Event Notification Report for May 19, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/18/2022 - 05/19/2022
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 55901
Rep Org: Pharmalogic Puerto Rico
Licensee: Pharmalogic Puerto Rico
Region: 1
City: San Juan State: PR
County:
License #: 52-2536101MD
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Rolando Garcia
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Licensee: Pharmalogic Puerto Rico
Region: 1
City: San Juan State: PR
County:
License #: 52-2536101MD
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Rolando Garcia
HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity
Notification Date: 05/19/2022
Notification Time: 10:45 [ET]
Event Date: 05/19/2022
Event Time: 02:00 [ADT]
Last Update Date: 05/19/2022
Notification Time: 10:45 [ET]
Event Date: 05/19/2022
Event Time: 02:00 [ADT]
Last Update Date: 05/19/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(1) - Unplanned Contamination
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(1) - Unplanned Contamination
Person (Organization):
Lilliendahl, Jon (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Lilliendahl, Jon (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
NON-AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - TECHNETIUM-99M SPILL
The following is a synopsis of information provided by the licensee via phone call:
At approximately 0200 on May 19, 2022, a spill of approximately 3 curies of Tc-99m occurred in the compounding room at the Pharmalogic Puerto Rico facility in San Juan, PR. The spill was contained to the compounding room (a restricted area). One worker received a skin contamination that did not require medical attention.
The following is a synopsis of information provided by the licensee via phone call:
At approximately 0200 on May 19, 2022, a spill of approximately 3 curies of Tc-99m occurred in the compounding room at the Pharmalogic Puerto Rico facility in San Juan, PR. The spill was contained to the compounding room (a restricted area). One worker received a skin contamination that did not require medical attention.
Part 21
Event Number: 55999
Rep Org: Valcor Engineering Company
Licensee: Valcor Engineering Company
Region: 1
City: York State: SC
County: York County
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Michael Swirad
HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West
Licensee: Valcor Engineering Company
Region: 1
City: York State: SC
County: York County
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Michael Swirad
HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West
Notification Date: 07/18/2022
Notification Time: 12:09 [ET]
Event Date: 05/19/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/12/2022
Notification Time: 12:09 [ET]
Event Date: 05/19/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/12/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
21.21(a)(2) - Interim Eval Of Deviation 21.21(d)(3)(i) - Defects And Noncompliance
10 CFR Section:
21.21(a)(2) - Interim Eval Of Deviation 21.21(d)(3)(i) - Defects And Noncompliance
Person (Organization):
Schroeder, Dan (R1DO)
Part 21/50.55 Reactors, - (EMAIL)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
Hanna, John (R3DO)
Drake, James (R4DO)
Schroeder, Dan (R1DO)
Part 21/50.55 Reactors, - (EMAIL)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
Hanna, John (R3DO)
Drake, James (R4DO)
EN Revision Imported Date: 9/13/2022
EN Revision Text: PART 21 REPORT - POTENTIAL PREMATURE FAILURES OF VALCOR COIL SHELL ASSEMBLIES
The following is a synopsis of information received via facsimile:
Valcor Engineering Corporation (VEC) was notified via a letter dated 5/19/2022 that Catawba Nuclear Station (CNS) discovered two failed Coil Shell Assemblies, part number V52653-6040-7, which were removed from V70900-39-3-1 Solenoid Valves and returned to VEC for evaluation. VEC has not concluded this is a reportable condition in accordance with 10 CFR 21.22(d) and requires additional time to complete testing and evaluation.
VEC is submitting this 60-day Interim Report Notification per 10 CFR 21.21(a)(2).
VEC will complete the evaluation and provide a determination of reportability in accordance with Part 21 no later than 09/12/2022.
Currently, Catawba Nuclear Station is the only affected facility.
For additional information, please contact Mike Swirad, Valcor Engineering Quality Assurance Director (973-467-8400 x 7223)
* * * UPDATE ON 9/12/2022 at 1438 EDT FROM MICHAEL SWIRAD TO ERNEST WEST * * *
The following is a synopsis of information received via facsimile:
VEC is providing final notification with regard to defects in coil shell assemblies (part number V52653-6040-7) per 10CFR Part 21.21(d)(4).
The root cause of failure of this part was determined to be an internal short in the coil shell assembly.
In addition to Catawba, licensees affected are: Brunswick, Callaway Energy Center, Oconee, Braidwood, and Fitzpatrick.
Root cause of the failed component is inconsistency in the coil assembly manufacturing process.
VEC initiated internal and supplier corrective actions and all coil shell assemblies have been quarantined and VEC supplier was notified. All existing coil assemblies in stock will be reworked to conform to VEC drawings. Completion of rework expected within 60 days.
VEC is in the process of notifying all affected customers. Defect can not be visually or electrically identified. All coil assemblies that perform safety related function must be returned to VEC for evaluation/replacement.
For additional information, please contact Mike Swirad, Valcor Engineering Quality Assurance Director (973-467-8400 x 7223)
Notified R1DO (Young), R2DO (Miller), R3DO (Hanna), R4DO (Drake) and via email: Part 21 Reactors.
EN Revision Text: PART 21 REPORT - POTENTIAL PREMATURE FAILURES OF VALCOR COIL SHELL ASSEMBLIES
The following is a synopsis of information received via facsimile:
Valcor Engineering Corporation (VEC) was notified via a letter dated 5/19/2022 that Catawba Nuclear Station (CNS) discovered two failed Coil Shell Assemblies, part number V52653-6040-7, which were removed from V70900-39-3-1 Solenoid Valves and returned to VEC for evaluation. VEC has not concluded this is a reportable condition in accordance with 10 CFR 21.22(d) and requires additional time to complete testing and evaluation.
VEC is submitting this 60-day Interim Report Notification per 10 CFR 21.21(a)(2).
VEC will complete the evaluation and provide a determination of reportability in accordance with Part 21 no later than 09/12/2022.
Currently, Catawba Nuclear Station is the only affected facility.
For additional information, please contact Mike Swirad, Valcor Engineering Quality Assurance Director (973-467-8400 x 7223)
* * * UPDATE ON 9/12/2022 at 1438 EDT FROM MICHAEL SWIRAD TO ERNEST WEST * * *
The following is a synopsis of information received via facsimile:
VEC is providing final notification with regard to defects in coil shell assemblies (part number V52653-6040-7) per 10CFR Part 21.21(d)(4).
The root cause of failure of this part was determined to be an internal short in the coil shell assembly.
In addition to Catawba, licensees affected are: Brunswick, Callaway Energy Center, Oconee, Braidwood, and Fitzpatrick.
Root cause of the failed component is inconsistency in the coil assembly manufacturing process.
VEC initiated internal and supplier corrective actions and all coil shell assemblies have been quarantined and VEC supplier was notified. All existing coil assemblies in stock will be reworked to conform to VEC drawings. Completion of rework expected within 60 days.
VEC is in the process of notifying all affected customers. Defect can not be visually or electrically identified. All coil assemblies that perform safety related function must be returned to VEC for evaluation/replacement.
For additional information, please contact Mike Swirad, Valcor Engineering Quality Assurance Director (973-467-8400 x 7223)
Notified R1DO (Young), R2DO (Miller), R3DO (Hanna), R4DO (Drake) and via email: Part 21 Reactors.