Event Notification Report for October 12, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/11/2022 - 10/12/2022
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 56159
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: Ian Howard
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: Ian Howard
Notification Date: 10/13/2022
Notification Time: 10:39 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2022
Event Time: 13:11 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/13/2022
Notification Time: 10:39 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2022
Event Time: 13:11 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/13/2022
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):
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At approximately 1311 (EDT) on October 12th, 2022, 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. During a flow test, the backup diesel fire pump experienced an overheating condition. As a result, the diesel fire pump was placed in the manual 'Off' position. The electric fire pump remained fully operational and available to perform its safety function. The diesel pump was repaired and returned to operation at approximately 1000 (EDT) on Thursday, October 13th. The New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified of restoration at 1020 (EDT). 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 State and NRC Region II.
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At approximately 1311 (EDT) on October 12th, 2022, 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. During a flow test, the backup diesel fire pump experienced an overheating condition. As a result, the diesel fire pump was placed in the manual 'Off' position. The electric fire pump remained fully operational and available to perform its safety function. The diesel pump was repaired and returned to operation at approximately 1000 (EDT) on Thursday, October 13th. The New Hanover County Deputy Fire Marshall was notified of restoration at 1020 (EDT). 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 State and NRC Region II.
Agreement State
Event Number: 56164
Rep Org: Alabama Radiation Control
Licensee: Alabama River Cellulose
Region: 1
City: Perdue Hill State: AL
County:
License #: RML 634
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Cason Coan
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Licensee: Alabama River Cellulose
Region: 1
City: Perdue Hill State: AL
County:
License #: RML 634
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Cason Coan
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 10/14/2022
Notification Time: 18:08 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/14/2022
Notification Time: 18:08 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/14/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Schroeder, Dan (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Schroeder, Dan (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK OPEN SHUTTER
The following was received from Alabama Radiation Control via email:
"The licensed service provider arrived to address an issue with an Ohmart SHF2-0 source holder, serial number 8824GK with 500 millicuries of cesium-137 at assay date. The customer, Alabama River Cellulose, stated that the source holder was not functioning correctly (stuck open). The shutter issue was found during the site's lock-out/tag-out process for the process (unknown date/time). The service provider replaced the rotor on the device, and the device's shutter is now functioning as required."
Alabama Incident 22-19
The following was received from Alabama Radiation Control via email:
"The licensed service provider arrived to address an issue with an Ohmart SHF2-0 source holder, serial number 8824GK with 500 millicuries of cesium-137 at assay date. The customer, Alabama River Cellulose, stated that the source holder was not functioning correctly (stuck open). The shutter issue was found during the site's lock-out/tag-out process for the process (unknown date/time). The service provider replaced the rotor on the device, and the device's shutter is now functioning as required."
Alabama Incident 22-19
Agreement State
Event Number: 56166
Rep Org: Ohio Bureau of Radiation Protection
Licensee: University of Cincinnati MC
Region: 3
City: Cincinnati State: OH
County:
License #: 02110310001
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Michael J Rubadue
HQ OPS Officer: Lauren Bryson
Licensee: University of Cincinnati MC
Region: 3
City: Cincinnati State: OH
County:
License #: 02110310001
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Michael J Rubadue
HQ OPS Officer: Lauren Bryson
Notification Date: 10/17/2022
Notification Time: 13:27 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/17/2022
Notification Time: 13:27 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/17/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Kunowski, Michael (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Kunowski, Michael (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SOURCE
The following information was provided by the State of Ohio via email:
"On 10/12/2022, during routine maintenance and source exchange on an Elekta Flexitron HDR [High Dose Rate] unit the source became stuck in an unshielded position. The Elekta engineer immediately vacated the room and notified the medical physics staff and RSO [Radiation Safety Officer]. The area was secured by the RSO, and measurements taken outside of the secured area were at background. Licensee security was posted outside of the area to prevent entry until Elekta personnel could secure the source.
"Additional Elekta staff arrived and secured the source on 10/13/2022, and it was shipped back to the vendor on 10/14/2022."
Ohio Item number: OH220010
The following information was provided by the State of Ohio via email:
"On 10/12/2022, during routine maintenance and source exchange on an Elekta Flexitron HDR [High Dose Rate] unit the source became stuck in an unshielded position. The Elekta engineer immediately vacated the room and notified the medical physics staff and RSO [Radiation Safety Officer]. The area was secured by the RSO, and measurements taken outside of the secured area were at background. Licensee security was posted outside of the area to prevent entry until Elekta personnel could secure the source.
"Additional Elekta staff arrived and secured the source on 10/13/2022, and it was shipped back to the vendor on 10/14/2022."
Ohio Item number: OH220010
Agreement State
Event Number: 56160
Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency
Licensee: Siemens Medical Solutions
Region: 3
City: Hoffman Estates State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01130-02
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Robin Muzzalupo
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Licensee: Siemens Medical Solutions
Region: 3
City: Hoffman Estates State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01130-02
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Robin Muzzalupo
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 10/13/2022
Notification Time: 16:10 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/13/2022
Notification Time: 16:10 [ET]
Event Date: 10/12/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/13/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Kunowski, Michael (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Kunowski, Michael (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEAKING SEALED SOURCE
The following was received from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA or the Agency) via email:
"On 10/12/2022, the Radiation Safety Officer [RSO] at Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (IL-01130-02), notified the Agency regarding a leaking Co-57 sealed source received on 10/12/2022 from the manufacturer, Eckert & Ziegler. The 15 mCi point source was opened and handled in a restricted area behind a small L-block. Upon removal from the packaging (noted as intact), the source was placed in a tungsten holder and was promptly leak tested by the RSO. Leak test results indicated contamination levels of 23,000 dpm [disintegrations per minute] on the source capsule and 140,000 dpm on the inside of the baggie in which the source was shipped in. Subsequent area and personal surveys were performed with no contamination noted. The source, baggie and a few tools used in the initial handling of the source were doubled bagged and remain secured at Siemens pending return to the manufacturer. The leaking source was reported to IEMA within 5 days as required in accordance with 32 Illinois Administrative Code 340.1260 and was then reported to the NRC as required. The investigation is ongoing."
Illinois Item Number: IL220039
The following was received from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA or the Agency) via email:
"On 10/12/2022, the Radiation Safety Officer [RSO] at Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (IL-01130-02), notified the Agency regarding a leaking Co-57 sealed source received on 10/12/2022 from the manufacturer, Eckert & Ziegler. The 15 mCi point source was opened and handled in a restricted area behind a small L-block. Upon removal from the packaging (noted as intact), the source was placed in a tungsten holder and was promptly leak tested by the RSO. Leak test results indicated contamination levels of 23,000 dpm [disintegrations per minute] on the source capsule and 140,000 dpm on the inside of the baggie in which the source was shipped in. Subsequent area and personal surveys were performed with no contamination noted. The source, baggie and a few tools used in the initial handling of the source were doubled bagged and remain secured at Siemens pending return to the manufacturer. The leaking source was reported to IEMA within 5 days as required in accordance with 32 Illinois Administrative Code 340.1260 and was then reported to the NRC as required. The investigation is ongoing."
Illinois Item Number: IL220039