Event Notification Report for July 19, 2021
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
07/18/2021 - 07/19/2021
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 55362
Rep Org: Mistras Group, Inc.
Licensee: Mistras Group, Inc.
Region: 3
City: Heath State: OH
County:
License #: 12-16559-02
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Matt Kim
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Licensee: Mistras Group, Inc.
Region: 3
City: Heath State: OH
County:
License #: 12-16559-02
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Matt Kim
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Notification Date: 07/19/2021
Notification Time: 16:10 [ET]
Event Date: 07/19/2021
Event Time: 02:00 [AST]
Last Update Date: 07/19/2021
Notification Time: 16:10 [ET]
Event Date: 07/19/2021
Event Time: 02:00 [AST]
Last Update Date: 07/19/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
20.2202(b)(2) - Excessive Release 1xali
10 CFR Section:
20.2202(b)(2) - Excessive Release 1xali
Person (Organization):
PELKE, PATRICIA (R3)
O'KEEFE, NEIL (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
PELKE, PATRICIA (R3)
O'KEEFE, NEIL (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 8/19/2021
EN Revision Text: TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF RADIOGRAPHY EXPOSURE DEVICE
The following is a synopsis of information received via e-mail:
The Mistras Director of Radiation Safety was notified by a Mistras radiographer (working in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska) that an exposure device had been left unsecured in a truck in an ammo can with no lock and without the alarm set. The truck had then been turned in to the Tarmac shop for maintenance.
The Tarmac shop discovered the device in the truck around 0200 AST. Upon discovery of the device, they immediately closed the truck and notified security. They did not handle the device.
The device was retrieved by approved Mistras personnel and placed into the vault at MCC Camp. After being notified of the event, the Director personally verified that the exposure device was secured in the vault. The exposure device involved is Serial Number: D10742, containing 81 Curies of Ir-192.
The location of the event in Prudhoe Bay is a secured location with no access to or from the camp without proper security clearance. The Tarmac shop services all vehicles on the North Slope as they are owned by a Mistras customer.
EN Revision Text: TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF RADIOGRAPHY EXPOSURE DEVICE
The following is a synopsis of information received via e-mail:
The Mistras Director of Radiation Safety was notified by a Mistras radiographer (working in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska) that an exposure device had been left unsecured in a truck in an ammo can with no lock and without the alarm set. The truck had then been turned in to the Tarmac shop for maintenance.
The Tarmac shop discovered the device in the truck around 0200 AST. Upon discovery of the device, they immediately closed the truck and notified security. They did not handle the device.
The device was retrieved by approved Mistras personnel and placed into the vault at MCC Camp. After being notified of the event, the Director personally verified that the exposure device was secured in the vault. The exposure device involved is Serial Number: D10742, containing 81 Curies of Ir-192.
The location of the event in Prudhoe Bay is a secured location with no access to or from the camp without proper security clearance. The Tarmac shop services all vehicles on the North Slope as they are owned by a Mistras customer.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55363
Facility: Nine Mile Point
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: Dan Hohle
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-2,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: Dan Hohle
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Notification Date: 07/19/2021
Notification Time: 18:27 [ET]
Event Date: 07/19/2021
Event Time: 14:58 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/19/2021
Notification Time: 18:27 [ET]
Event Date: 07/19/2021
Event Time: 14:58 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/19/2021
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):
GRAY, MEL (R1)
GRANT, JEFFERY (IR)
MILLER, CHRIS (NRR EO)
GRAY, MEL (R1)
GRANT, JEFFERY (IR)
MILLER, CHRIS (NRR EO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
EN Revision Imported Date: 8/19/2021
EN Revision Text: ONSITE MEDICAL EMERGENCY
On July 19, 2021 at 1316 EDT, an individual experienced a non-work related medical emergency. The onsite fire brigade and emergency medical technicians administered first aid, but the individual was unresponsive. The individual was transported to the local hospital. At 1458 EDT, the local hospital notified the station that the individual was deceased. The individual was outside of the radiological controlled area and was not contaminated.
