05000272/LER-1980-042, Forwards LER 80-042/03L-0

Forwards LER 80-042/03L-0

ML18082A962
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	08/19/1980
From:	Librizzi F Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	Grier B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML18082A963	List: 05000272/LER-1980-042, Forwards LER 80-042/03L-0 05000272/LER-1980-042-03, /03L-0:on 800721,review of Surveillance Records Revealed That 92-day & 18-month Surveillance Not Completed When Required on 24-volt Starting Battery for Fire Pump Diesel.Caused by Electrician Failing to Document Insp
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LER-1980-042, Forwards LER 80-042/03L-0

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2721980042R00 - NRC Website

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OPS~G Public Service Electric and Gas Company 80 Park Place Newark. N.J. 07101 Phone 201 /430-7000 Mr. Boyce H. Grier Director of USNRC Off ice of Inspection and Enforcement Region 1 631 Pci.rk Avenue August 19, 1980 King of Prussia, Pennsylv~nia 19406

Dear Mr. Grier:

LICENSE NO. DPR-70 DOCKET NO. 50-272 REPORTABLE OCCURRENCE 80-42/03L Pursuant to the requirements of Salem Generating Station Unit No. 1 Technical Specifications, Section 6.9.1, we are submitting Licensee Event Report for Reportable Occurrence 80-42/03L.

This report*is required within thirty (30) days of the occurrence.

Sincerely yours,

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Electric Production CC:

Director, Office of Inspection and Enforcement (30 copies)

Director, Office of Management Information and Program Control (3 copies) 95-2001 (ZOOM) 2*78

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80-42/03L 8/19/80 7/21/80 Salem Generating Station, Unit 1 Public Service Electric & Gas Company Hancock's Bridge, New Jersey 08038 IDENTICATION OF OCCURRENCE:

Missed Surveillance CONDITIONS PRIOR TO OCCURRENCE:

Mode 1 Reactor Power 85%

DESCRIPTION OF OCCURRENCE:

During a records review, it was determined that required surveillance on the fire pump diesel 24V starting battery was not performed or documented.

The 92 day requirement of Surveillance 4.7.10.l.3b requires the specific gravity be verified appropriate for continued service of the battery.

In addition, the 18 month requirements of Surveillance 4.7.10.l.3c were not completed which includes a visual inspection for physical damage or abnormal deterioration of the cell plates and battery racks and to ensure the battery-to-battery and terminal connections are clean, tight, free of corrosion and coated with anti-corrosion material.

DESIGNATION OF APPARENT CAUSE OF OCCURRENCE:

Personnel Error ANALYSIS OF OCCURRENCE:

When sent to perform the 92 day surveillance, the electrician did not completely understand the requirement of the surveillance and only performed a specific gravity test on the prolet cells, a routine weekly inspection.

In addition, after inspecting the battery, as required every 18 months, the electrician did not document his inspection because he routinely performs an inspection weekly and had not been required to document the inspection previously.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

The required surveillances were completed and documented immediately upon identifying the need.

The electrician was counseled on the importance of understanding his assignment prior to performing the surveillance.

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LER 80-42/03L 2 -

The weekly inspection order has been changed to ensure proper documentation of the inspections required every 18 months.

FAILURE DATA Not Applicable Prepared By ~~M_. __ J_. __

M_u_r~p~h_y.._ __

SORC Meeting No.

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