duration of the 'shots'/exposures. When the crew tried to retract the source into the shielded position, it would not [retract] because the 'crank out' tube was crimped, but was still connected to the exposure device. The source assembly remained out of the shielded position. When it was determined the source was not retractable, immediately the crew cleared the area and boundaries were established by distance and for unnecessary exposures.
"The lead radiographer contacted the RSO and received instructions on how to secure/shield the area from potential/unnecessary exposures. This was after the crew had submerged the source in the water to provide shielding for the source. This was the initial notice and was not received until the source was secured in the shielded position and the event was over. The RSO did the actual retrieval and securing of the source. His direct reading pocket dosimeter reading was 593 mR and the crew's readings were 230 mR and below.
"The exposure device and associated equipment ('crank out' control and source guide tube) were SPEC 150 exposure device S/N 1764 and a SPEC G-60, S/N WI1508 source. The source was 42 Ci of Ir-192. The equipment, the exposure device and source assembly were brought to SPEC [Source Production & Equipment Company] in St. Rose, LA and was evaluated and passed the quality assurance requirements.
"The radiography crew was suspended from radiography work until they can be reinstructed in the NVIs' Operation Emergency and Safety Manual. The crew was sent to an Occupational Medicine Facility for blood-work. The test results were within normal limits. This is the corrective action. THIS EVENT IS CONSIDERED CLOSED.
"NVI, Nondestructive & Visual Inspection, LLC is Departmentally [Louisiana Radiation Protection Division] approved and licensed to perform source retrievals. This is being reported as 10CFR Part 34.101(a)."
Louisiana Event Report ID # LA-160002