Event Notification Report for June 20, 2016
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/19/2016 - 06/20/2016
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 52036
Rep Org: U.S. AIR FORCE
Licensee: U.S. AIR FORCE
Region: 4
City: OKLAHOMA CITY State: OK
County:
License #: GL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANTHONY CAGLE
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Licensee: U.S. AIR FORCE
Region: 4
City: OKLAHOMA CITY State: OK
County:
License #: GL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANTHONY CAGLE
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 06/23/2016
Notification Time: 11:45 [ET]
Event Date: 06/20/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/23/2016
Notification Time: 11:45 [ET]
Event Date: 06/20/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/23/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
10 CFR Section:
20.2201(a)(1)(ii) - LOST/STOLEN LNM>10X
Person (Organization):
JESSE ROLLINS (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
JESSE ROLLINS (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
LOST/MISSING DETECTION SOURCE
The following was received by email:
"Per your request, I'm sending this email as a follow-up to my telephonic notification to your office that occurred earlier today (re: 10 CFR 20.2201).
"We're reporting the apparent loss (presently unknown whereabouts) of an aggregate quantity of approximately 95 mCi of Ni-63 housed in the following seven generally licensed devices (GLDs):
- 3 ea. x Smiths Detection SABRE 2000s (up to 15 mCi Ni-63 ea.)
- 2 ea. x Smiths Detection SABRE 4000s (up to 15 mCi Ni-63 ea.)
- 2 ea. x GE VaporTracers (up to 10 mCi Ni-63 ea.)
- 19 May 2016: Tinker AFB installation RSO attempted to schedule semiannual swipe sample collection for May 2016. The unit possessing/using GLDs indicated that the GLDs had been transferred. Installation RSO advised unit to present documentation.
- 23 May 2016: Unit reported to installation RSO that they were still looking for paperwork.
- 13 Jun 2016: After an exhaustive search of records and information management systems, neither the installation RSO or the unit found any documentation for GLD transfer.
- 16 Jun 2016: Installation RSO notified the unit commander; continues to investigate.
- 20 Jun 2016: Installation RSO notified the USAF Radioisotope Committee Secretariat by telephone and then by email to report situation."
The above report of a possible lost or missing source involves sources not specifically licensed under the MML (Master Material License).
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
The following was received by email:
"Per your request, I'm sending this email as a follow-up to my telephonic notification to your office that occurred earlier today (re: 10 CFR 20.2201).
"We're reporting the apparent loss (presently unknown whereabouts) of an aggregate quantity of approximately 95 mCi of Ni-63 housed in the following seven generally licensed devices (GLDs):
- 3 ea. x Smiths Detection SABRE 2000s (up to 15 mCi Ni-63 ea.)
- 2 ea. x Smiths Detection SABRE 4000s (up to 15 mCi Ni-63 ea.)
- 2 ea. x GE VaporTracers (up to 10 mCi Ni-63 ea.)
- 19 May 2016: Tinker AFB installation RSO attempted to schedule semiannual swipe sample collection for May 2016. The unit possessing/using GLDs indicated that the GLDs had been transferred. Installation RSO advised unit to present documentation.
- 23 May 2016: Unit reported to installation RSO that they were still looking for paperwork.
- 13 Jun 2016: After an exhaustive search of records and information management systems, neither the installation RSO or the unit found any documentation for GLD transfer.
- 16 Jun 2016: Installation RSO notified the unit commander; continues to investigate.
- 20 Jun 2016: Installation RSO notified the USAF Radioisotope Committee Secretariat by telephone and then by email to report situation."
The above report of a possible lost or missing source involves sources not specifically licensed under the MML (Master Material License).
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A "LESS THAN CAT 3" LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52026
Facility: WATTS BAR
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MATTHEW MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Region: 2 State: TN
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MATTHEW MILLER
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 06/20/2016
Notification Time: 17:19 [ET]
Event Date: 06/20/2016
Event Time: 15:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/20/2016
Notification Time: 17:19 [ET]
Event Date: 06/20/2016
Event Time: 15:40 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/20/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
BINOY DESAI (R2DO)
BINOY DESAI (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | A/R | Y | 32 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
AUTOMATIC REACTOR TRIP
"On June 20, 2016 at 1540 EDT, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Unit 2 reactor tripped due to [reaching the] automatic Lo-Lo steam generator trip [setpoint] on [the] #4 steam generator. Concurrent with the reactor trip the Auxiliary Feedwater system actuated as designed.
