ML18114A582

LER 79-012/08T-0 on 790507:caustic Residue Discovered on 62 New Fuel Assemblies.Caused by Industrial Sabotage. Fuel Removed & Assemblies Rinsed.Investigation Continuing

ML18114A582
Person / Time
Site:	Surry
Issue date:	05/21/1979
From:	Stewart W VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.)
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML18114A581	List: ML18114A580 ML18114A582
References
LER-79-012-08T, LER-79-12-8T, NUDOCS 7905230344
Download: ML18114A582 (2)

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(Attacrnnent,.- page 1 of 14t Surry Pow-er Station, Unit 2 Doclcet No: 50-231 Report No: 79-012 /u8T-0 Event Date: 5-7-79

Title:

Ne,, Fuel Imp*ainnents

1. Description of Event:

During a nonnal new fuel inspection, some discoloration and a white crystaline substance, later identified as a caustic solution, were found on sixty-two (62) of sixty-four (64) new fuel assemblies. The fuel is for use in Unit 2 (Cycle SJ, which is presently shutdown and defueled. This report is made in accordance with 10 CFR 73 Section 73.71 Paragraph (b)~

2. Probable Consequences:

The**extent of damage, if any, to the new fuel:assemblies iscbeing*evaluated.

No. activity was released.*.

3. Cause:

The event was caused by the unauthorized introduction of a caustic solution in the new fuel storage area. Investigation is still in progress.

4. Immediate Corrective Action:

All appropriate personnel*and investigating authorities were notified. Samples of the foreign substance were taken and are being analyzed.

• The new fuel has .been removed from the storage area and rinsed. The assemblies.*are _being inspected for damage.

5. Subsequent Corrective Action:

Access to the new fuel storage area has been limited. Continued investigation will determine additional corrective action.

6. Action Taken to Prevent Recurrence:

The investigation will determine what actions must be taken to prevent recurrence.

7. Generic Implications:

None