EN Revision Text: ONSITE MEDICAL EMERGENCY
On July 19, 2021 at 1316 EDT, an individual experienced a non-work related medical emergency. The onsite fire brigade and emergency medical technicians administered first aid, but the individual was unresponsive. The individual was transported to the local hospital. At 1458 EDT, the local hospital notified the station that the individual was deceased. The individual was outside of the radiological controlled area and was not contaminated.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 55364
Facility: Global Nuclear Fuel - Americas
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: Uranium Fuel Fabrication
Comments: Leu Conversion (Uf6 To Uo2)
Leu Fabrication
Lwr Commerical Fuel
NRC Notified By: Phillip Ollis
HQ OPS Officer: Bethany Cecere
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: Uranium Fuel Fabrication
Comments: Leu Conversion (Uf6 To Uo2)
Leu Fabrication
Lwr Commerical Fuel
NRC Notified By: Phillip Ollis
HQ OPS Officer: Bethany Cecere
Notification Date: 07/20/2021
Notification Time: 11:11 [ET]
Event Date: 07/19/2021
Event Time: 13:10 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/20/2021
Notification Time: 11:11 [ET]
Event Date: 07/19/2021
Event Time: 13:10 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/20/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (c) - Offsite Notification/News Rel
10 CFR Section:
PART 70 APP A (c) - Offsite Notification/News Rel
Person (Organization):
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
MILLER, MARK (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
MILLER, MARK (R2DO)
EN Revision Imported Date: 8/20/2021
EN Revision Text: OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
"At approximately 1310 EDT on July 19, 2021, the New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified per State code requirements that the fire suppression system encompassing the Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) was impaired. The electric fire pump was without power as the result of a failure of an electrical feed from Duke Energy. The backup diesel fire pump remained fully operational and available to perform its safety function. Power was restored at approximately 1400 EDT on July 19, and the Deputy Fire Marshall was notified of system restoration. Because the New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified, a concurrent notification to the NRC Operations Center is being made per 10 CFR 70, Appendix A(c)."
The licensee will notify the North Carolina Radiation Protection Branch and NRC Region II.
EN Revision Text: OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
"At approximately 1310 EDT on July 19, 2021, the New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified per State code requirements that the fire suppression system encompassing the Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) was impaired. The electric fire pump was without power as the result of a failure of an electrical feed from Duke Energy. The backup diesel fire pump remained fully operational and available to perform its safety function. Power was restored at approximately 1400 EDT on July 19, and the Deputy Fire Marshall was notified of system restoration. Because the New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified, a concurrent notification to the NRC Operations Center is being made per 10 CFR 70, Appendix A(c)."
The licensee will notify the North Carolina Radiation Protection Branch and NRC Region II.
Agreement State
Event Number: 55382
Rep Org: GEORGIA RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL PGM
Licensee: COLQUITT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: Moultrie State: GA
County:
License #: GA 509-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Stacy Allman
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Licensee: COLQUITT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Region: 1
City: Moultrie State: GA
County:
License #: GA 509-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Stacy Allman
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Notification Date: 07/28/2021
Notification Time: 13:36 [ET]
Event Date: 07/19/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/28/2021
Notification Time: 13:36 [ET]
Event Date: 07/19/2021
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 07/28/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
CAHILL, CHRISTOPHER (R1)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
CAHILL, CHRISTOPHER (R1)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 8/27/2021
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED SEALED SOURCE
The following was received via email from the Georgia Radioactive Materials Program:
"During a routine 6 month leak test, a sealed source Cs-137 vial [0.035 milli-Curie] failed the leak test. [Leak Test Results: less than 0.005 micro-Curie.] Damage was detected on the vial and the source was immediately placed back into its shielded container and sealed with tape. All potentially contaminated items such as gloves were triple bagged, sealed, and labeled and placed in a shielded storage container in the hot lab. Area surveys and wipe tests were conducted and no contamination was found. The licensee is obtaining quotes for disposal and will follow up when the source has been disposed of."
Georgia Incident Number: 44
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED SEALED SOURCE
The following was received via email from the Georgia Radioactive Materials Program:
"During a routine 6 month leak test, a sealed source Cs-137 vial [0.035 milli-Curie] failed the leak test. [Leak Test Results: less than 0.005 micro-Curie.] Damage was detected on the vial and the source was immediately placed back into its shielded container and sealed with tape. All potentially contaminated items such as gloves were triple bagged, sealed, and labeled and placed in a shielded storage container in the hot lab. Area surveys and wipe tests were conducted and no contamination was found. The licensee is obtaining quotes for disposal and will follow up when the source has been disposed of."
Georgia Incident Number: 44