Event Notification Report for October 10, 2018
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/09/2018 - 10/10/2018
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 53658
Rep Org: TEAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
Licensee: TEAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
Region: 4
City: ALVIN State: TX
County:
License #: 42-32219-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID TEBO
HQ OPS Officer: BETHANY CECERE
Licensee: TEAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
Region: 4
City: ALVIN State: TX
County:
License #: 42-32219-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DAVID TEBO
HQ OPS Officer: BETHANY CECERE
Notification Date: 10/10/2018
Notification Time: 17:40 [ET]
Event Date: 10/10/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/10/2018
Notification Time: 17:40 [ET]
Event Date: 10/10/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/10/2018
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):
AARON McCRAW (R3DO)
HEATHER GEPFORD (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AARON McCRAW (R3DO)
HEATHER GEPFORD (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
RADIOGRAPHY SOURCE FAILED TO RETRACT
"During retraction of the source following an exposure inside a storage tank [at the BP Refinery, Whiting, IN], the radiographer noted the source did not retract with the drive cable as survey readings indicated the source was still exposed. An immediate call was made to the local RSO [Radiation Safety Officer], who is source retrieval trained, to report the issue. Barricades were continuously monitored while waiting for his arrival. Upon arrival and evaluation of the situation, the local RSO determined a source disconnect had occurred due to a possible broken drive cable. Source retrieval procedures were then enacted with the source safely returned to the shielded position in the exposure device at approximately 1400 CDT. The exact cause of the event is not clear at this time and the drive cable and connector are being sent to the manufacturer for evaluation.
"Equipment involved: QSA Ir192 model A424-9 source assembly with approximate activity 84 Curies; QSA model 880 Delta exposure device and associated equipment (drive assembly and guide tube).
"Approximately 4-5 individuals were involved in the retrieval process with the RSO (Authorized Source Retriever) indicating he received the highest exposure, as recorded on pocket dosimeters, of 25 mrem."
"During retraction of the source following an exposure inside a storage tank [at the BP Refinery, Whiting, IN], the radiographer noted the source did not retract with the drive cable as survey readings indicated the source was still exposed. An immediate call was made to the local RSO [Radiation Safety Officer], who is source retrieval trained, to report the issue. Barricades were continuously monitored while waiting for his arrival. Upon arrival and evaluation of the situation, the local RSO determined a source disconnect had occurred due to a possible broken drive cable. Source retrieval procedures were then enacted with the source safely returned to the shielded position in the exposure device at approximately 1400 CDT. The exact cause of the event is not clear at this time and the drive cable and connector are being sent to the manufacturer for evaluation.
"Equipment involved: QSA Ir192 model A424-9 source assembly with approximate activity 84 Curies; QSA model 880 Delta exposure device and associated equipment (drive assembly and guide tube).
"Approximately 4-5 individuals were involved in the retrieval process with the RSO (Authorized Source Retriever) indicating he received the highest exposure, as recorded on pocket dosimeters, of 25 mrem."
Agreement State
Event Number: 53659
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Licensee: BRASKEM AMERICA, INC.
Region: 4
City: FREEPORT State: TX
County:
License #: LL06443
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT FREE
HQ OPS Officer: KAREN COTTON
Licensee: BRASKEM AMERICA, INC.
Region: 4
City: FREEPORT State: TX
County:
License #: LL06443
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ROBERT FREE
HQ OPS Officer: KAREN COTTON
Notification Date: 10/11/2018
Notification Time: 08:24 [ET]
Event Date: 10/10/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/11/2018
Notification Time: 08:24 [ET]
Event Date: 10/10/2018
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/11/2018
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
10 CFR Section:
AGREEMENT STATE
Person (Organization):
HEATHER GEPFORD (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
HEATHER GEPFORD (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT- FIXED GAUGE SHUTTER BROKE
The following information was received from the State of Texas by email:
"On October 10, 2018, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] was notified by the licensee that while performing a leak test of a Vega SH-F1 nuclear gauge the operating handle broke preventing manipulation of the shutter. The gauge contains a 100 milliCurie (original activity) cesium - 137 source. The gauge is located 160 ft. above ground level and does not present an exposure threat to workers. The manufacturer and a service contractor have been contacted to perform the repair of the gauge. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident: 9620
The following information was received from the State of Texas by email:
"On October 10, 2018, the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] was notified by the licensee that while performing a leak test of a Vega SH-F1 nuclear gauge the operating handle broke preventing manipulation of the shutter. The gauge contains a 100 milliCurie (original activity) cesium - 137 source. The gauge is located 160 ft. above ground level and does not present an exposure threat to workers. The manufacturer and a service contractor have been contacted to perform the repair of the gauge. Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA-300."
Texas Incident: 9620