Event Notification Report for May 14, 2021
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/13/2021 - 05/14/2021
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55259
Facility: Callaway
Region: 4 State: MO
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Leeland Bland
HQ OPS Officer: Ossy Font
Region: 4 State: MO
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Leeland Bland
HQ OPS Officer: Ossy Font
Notification Date: 05/15/2021
Notification Time: 00:55 [ET]
Event Date: 05/14/2021
Event Time: 13:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/15/2021
Notification Time: 00:55 [ET]
Event Date: 05/14/2021
Event Time: 13:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 05/15/2021
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):
GADDY, VINCENT (R4)
GADDY, VINCENT (R4)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
EN Revision Imported Date: 6/14/2021
EN Revision Text: INDIVIDUAL FALL FROM SCAFFOLD LADDER - OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY NOTIFICATION
"At approximately 1300 CDT on 05/14/2021, a contract worker, who was using a scaffold ladder to access their work area on the iso-phase bus duct system for the main transformers at the Callaway plant, fell approximately 27 feet to the ground. An ambulance was dispatched to transport the individual to a local hospital. Union Electric (Ameren Missouri) subsequently learned that the event caused the individual to have a serious injury that required an overnight hospital stay. This event is reportable to OSHA per 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2) by the contract worker's employer and is reportable to the Missouri Public Service Commission in accordance with Missouri regulation 20 CSR 4240-3.190(3)(A). This notification is being made to the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to other government notifications that will occur as a result of a situation related to the health and safety of onsite personnel.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified of this event."
The individual was not working in a contamination area.
EN Revision Text: INDIVIDUAL FALL FROM SCAFFOLD LADDER - OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY NOTIFICATION
"At approximately 1300 CDT on 05/14/2021, a contract worker, who was using a scaffold ladder to access their work area on the iso-phase bus duct system for the main transformers at the Callaway plant, fell approximately 27 feet to the ground. An ambulance was dispatched to transport the individual to a local hospital. Union Electric (Ameren Missouri) subsequently learned that the event caused the individual to have a serious injury that required an overnight hospital stay. This event is reportable to OSHA per 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2) by the contract worker's employer and is reportable to the Missouri Public Service Commission in accordance with Missouri regulation 20 CSR 4240-3.190(3)(A). This notification is being made to the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) due to other government notifications that will occur as a result of a situation related to the health and safety of onsite personnel.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified of this event."
The individual was not working in a contamination area.
Agreement State
Event Number: 55260
Rep Org: OHIO BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: Ineos ABS (USA) Corporation
Region: 3
City: Addyston State: OH
County:
License #: 31201310002
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Michael Snee
HQ OPS Officer: Ossy Font
Licensee: Ineos ABS (USA) Corporation
Region: 3
City: Addyston State: OH
County:
License #: 31201310002
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Michael Snee
HQ OPS Officer: Ossy Font
Notification Date: 05/17/2021
Notification Time: 08:55 [ET]
Event Date: 05/14/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/17/2021
Notification Time: 08:55 [ET]
Event Date: 05/14/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/17/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
McCRAW, AARON (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
McCRAW, AARON (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 6/17/2021
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE SHUTTER STUCK OPEN
The following was received from the Ohio Department of Health via email:
"During removal of the Cs-137 source (20 mCi, Serial # 5450CN) and holder (Ohmart/Vega Model SHLM-B1-P) by the manufacturer (VEGA), it was discovered the shutter would not operate and was stuck open. INEOS is actively working with the manufacturer to develop a suitable path forward for removal of the source. In the meantime, a physical barrier is installed to prevent vessel entry."
Ohio Reference No.: OH 2021-037
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE SHUTTER STUCK OPEN
The following was received from the Ohio Department of Health via email:
"During removal of the Cs-137 source (20 mCi, Serial # 5450CN) and holder (Ohmart/Vega Model SHLM-B1-P) by the manufacturer (VEGA), it was discovered the shutter would not operate and was stuck open. INEOS is actively working with the manufacturer to develop a suitable path forward for removal of the source. In the meantime, a physical barrier is installed to prevent vessel entry."
Ohio Reference No.: OH 2021-037