Headquarters Daily report JUNE 23, 1994 *************************************************************************** REPORT NEGATIVE NO INPUT ATTACHED INPUT RECEIVED RECEIVED HEADQUARTERS X REGION I X REGION II X REGION III REGION IV X *************************************************************************** PRIORITY ATTENTION REQUIRED MORNING REPORT - REGION I JUNE 23, 1994 Licensee/Facility: Notification: Becton Dickinson Diagnostic MR Number: 1-94-0069 Instrument Systems Date: 06/22/94 Becton Dickinson Towson,Maryland Dockets: 03008488 License No: 19-14977-01E Subject: FROZEN SHIPMENT OF CARBON-14 VIALS Reportable Event Number: N/A Discussion: On June 22, 1994, Region I was notified by the State of New Jersey that a shipment of vials containing radioactive materials destined for Belgium was being held in Elizabeth, New Jersey because the vials were inadvertently frozen. Region I spoke to Becton Dickinson and determined that a refrigerated truck containing 80,640 glass vials in test kits, 1-5 microcuries of carbon-14 per vial, traveled from Beckton Dickinson's facilities in Towson, Maryland to the Port Authority in Elizabeth, New Jersey. When the truck arrived at the Port Authority, it was discovered that the vials were being stored at -10 degrees centigrade. Each vial is packed in its own corrugated cardboard box which contains at least enough absorbent to contain the liquid within the vial. The vials are remaining at the same temperature until they are within the confines of the licensee's facilities in Towson, Maryland. Some time between 5:00 p.m. on June 22, 1994 and 8:00 a.m. on June 23, 1994, the vials are scheduled for departure back to Towson, Maryland. Becton Dickinson holds a State of Maryland license for possession and an NRC license for exempt distribution. The State of Maryland and the Office of Public Affairs have been notified. The State of New Jersey has been provided this updated information. Region I is still following up on the situation and is keeping in communication with the States of Maryland and New Jersey and Becton Dickinson. Regional Action: None, furnished for information only. Contact: Sheri Arredondo (610)337-5342 PRIORITY ATTENTION REQUIRED MORNING REPORT - REGION II JUNE 23, 1994 Licensee/Facility: Notification: Tennessee Valley Authority MR Number: 2-94-0050 Watts Bar 1 2 Date: 06/23/94 Spring City,Tennessee Dockets: 50-390,50-391 PWR/W-4-LP,PWR/W-4-LP Subject: BOARD SHORTED AND FOUND SMOLDERING FIRE Reportable Event Number: N/A Discussion: At 9:41 a.m. on June 22, 1994, Watts Bar operators discovered a smoldering fire in Shutdown Board 2A2-A. There were three construction workers in the area at the time of the short. Two of the workers received abrasions trying to get away from the board, and the third worker received burns on his arm, neck, and face, and was transported to the hospital. The fire was extinguished. The licensee has initiated a full incident investigation under their criteria for Category 1 events, which includes quarantining of equipment. At 2:15 p.m., the licensee reported that the injured worker had second degree burns on 1/5 of his arm and would remain at the Erlanger Medical Center burn unit in Chattanooga, TN, for observation. Regional Action: Follow Licensee investigation. Contact: C. Julian (404)331-5526 PRIORITY ATTENTION REQUIRED MORNING REPORT - REGION II JUNE 23, 1994 Licensee/Facility: Notification: Tennessee Valley Authority MR Number: 2-94-0051 Sequoyah 1 2 Date: 06/23/94 Soddy-Daisy,Tennessee Dockets: 50-327,50-328 PWR/W-4-LP,PWR/W-4-LP Subject: SEQUOYAH PLANT MANAGER CHANGE Reportable Event Number: N/A Discussion: On June 22, 1994, TVA announced the selection of Jim Baumstark to the position of Sequoyah Plant Manager, effective June 24, 1994. Mr. Baumstark has held the positions at the site of Outage and Technical Services Manager and Operations Manager. Regional Action: For information only. Contact: Scott Sparks (404)331-5619 PRIORITY ATTENTION REQUIRED MORNING REPORT - REGION II JUNE 23, 1994 Licensee/Facility: Notification: Virginia Power Co. MR Number: 2-94-0052 Surry 2 Date: 06/23/94 Surry,Virginia Dockets: 50-281 PWR/W-3-LP Subject: CONTAINMENT EVACUATION DUE TO HYDRAZINE RELEASE Reportable Event Number: N/A Discussion: On June 16, 1994, at approximately 10:00 a.m., while Unit 2 was shutdown for steam generator work, the containment was evacuated for approximately six hours and access to portions of the auxiliary building were restricted when a hydrazine release occurred during steam generator cleaning. Approximately 200 employees were evacuated from containment. Hydrazine concentrations to 6 parts per million (ppm) were detected inside containment. The licensee's guidelines for hydrazine toxicity concentration is 0.1 ppm for an eight hour exposure. Higher concentrations are allowable for shorter time periods. No personnel injuries were reported that day; however, on June 22 the licensee informed the resident inspectors that 6 contract employees had visited the site nurse to inquire what symptoms were associated with hydrazine exposure. On June 22, some of these employees indicated that they had experienced symptoms such as irritation to the eyes and throat on June 16. One contractor indicated that he experienced shortness of breath while climbing stairs. The licensee has provided personnel, involved in the release, access to a medical doctor. Regional Action: Followup by the residents. Contact: A. BELISLE (404)331-4196