Event Notification Report for October 22, 2021
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/21/2021 - 10/22/2021
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55540
Facility: Beaver Valley
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: Stephen Woolsey
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: Stephen Woolsey
HQ OPS Officer: Donald Norwood
Notification Date: 10/22/2021
Notification Time: 02:15 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2021
Event Time: 01:04 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2021
Notification Time: 02:15 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2021
Event Time: 01:04 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) - Degraded Condition
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) - Degraded Condition
Person (Organization):
BICKETT, BRICE (R1)
BICKETT, BRICE (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | N | 0 | Defueled | 0 | Defueled |
EN Revision Imported Date: 11/19/2021
EN Revision Text: REACTOR COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE BOUNDARY DEGRADED
"At 0104 EDT on October 22, 2021, during the Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit 2 refueling outage, while performing examinations of the 66 reactor vessel head penetrations, it was determined that two penetrations could not be dispositioned as acceptable per ASME Code Section XI. Penetrations 28 and 40 will require repair prior to returning the vessel head to service. The indications were not through wall and there was no evidence of leakage based on inspections performed on the top of the reactor vessel head. The examinations were being performed to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(ii)(D) and ASME Code Case N-729-6 to find potential flaws/indications before they grow to a size that could potentially jeopardize the structural integrity of the reactor vessel head pressure boundary. This event is being reported as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
EN Revision Text: REACTOR COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE BOUNDARY DEGRADED
"At 0104 EDT on October 22, 2021, during the Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit 2 refueling outage, while performing examinations of the 66 reactor vessel head penetrations, it was determined that two penetrations could not be dispositioned as acceptable per ASME Code Section XI. Penetrations 28 and 40 will require repair prior to returning the vessel head to service. The indications were not through wall and there was no evidence of leakage based on inspections performed on the top of the reactor vessel head. The examinations were being performed to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(ii)(D) and ASME Code Case N-729-6 to find potential flaws/indications before they grow to a size that could potentially jeopardize the structural integrity of the reactor vessel head pressure boundary. This event is being reported as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Agreement State
Event Number: 55541
Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency
Licensee: Flood Testing Labratories
Region: 3
City: Chicago State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01651-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Gary Forsee
HQ OPS Officer: Brian Lin
Licensee: Flood Testing Labratories
Region: 3
City: Chicago State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01651-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Gary Forsee
HQ OPS Officer: Brian Lin
Notification Date: 10/22/2021
Notification Time: 22:25 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2021
Event Time: 15:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2021
Notification Time: 22:25 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2021
Event Time: 15:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/22/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Szwarc, Dariusz (R3)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
Szwarc, Dariusz (R3)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 11/22/2021
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was received from the state of Illinois via email:
"The Illinois Emergency Management Agency operations center was contacted at 1904 CDT on 10/22/21 by the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for Flood Testing Laboratories (RML IL-01651-01) to advise that at approximately 1500 CDT that afternoon, a Troxler 3430 moisture density gauge [(40 milliCurie Am-241/Be and 8 milliCurie Cs-137 source)] was struck by a bulldozer on a construction site. The operator was uninjured and reportedly promptly notified the RSO. The area was secured and the RSO responded to the scene to package and secure the damaged gauge. The source rod was not extended when struck (glancing blow with blade) and both the source rod and the americium source housing were undamaged. The gauge was able to be repackaged in the transport container and is currently in safe storage in the licensee's facility in Chicago. The licensee does not own a radiation survey meter. Leak tests have been collected and the manufacturer contacted for expedited processing. Agency inspectors will investigate further next week to determine the adequacy of emergency procedures, results of leak tests, and the proximity/awareness of the operator during the incident.
"This matter is reportable under 32 Ill. Adm. Code 340.1220(c)(2) and was reported to the NRC Operations Center the same day under NMED event number IL210033."
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE
The following information was received from the state of Illinois via email:
"The Illinois Emergency Management Agency operations center was contacted at 1904 CDT on 10/22/21 by the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for Flood Testing Laboratories (RML IL-01651-01) to advise that at approximately 1500 CDT that afternoon, a Troxler 3430 moisture density gauge [(40 milliCurie Am-241/Be and 8 milliCurie Cs-137 source)] was struck by a bulldozer on a construction site. The operator was uninjured and reportedly promptly notified the RSO. The area was secured and the RSO responded to the scene to package and secure the damaged gauge. The source rod was not extended when struck (glancing blow with blade) and both the source rod and the americium source housing were undamaged. The gauge was able to be repackaged in the transport container and is currently in safe storage in the licensee's facility in Chicago. The licensee does not own a radiation survey meter. Leak tests have been collected and the manufacturer contacted for expedited processing. Agency inspectors will investigate further next week to determine the adequacy of emergency procedures, results of leak tests, and the proximity/awareness of the operator during the incident.
"This matter is reportable under 32 Ill. Adm. Code 340.1220(c)(2) and was reported to the NRC Operations Center the same day under NMED event number IL210033."
Agreement State
Event Number: 55542
Rep Org: Ohio Bureau of Radiation Protection
Licensee: University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Region: 3
City: Cincinnati State: OH
County:
License #: 02110310001
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Michael Rubadue
HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith
Licensee: University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Region: 3
City: Cincinnati State: OH
County:
License #: 02110310001
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Michael Rubadue
HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith
Notification Date: 10/25/2021
Notification Time: 15:40 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2021
Event Time: 12:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/25/2021
Notification Time: 15:40 [ET]
Event Date: 10/22/2021
Event Time: 12:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/25/2021
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Orlikowski, Robert (R3)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
Orlikowski, Robert (R3)
NMSS_Events_Notification, (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 11/24/2021
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE - EQUIPMENT FAILURE
The following report was received by the Ohio Bureau of Radiation Protection via email:
"The licensee reported a Varian Varisource 200 HDR unit failed to indicate the source was fully retracted at the conclusion of patient treatment. The licensee initiated emergency procedures and entered the room. Surveys confirmed the source had fully retracted into the unit and the patient did not receive any additional dose beyond what was prescribed. The unit console has been locked and placed out of service until the manufacturer can inspect and repair the device."
Ohio Report Number: OH210008
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE - EQUIPMENT FAILURE
The following report was received by the Ohio Bureau of Radiation Protection via email:
"The licensee reported a Varian Varisource 200 HDR unit failed to indicate the source was fully retracted at the conclusion of patient treatment. The licensee initiated emergency procedures and entered the room. Surveys confirmed the source had fully retracted into the unit and the patient did not receive any additional dose beyond what was prescribed. The unit console has been locked and placed out of service until the manufacturer can inspect and repair the device."
Ohio Report Number: OH210008
A Medical Event may indicate potential problems in a medical facility's use of radioactive materials. It does not necessarily result in harm to the patient.