Event Notification Report for November 04, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/03/2022 - 11/04/2022
Agreement State
Event Number: 56208
Rep Org: SC Dept of Health & Env Control
Licensee: Mitsubishi Polyester Films
Region: 1
City: Greer State: SC
County:
License #: SC-036
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Leland Cave
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Licensee: Mitsubishi Polyester Films
Region: 1
City: Greer State: SC
County:
License #: SC-036
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Leland Cave
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Notification Date: 11/04/2022
Notification Time: 16:30 [ET]
Event Date: 11/04/2022
Event Time: 02:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 11/04/2022
Notification Time: 16:30 [ET]
Event Date: 11/04/2022
Event Time: 02:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 11/04/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Lilliendahl, Jon (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Lilliendahl, Jon (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE - DAMAGED GAUGE
The following is a summary of the information received from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (the Department) via email:
"On November 4, 2022, at approximately 0200 EDT, the Department received a call from Mitsubishi Polyester Films regarding a fixed gauge whose mylar film had torn on the source side. The Thermo ECS Gauging Systems model TFC-185 gauge contains 1250 millicuries of Kr-85. The gauge is used to measure film thickness and as film was moving through the unit, the edge folded over making it too thick to go through the gap cleanly and, in turn, tore the mylar film on the source side of the unit. The licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) was notified regarding the situation.
"At approximately 0900 EDT, the RSO submitted a picture of the damaged mylar to the Department and stated that the gauge's mylar had already been replaced by the onsite field service engineer and that a full report will be submitted within thirty days."
SC Event: 56208
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 summary of the information received from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (the Department) via email:
"On November 4, 2022, at approximately 0200 EDT, the Department received a call from Mitsubishi Polyester Films regarding a fixed gauge whose mylar film had torn on the source side. The Thermo ECS Gauging Systems model TFC-185 gauge contains 1250 millicuries of Kr-85. The gauge is used to measure film thickness and as film was moving through the unit, the edge folded over making it too thick to go through the gap cleanly and, in turn, tore the mylar film on the source side of the unit. The licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) was notified regarding the situation.
"At approximately 0900 EDT, the RSO submitted a picture of the damaged mylar to the Department and stated that the gauge's mylar had already been replaced by the onsite field service engineer and that a full report will be submitted within thirty days."
SC Event: 56208
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
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56203
Facility: LaSalle
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: Wes Keller
HQ OPS Officer: Adam Koziol
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: Wes Keller
HQ OPS Officer: Adam Koziol
Notification Date: 11/04/2022
Notification Time: 08:04 [ET]
Event Date: 11/04/2022
Event Time: 00:06 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/04/2022
Notification Time: 08:04 [ET]
Event Date: 11/04/2022
Event Time: 00:06 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/04/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - Accident Mitigation
Person (Organization):
Ruiz, Robert (R3DO)
Ruiz, Robert (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 |
BOTH TRAINS OF CONTROL ROOM AREA VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INOPERABLE
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 0006 CDT on 11/04/2022, it was discovered that both trains of control room area ventilation air conditioning systems were simultaneously inoperable. Due to this inoperability, the system was in a condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function. Therefore, this condition is being reported as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
With both trains of control room area ventilation air conditioning systems inoperable, the plant entered a 72 hour limiting condition for operation (LCO). One train had been restored at the time of report which extends the LCO to 30 days.
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"At 0006 CDT on 11/04/2022, it was discovered that both trains of control room area ventilation air conditioning systems were simultaneously inoperable. Due to this inoperability, the system was in a condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of a safety function. Therefore, this condition is being reported as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
With both trains of control room area ventilation air conditioning systems inoperable, the plant entered a 72 hour limiting condition for operation (LCO). One train had been restored at the time of report which extends the LCO to 30 days.
Fuel Cycle Facility
Event Number: 56204
Facility: BWX Technologies Inc.
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: Uranium Fuel Fabrication
Comments: Heu Fabrication & Scrap
NRC Notified By: Julian Yates
HQ OPS Officer: Adam Koziol
Region: 2 State: VA
Unit: [] [] []
RX Type: Uranium Fuel Fabrication
Comments: Heu Fabrication & Scrap
NRC Notified By: Julian Yates
HQ OPS Officer: Adam Koziol
Notification Date: 11/04/2022
Notification Time: 10:48 [ET]
Event Date: 11/04/2022
Event Time: 05:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 11/04/2022
Notification Time: 10:48 [ET]
Event Date: 11/04/2022
Event Time: 05:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 11/04/2022
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)
Whited, Jeffrey (IR)
Rivera-Capella, Gretchen (NMSS DAY)
Fuels Group, - (EMAIL)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Whited, Jeffrey (IR)
Rivera-Capella, Gretchen (NMSS DAY)
Fuels Group, - (EMAIL)
CONCURRENT REPORT - ONSITE FATALITY
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"BWXT is making a concurrent report to the NRC for an OSHA reportable event under 29 CFR 1904.39 'Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.' BWXT reported this event to OSHA at 0930 EDT on November 4, 2022.
"On Friday November 4, 2022, at 0530 EDT an employee was found unconscious in his office area, by his co-workers. Co-workers began CPR and tried to resuscitate the employee, until the emergency team was able to respond. The emergency team responded and continued to perform medical treatment. The employee was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital. The medical providers were unable to resuscitate the employee. At this time, the cause of death is not considered work-related."
NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"BWXT is making a concurrent report to the NRC for an OSHA reportable event under 29 CFR 1904.39 'Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.' BWXT reported this event to OSHA at 0930 EDT on November 4, 2022.
