ML19207C070
| ML19207C070 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 07000984 |
| Issue date: | 08/08/1979 |
| From: | Engelken R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | Selby J Battelle Memorial Institute, PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATION |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 7909060407 | |
| Download: ML19207C070 (1) | |
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,o SUITE 202, W ALNUT CREEK PLAZA W ALNUT CREE K. CALIFORNI A 94596 August 8,1979 Docket No.70-984 Battelle Memorial Institute Pacific Northwest Laboratories Battelle Blvd.
Richland, Washington 99352 Attention: Mr. J. M. Selby, Manager Radiation Standards and Engineering Gentlemen:
The enclosed Circular 79-15 is forwarded to you for information.
If there are any questions related to your understanding of the suggested actions, please notify NIOSH at the telephone number listed in the enclosure to the Circular.
Sincerely, n
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ngelken Director
Enclosures:
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IE Circular No. 79-15 2.
Listing of IE Circulars Issued in the Last Six Months Ol'oC7.2.
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTI0f4 AND ENFORCEMENT WASHINGTON, D.C.
20555 August 8, 1979 IE Circular No. 79-15 BURSTING OF HIGH PRESSURE HOSE AND MALFUNCTION OF RELIEF VALVE Af40 "0"-RING IN CERTAIN SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS Descripcion of Circumstances:
The Nuclear Regulatory Ccmmission (NRC) has been informed by mailgram (copy enclosed) frcm the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of occurrences of bursting of the high-pressure hose assembly, and malfunction of the relief valve and of the "0"-Ring in the main line assembly of the SurvivAir Mark I self-contained breathing apparatus.
Any one of these failures would result in immediate loss of air supply to a user.
Licensees wno use the SurvivAir Mark I SCSA should:
1-Discontinue use of the apparatus until the units have been inspected by the manufacturer and all necessary repairs or replacements have been made.
2.
Contact the manufacturer or supplier of the equipment for instructions on arranging for inspection and repair.
No written response to this circular is required.
If you require additional information regarding this subject, please contact the office specified in the enclosed mailgram.
Enclosure:
Mailgram
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