05000325/LER-1979-007-03, /03L-0 on 790109:during Sys Component Test, Residual Heat Removal Pump D Would Not Start.Caused by Motor Switch Being in Off Position

/03L-0 on 790109:during Sys Component Test, Residual Heat Removal Pump D Would Not Start.Caused by Motor Switch Being in Off Position

ML19261B204
Person / Time
Site:	Brunswick
Issue date:	02/07/1979
From:	Tollison A CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML19261B202	List: 05000325/LER-1979-007, Forwards LER 79-007/03L-0 05000325/LER-1979-007-03, /03L-0 on 790109:during Sys Component Test, Residual Heat Removal Pump D Would Not Start.Caused by Motor Switch Being in Off Position
References
LER-79-007-03L, LER-79-7-3L, NUDOCS 7902140165
Download: ML19261B204 (2)

LER-1979-007, /03L-0 on 790109:during Sys Component Test, Residual Heat Removal Pump D Would Not Start.Caused by Motor Switch Being in Off Position

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1-79-7 Facility: BSEP Unit #1 Event Date 1/9/79 construction personnel.

It is believed the charging motor switch had inadvertently been turned off Construction personnel have been asked to be extremely aware of their surroundings while working.

This is considered an isolated event, and no further corrective action is required.