05000255/LER-1979-005-03, /03L-0 on 790103:1/4-inch Drain Line in Diesel Generator Fuel Sys Broke,Spraying 100-150 Gal of Fuel Oil Onto Engine.Caused by Vibration

/03L-0 on 790103:1/4-inch Drain Line in Diesel Generator Fuel Sys Broke,Spraying 100-150 Gal of Fuel Oil Onto Engine.Caused by Vibration

ML18043A462
Person / Time
Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	02/02/1979
From:	CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
Shared Package
ML18043A461	List: 05000255/LER-1979-005, Forwards LER 79-005/03L-0 05000255/LER-1979-005-03, /03L-0 on 790103:1/4-inch Drain Line in Diesel Generator Fuel Sys Broke,Spraying 100-150 Gal of Fuel Oil Onto Engine.Caused by Vibration
References
LER-79-005-03L, LER-79-5-3L, NUDOCS 7902060318
Download: ML18043A462 (1)

LER-1979-005, /03L-0 on 790103:1/4-inch Drain Line in Diesel Generator Fuel Sys Broke,Spraying 100-150 Gal of Fuel Oil Onto Engine.Caused by Vibration

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