"All control and shutdown rods fully inserted. All safety systems responded as designed. The unit is currently stable in Mode 3, with decay heat removal via Auxiliary Feedwater and main steam dump systems. The station is in a normal shutdown electrical alignment.
"The cause is currently under investigation.
"This is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) and 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(iv)(B).
"The NRC Senior Resident has been notified."
There was no effect on Unit 1.
"On June 20, 2016 at 1540 EDT, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Unit 2 reactor tripped due to [reaching the] automatic Lo-Lo steam generator trip [setpoint] on [the] #4 steam generator. Concurrent with the reactor trip the Auxiliary Feedwater system actuated as designed.
"All control and shutdown rods fully inserted. All safety systems responded as designed. The unit is currently stable in Mode 3, with decay heat removal via Auxiliary Feedwater and main steam dump systems. The station is in a normal shutdown electrical alignment.
"The cause is currently under investigation.
"This is being reported under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) and 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(iv)(B).
"The NRC Senior Resident has been notified."
There was no effect on Unit 1.
Agreement State
Event Number: 52027
Rep Org: MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: MIDWEST INDUSTRIAL X-RAY, INC
Region: 3
City: ALBERTVILLE State: MN
County:
License #: 1186-89
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: TYLER KRUSE
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Licensee: MIDWEST INDUSTRIAL X-RAY, INC
Region: 3
City: ALBERTVILLE State: MN
County:
License #: 1186-89
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: TYLER KRUSE
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 06/21/2016
Notification Time: 11:37 [ET]
Event Date: 06/20/2016
Event Time: 09:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/21/2016
Notification Time: 11:37 [ET]
Event Date: 06/20/2016
Event Time: 09:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/21/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
ROBERT ORLIKOWSKI (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
ROBERT ORLIKOWSKI (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - RADIOGRAPHY CAMERA SOURCE DISCONNECT
The following was received from Minnesota via email:
"On June 20, 2016 at 0930 [CDT] Midwest Industrial X-Ray, Inc. (License number 1086-89) had a source disconnect event. Their Radiation Safety Officer notified the Minnesota Department of Health [MDH] of the event at 0925 [CDT] on June 21, 2016.
"Initial details:
- The event happened on a jobsite in Lakeville, MN.
- The Camera was a QSA 880 Delta.
- Source was 47.5 curies of I-192.
- The cause has been initially determined to be a worn drive cable. The licensee stated that the drive cable passed the go-no-go test prior to hooking up.
- They were able to retrieve the source and get it back in the shielded position.
- All equipment was inspected after the retrieval.
- The faulty drive cables were brought back to the licensee's corporate office in Fargo, ND for repair.
- Pocket dosimeter readings following the retrieval were: 41 mrem, 20 mrem, 11 mrem, and 10 mrem.
"The licensee is in the process of preparing a written report that will be submitted within 30 days as required. MDH will continue to investigate this event. MDH Inspectors will be on-site at the licensee's office in Albertville MN on June 23, 2016 to perform a follow-up inspection."
The following was received from Minnesota via email:
"On June 20, 2016 at 0930 [CDT] Midwest Industrial X-Ray, Inc. (License number 1086-89) had a source disconnect event. Their Radiation Safety Officer notified the Minnesota Department of Health [MDH] of the event at 0925 [CDT] on June 21, 2016.
"Initial details:
- The event happened on a jobsite in Lakeville, MN.
- The Camera was a QSA 880 Delta.
- Source was 47.5 curies of I-192.
- The cause has been initially determined to be a worn drive cable. The licensee stated that the drive cable passed the go-no-go test prior to hooking up.
- They were able to retrieve the source and get it back in the shielded position.
- All equipment was inspected after the retrieval.
- The faulty drive cables were brought back to the licensee's corporate office in Fargo, ND for repair.
- Pocket dosimeter readings following the retrieval were: 41 mrem, 20 mrem, 11 mrem, and 10 mrem.
"The licensee is in the process of preparing a written report that will be submitted within 30 days as required. MDH will continue to investigate this event. MDH Inspectors will be on-site at the licensee's office in Albertville MN on June 23, 2016 to perform a follow-up inspection."