ML19263C028
| ML19263C028 | |
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| Issue date: | 09/08/1978 |
| From: | Barnes I, Hunnicutt D, Potapovs U NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| ML19263C021 | List: |
| References | |
| REF-QA-99900025 99900025-78-2, NUDOCS 7902020080 | |
| Download: ML19263C028 (6) | |
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e VENDOR INSPECTION REPORT U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT REGION IV Report No.
99900025/78-02 Program No.
44020 Company:
Southwest Fabricating and Welding Company, Inc.
7525 Sherman Street Post Office Box 9449 Houston, Texas 77011 Inspection Conducted: August 21-25, 1978 5//P/7f Inspectors:
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/ Date Section II, Vendor Inspection Branch Summary Inspection on August 21-25, 1978 (99900025/78-02) 790202oo3o i
. Areas Inspected:
Implementation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, criteria and applicable codes and standards, including action on previous inspection findings; manufacturing process control and nonconformances and corrective action. The inspection involved thirty-six (36) inspector-hours on site.
Results:
In the three (3) area inspected; no apparent deviations or unresolved items were identified in one (1) area; the following deviations were identified in the remaining areas:
Deviations: Manufacturing Process Control - Absence of required welding process information not consistent with Criterion V of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, and Section 6.0 of the QA Manual (Enclosure, Item A); incorrect documentation of in-process liquid penetrant inspections not in accordance with previous corrective action commitments (Enclosure, Item B); Quality Assurance list of welders and welding operators not consistent for a certain welder with the GTAW process qualification requirements of Criterion V of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, and Section 6.0 of the QA Manual (Enclosure, Item C).
Nonconformances and Corrective Action - Failure of Quality Assurance to sign a certain Report of Nonconformance after completion of all steps in the disposition not consistent with Criterion XV of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, and Section 10.0 of the QA Manual (Enclosure, Item D).
. DFTAILS SECTION A.
Persons Contacted
- B.
J. Goodwin, President
- N. H. Moerke, Vice President, Engineering
- R. P. Bornes, Manager, Quality Assurance
- E. R. McAnally, Chief Engineer
- R. L. Pearson, Manager, '.lelding
- J. F. Finn, Vessel Design Engineer
- S. M. Goodwin, Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance D. F. Hartmann, Quality Assurance Engineer E. B. Sawyer, Squad Supervisor R. P. Weber, Chief Draftsman
- J. M. Allen, Authorized Nuclear Inspector, Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company
- R. L. Bryan, Authorized Nuclear Inspector, Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company
- Attended Exit Meeting.
B.
Action on Previous Inspection Findings 1.
(Closc 9 Deviation (Report No. 78-01):
Issue of drawing revision relative to bending procedure selection without prior advisement in a Notification of Pending Revision (NPR).
The inspector verified that the committed corrective actions on S.0.1193, Sheet 153, relative to solution annealing, pickling and passivation had been approved by the cusi.omer and performed.
It was also verified that committed instructions relative to preparation of NPRs had been issued and reviewed with affected personnel.
2.
(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 78-01):
Processing of revised customer drawings not consistent with QA Manual commitments.
The inspector verified that the committed corrective actions with respect to drawing control had been performed and that a training meeting had been held with Squad Supervisors.
3.
(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 78-01):
Performance of heat treatment on a weld in a bending furnace not consister.t with the applicable welding procedure specification.
The inspector verified that the referenced welding procedure specification had been qualifi,ed for applications exposing welds
. to bending furnace temperatures up to 2100 F.
The inspector was informed by Southwest Fabricating and Helding Company (SWF) management that review of fabrication practices had not indicated a need for qualification of additional welding procedure specifica-tions for use in this application.
To assure future control, a' Quality Assurance Directive was issued requiring prior QA approval of welding procedures to be used in applicatiods subject to hot
. bending temperatures.
It was additionally committed by SWF management that this item would be addressed in the next QA Manual revision.
C.
Manufacturing Process Control 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that manufacturing processes are controlled in accordance with applicable regulatory, code and contract requirements.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:
a.
Review of QA Manual, Revision 10, Section 5.0, " Process Control," relative to definition of manufacturing control system.
b.
Review of QA Manual, Revision 10, Section 2.0, " Drawing and Specification Control," relative to issue, control and revision of drawings and specifications.
c.
Examination of Manufacturing Record Sheets for four (4) assemblies relati te to:
(1)
Definition of manufacturing procedures used to perform scheduled manufacturing operations.
(2) Verification that completed operations had been signed off.
(3) Ascertaining that manufacturing records were consistent with observed visual status of components.
(4) Compliance with specified Authorized Nuclear Inspector hold points.
(5) Comparison of procedures used against procedures des-ignated as approved.
. (6) Review for performance of required examinations and tests at an applicable manufacturing stage.
d.
Verification that listed procedures had been approved, as required, by the client.
e.
Review of welding personnel qualifications relative to welding operations performed.
f.
Verification that materials used in the assemblies had been released in accordance with the QA program.
3.
Findings a.
Deviations from Commitment (1) See Enclosure, Item A.
(2) See Enclosure. Item B.
(3) See Enclosure, Item C.
b.
Unresolved Items None.
D.
Nonconformances and Corrective Action 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that a system for control of nonconformances and for assuring effective corrective actions has been established and implemented.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:
a.
Review of QA Manual, Revision 10, Section 10.0, "Nonconformances and Corrective Action," relative to program definition and mechanics.
b.
Examination of three (3) reports of nonconformance (RON) with respect to:
(1)
Identification of item and description of nonconformance.
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Identification of reporting party and personnel responsible for resolution.
(3) Disposition of nonconformances in accordance with program commitments.
(4) Evidence of management participation in nonconformance report and corrective action review.
(5) Analysis of nonconformances and determination of required corrective action.
(6) Assigned responsibilities are carried out in an effective manner.
3.
Findings a.
Deviation from Commitment See Enclosure, Item D.
b.
Unresolved Items None.
E.
Exit Interview The inspector met with the management and Authorized Inspection Agency representatives denoted in paragraph A. above on August 25, 1978, at the conclusion of the inspection.
The scope of the inspection and the findings were discussed with management representativcs present.
The inspector requested that the findings denoted as A. and B. in the Notice of Deviation in this report be evaluated in terms of adequacy of present QA program practices relative to manufacturing process control.
Management acknowledged the statements made by the inspector with respect to the findings.
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