Event Notification Report for June 01, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/31/2022 - 06/01/2022
Agreement State
Event Number: 55928
Rep Org: Kentucky Dept of Radiation Control
Licensee: Carmeuse Lime Stone, Black River Op
Region: 1
City: Butler State: KY
County:
License #: 201-111-57
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Curt Pendergrass
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Licensee: Carmeuse Lime Stone, Black River Op
Region: 1
City: Butler State: KY
County:
License #: 201-111-57
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Curt Pendergrass
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 06/06/2022
Notification Time: 08:48 [ET]
Event Date: 06/01/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/06/2022
Notification Time: 08:48 [ET]
Event Date: 06/01/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/06/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Greives, Jonathan (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Greives, Jonathan (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - FIXED GAUGE INADVERTENTLY DISCARDED
The following report was received from the state of Kentucky via email:
"A Berthold fixed gauging device containing 16 milli-Curies of Cs-137 was out of service and scheduled for replacement when it was inappropriately removed from a belt line by a maintenance worker and thrown in a scrap metal hopper for later recycling on May 13, 2022. The licensee conducted scheduled 6 month physical inventory on June 1, 2022 and discovered a gauge was missing from the belt line where it had been installed. Carmeuse personnel conducted a search of the premises and discovered the gauge in scrap metal hopper under additional scrap metal and approximately 10 inches of gravel. The licensee reported the material contained in the hopper is placed there using equipment (e.g. forklifts, etc.). The licensee removed the device from scrap the metal bin and conducted radiation surveys. Reported exposure rates approximately were 30 mR/hr on contact. The gauge was placed in a steel cabinet for storage with reported exposure rates of less-than 1 mR/hr on exterior. All was work performed without notification to or consultation with [Radiation Health Branch] RHB. The licensee indicated the metal cabinet is located in a warehouse on premises, but made no mention of security, access control, posting, relationship to occupied spaces, etc. The licensee reported to RHB in written response that 'device was rusted and shutter was not reliable' which was itself reportable. No mention was made of lock out/tag out, position of shutter mechanism, condition of labels, presence of posting, training of worker who performed removal work, etc. A reactive inspection planned for June 8, 2022."
The following report was received from the state of Kentucky via email:
"A Berthold fixed gauging device containing 16 milli-Curies of Cs-137 was out of service and scheduled for replacement when it was inappropriately removed from a belt line by a maintenance worker and thrown in a scrap metal hopper for later recycling on May 13, 2022. The licensee conducted scheduled 6 month physical inventory on June 1, 2022 and discovered a gauge was missing from the belt line where it had been installed. Carmeuse personnel conducted a search of the premises and discovered the gauge in scrap metal hopper under additional scrap metal and approximately 10 inches of gravel. The licensee reported the material contained in the hopper is placed there using equipment (e.g. forklifts, etc.). The licensee removed the device from scrap the metal bin and conducted radiation surveys. Reported exposure rates approximately were 30 mR/hr on contact. The gauge was placed in a steel cabinet for storage with reported exposure rates of less-than 1 mR/hr on exterior. All was work performed without notification to or consultation with [Radiation Health Branch] RHB. The licensee indicated the metal cabinet is located in a warehouse on premises, but made no mention of security, access control, posting, relationship to occupied spaces, etc. The licensee reported to RHB in written response that 'device was rusted and shutter was not reliable' which was itself reportable. No mention was made of lock out/tag out, position of shutter mechanism, condition of labels, presence of posting, training of worker who performed removal work, etc. A reactive inspection planned for June 8, 2022."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 55922
Facility: Quad Cities
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] GE-3
NRC Notified By: Derek Drockelman
HQ OPS Officer: Michael Bloodgood
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] GE-3
NRC Notified By: Derek Drockelman
HQ OPS Officer: Michael Bloodgood
Notification Date: 06/01/2022
Notification Time: 13:58 [ET]
Event Date: 06/01/2022
Event Time: 10:43 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/01/2022
Notification Time: 13:58 [ET]
Event Date: 06/01/2022
Event Time: 10:43 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/01/2022
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):
Szwarc, Dariusz (R3DO)
Szwarc, Dariusz (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
INADVERTENT SIREN ACTIVATION
The following information was provided by the licensee via email followed by phone call:
"At approximately 1043 CDT, the Quad Cities Main Control Room was notified that the Scott County Iowa warning sirens were activated in error at 1001 CDT. The sirens were not intentionally activated to notify the public of severe weather or pending emergency.
"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), News Release or Notification of Other Government Agencies. This is a 4-Hour Reporting requirement.
"The Quad Cities NRC Resident has been notified."
The following information was provided by the licensee via email followed by phone call:
"At approximately 1043 CDT, the Quad Cities Main Control Room was notified that the Scott County Iowa warning sirens were activated in error at 1001 CDT. The sirens were not intentionally activated to notify the public of severe weather or pending emergency.
"This event is reportable per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), News Release or Notification of Other Government Agencies. This is a 4-Hour Reporting requirement.
"The Quad Cities NRC Resident has been notified."
Agreement State
Event Number: 56629
Rep Org: Colorado Dept of Health
Licensee: Karcher North America Inc
Region: 4
City: Englewood State: CO
County:
License #: GL001195
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kathryn Kirk
HQ OPS Officer: Lawrence Criscione
Licensee: Karcher North America Inc
Region: 4
City: Englewood State: CO
County:
License #: GL001195
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kathryn Kirk
HQ OPS Officer: Lawrence Criscione
Notification Date: 07/19/2023
Notification Time: 18:05 [ET]
Event Date: 06/01/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 07/20/2023
Notification Time: 18:05 [ET]
Event Date: 06/01/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [MDT]
Last Update Date: 07/20/2023
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Roldan-Otero, Lizette (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL) (EMAIL)
Roldan-Otero, Lizette (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
ILTAB, (EMAIL) (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LOST STATIC ELIMINATOR
The following is a synopsis of information provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment via email:
The licensee reported the loss of one static eliminator (NRD model P-2021) containing 10 mCi of Po-210. This is being reported in accordance with Colorado Regulations Section 4.51.1.1 (10 CFR 20.2202(a)(1)).
Colorado Event Number: CO230020
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf
The following is a synopsis of information provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment via email:
The licensee reported the loss of one static eliminator (NRD model P-2021) containing 10 mCi of Po-210. This is being reported in accordance with Colorado Regulations Section 4.51.1.1 (10 CFR 20.2202(a)(1)).
Colorado Event Number: CO230020
THIS MATERIAL EVENT CONTAINS A 'Less than Cat 3' LEVEL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Sources that are "Less than IAEA Category 3 sources," are either sources that are very unlikely to cause permanent injury to individuals or contain a very small amount of radioactive material that would not cause any permanent injury. Some of these sources, such as moisture density gauges or thickness gauges that are Category 4, the amount of unshielded radioactive material, if not safely managed or securely protected, could possibly - although it is unlikely - temporarily injure someone who handled it or were otherwise in contact with it, or who were close to it for a period of many weeks. For additional information go to http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1227_web.pdf