"On Friday November 4, 2022, at 0530 EDT an employee was found unconscious in his office area, by his co-workers. Co-workers began CPR and tried to resuscitate the employee, until the emergency team was able to respond. The emergency team responded and continued to perform medical treatment. The employee was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital. The medical providers were unable to resuscitate the employee. At this time, the cause of death is not considered work-related."
NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56210
Facility: Quad Cities
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] GE-3
NRC Notified By: Jeffery Koscik
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] GE-3
NRC Notified By: Jeffery Koscik
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Notification Date: 11/04/2022
Notification Time: 17:10 [ET]
Event Date: 11/04/2022
Event Time: 14:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/04/2022
Notification Time: 17:10 [ET]
Event Date: 11/04/2022
Event Time: 14:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 11/04/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS Actuation - Critical
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS Actuation - Critical
Person (Organization):
Ruiz, Robert (R3DO)
Ruiz, Robert (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | M/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
MANUAL SCRAM DUE TO RISING WATER LEVEL
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"On November 4, 2022, at 1400 hours, with Unit 2 (U2) in Mode 1 at 100 percent power, a manual scram was inserted on U2 due to rising reactor water level, which occurred following an unexpected opening of the 2B Feedwater Regulating Valve. Following the reactor scram, reactor water level decreased to approximately 0 inches, which resulted in an automatic Group II and Group III isolation (expected response). Reactor Water Level control has been established in a normal band. The cause and details of the event are under investigation.
"The Unit 2 scram was not complicated. Operations responded using the Emergency Operating Procedures and stabilized the plant in mode 3. Decay heat is being removed by discharging steam to the main condenser using the turbine bypass valves.
"Unit 1 was unaffected by the event and remains at 100 percent power.
"Due to the Reactor Protection System actuation while critical, this event is being reported as a four-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B).
"There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"On November 4, 2022, at 1400 hours, with Unit 2 (U2) in Mode 1 at 100 percent power, a manual scram was inserted on U2 due to rising reactor water level, which occurred following an unexpected opening of the 2B Feedwater Regulating Valve. Following the reactor scram, reactor water level decreased to approximately 0 inches, which resulted in an automatic Group II and Group III isolation (expected response). Reactor Water Level control has been established in a normal band. The cause and details of the event are under investigation.
"The Unit 2 scram was not complicated. Operations responded using the Emergency Operating Procedures and stabilized the plant in mode 3. Decay heat is being removed by discharging steam to the main condenser using the turbine bypass valves.
"Unit 1 was unaffected by the event and remains at 100 percent power.
"Due to the Reactor Protection System actuation while critical, this event is being reported as a four-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B).
"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: 56211
Rep Org: NC Div of Radiation Protection
Licensee: Summit Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc
Region: 1
City: Youngsville State: NC
County:
License #: 092-1532-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Travis Cartoski
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Licensee: Summit Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc
Region: 1
City: Youngsville State: NC
County:
License #: 092-1532-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Travis Cartoski
HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross
Notification Date: 11/04/2022
Notification Time: 17:09 [ET]
Event Date: 11/04/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 11/16/2022
Notification Time: 17:09 [ET]
Event Date: 11/04/2022
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 11/16/2022
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Lilliendahl, Jon (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Lilliendahl, Jon (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
EN Revision Imported Date: 11/17/2022
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED TROXLER GAUGE
The following information was provided by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services via email:
"Licensee reported a portable nuclear gauge [Troxler model 3400 containing Cs-137 and Am-241 sources] was damaged by a work truck at a construction site on 11/4/22. Inspector was dispatched to investigate immediately. The technician utilizing the gauge was able to cordon off the area to secure the gauge. Licensee was able to retrieve the gauge and verify the source rod was intact and retracted back into the gauge. Surveys confirmed the sources were intact and in the shielded position. The gauge sustained damage to its outer housing and is being transported to the manufacturer for repair.
"More information will be provided to close and complete this report."
NC Event No: TBD
* * * UPDATE ON 11/16/2022 AT 1505 EST FROM TRAVIS CARTOSKI TO KAREN COTTON * * *
The following information is a summary of information received via email:
After investigation, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services updated this report to state that the cause of the damaged gauge was due to a vehicular accident and the corrective actions are to provide gauge user retraining. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services considers this event be closed and complete.
Notified R1DO (Dimitriadis) and NMSS Events Notification email group.
EN Revision Text: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED TROXLER GAUGE
The following information was provided by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services via email:
"Licensee reported a portable nuclear gauge [Troxler model 3400 containing Cs-137 and Am-241 sources] was damaged by a work truck at a construction site on 11/4/22. Inspector was dispatched to investigate immediately. The technician utilizing the gauge was able to cordon off the area to secure the gauge. Licensee was able to retrieve the gauge and verify the source rod was intact and retracted back into the gauge. Surveys confirmed the sources were intact and in the shielded position. The gauge sustained damage to its outer housing and is being transported to the manufacturer for repair.
"More information will be provided to close and complete this report."
NC Event No: TBD
* * * UPDATE ON 11/16/2022 AT 1505 EST FROM TRAVIS CARTOSKI TO KAREN COTTON * * *
The following information is a summary of information received via email:
After investigation, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services updated this report to state that the cause of the damaged gauge was due to a vehicular accident and the corrective actions are to provide gauge user retraining. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services considers this event be closed and complete.
Notified R1DO (Dimitriadis) and NMSS Events Notification email group.