Event Notification Report for October 10, 2023
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/09/2023 - 10/10/2023
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 56788
Rep Org: Testing Technologies Inc
Licensee: Testing Technologies Inc
Region: 1
City: Woodbridge State: VA
County:
License #: 45-25007-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Robert Kolbenstetter
HQ OPS Officer: John Russell
Licensee: Testing Technologies Inc
Region: 1
City: Woodbridge State: VA
County:
License #: 45-25007-01
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Robert Kolbenstetter
HQ OPS Officer: John Russell
Notification Date: 10/11/2023
Notification Time: 16:23 [ET]
Event Date: 10/10/2023
Event Time: 10:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/13/2023
Notification Time: 16:23 [ET]
Event Date: 10/10/2023
Event Time: 10:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/13/2023
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - Safety Equipment Failure
10 CFR Section:
30.50(b)(2) - Safety Equipment Failure
Person (Organization):
Carfang, Erin (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Carfang, Erin (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
NON-AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DETACHED SOURCE
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone:
On October 10, 2023, at about 1000 EDT in College Park, Maryland, the licensee was performing industrial radiography on pipe welds in a ditch using a QSA Global 880 machine with a 54 curie Ir-192 source. The licensee, Testing Technologies Inc, is headquartered in Virginia but operates in Maryland under an NRC license.
While attempting to retract the source, it became detached from the drive cable. The licensee shielded the area until they eventually retrieved the source to its safe storage position later that afternoon. No exposure to workers or public occurred from this event. The source detachment was reported to the manufacturer and is under investigation.
* * * UPDATE ON 10/13/23 AT 0744 EDT FROM ROBERT KOLBENSTETTER TO THOMAS HERRITY * * *
The following is a synopsis of information provided by the license via email:
The radiography was being performed in a 14 foot deep trench. While conducting an exposure the crank moved only 1/2 turn, the radiographer attempted to retract the source but was unsuccessful. The area was secured, with boundaries at 2 millirem/hr. The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) was contacted at 0940. He arrived approximately 30 minutes later. After assessing the situation, additional equipment and shielding were brought to the site. Six entries to the restricted area were made by the RSO with a total dose of: whole body =130 millirem, left hand = 205 millirem, right hand = 130 millirem. The RSO is the only individual who entered the area during the retrieval operation. No other employee or member of the public were exposed. The serial number of the unit is: 6011. TTI has also notified the State of VA Dept. of Health, State of Maryland Department of the Environment, QSA Global (the manufacturer), and the University of Maryland RSO.
Notified R1DO (Carfang) and NMSS Events Notification via email.
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone:
On October 10, 2023, at about 1000 EDT in College Park, Maryland, the licensee was performing industrial radiography on pipe welds in a ditch using a QSA Global 880 machine with a 54 curie Ir-192 source. The licensee, Testing Technologies Inc, is headquartered in Virginia but operates in Maryland under an NRC license.
While attempting to retract the source, it became detached from the drive cable. The licensee shielded the area until they eventually retrieved the source to its safe storage position later that afternoon. No exposure to workers or public occurred from this event. The source detachment was reported to the manufacturer and is under investigation.
* * * UPDATE ON 10/13/23 AT 0744 EDT FROM ROBERT KOLBENSTETTER TO THOMAS HERRITY * * *
The following is a synopsis of information provided by the license via email:
The radiography was being performed in a 14 foot deep trench. While conducting an exposure the crank moved only 1/2 turn, the radiographer attempted to retract the source but was unsuccessful. The area was secured, with boundaries at 2 millirem/hr. The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) was contacted at 0940. He arrived approximately 30 minutes later. After assessing the situation, additional equipment and shielding were brought to the site. Six entries to the restricted area were made by the RSO with a total dose of: whole body =130 millirem, left hand = 205 millirem, right hand = 130 millirem. The RSO is the only individual who entered the area during the retrieval operation. No other employee or member of the public were exposed. The serial number of the unit is: 6011. TTI has also notified the State of VA Dept. of Health, State of Maryland Department of the Environment, QSA Global (the manufacturer), and the University of Maryland RSO.
Notified R1DO (Carfang) and NMSS Events Notification via email.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56786
Facility: Cooper
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Randy Koube
HQ OPS Officer: Adam Koziol
Region: 4 State: NE
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: Randy Koube
HQ OPS Officer: Adam Koziol
Notification Date: 10/10/2023
Notification Time: 19:44 [ET]
Event Date: 10/10/2023
Event Time: 15:53 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/10/2023
Notification Time: 19:44 [ET]
Event Date: 10/10/2023
Event Time: 15:53 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 10/10/2023
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):
Groom, Jeremy (R4DO)
Groom, Jeremy (R4DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION - SPURIOUS ALARM ACTUATION
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax:
"On October 10, 2023, at 1553 CDT, Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS) was notified of a spurious actuation of a single alert notification system siren in Nemaha, Nebraska. The CNS Emergency Alert System (EAS) was not activated. The actuation occurred during siren testing conducted at approximately 1545 CDT. No emergency conditions are present at Cooper Nuclear Station.
"A press release from Nebraska Public Power District is not planned at this time.
"This condition is reportable under 10CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) for any event or situation for which a news release is planned or notification to other government agencies has been or will be made which is related to heightened public or government concern.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
Offsite notification was to local Nemaha County Emergency Management.
The following information was provided by the licensee via fax:
"On October 10, 2023, at 1553 CDT, Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS) was notified of a spurious actuation of a single alert notification system siren in Nemaha, Nebraska. The CNS Emergency Alert System (EAS) was not activated. The actuation occurred during siren testing conducted at approximately 1545 CDT. No emergency conditions are present at Cooper Nuclear Station.
"A press release from Nebraska Public Power District is not planned at this time.
"This condition is reportable under 10CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi) for any event or situation for which a news release is planned or notification to other government agencies has been or will be made which is related to heightened public or government concern.
"The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance:
Offsite notification was to local Nemaha County Emergency Management.