ML19317G364

LER 78-015/04T-0:on 780511,20 Uci Radioactive Liquid Released During Spent Resin Transfer to Vendor Vehicle. Caused by Line Rupture.Transfer Terminated & Radioactive Protection Measures Implemented.Corrective Action Pending

ML19317G364
Person / Time
Site:	Crystal River
Issue date:	05/12/1978
From:	Cooper J FLORIDA POWER CORP.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML19317G361	List: ML19317G360 ML19317G363 ML19317G364
References
LER-78-015-04T-0, LER-78-15-4T, NUDOCS 8002280967
Download: ML19317G364 (2)

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CONFIRMATION OF TELECON REPORT TO R. H. WESSMAN OF YOUR OFFICE AT 1815 on 11 MAY 1978

1. Report No.:

50-302/78-015/047-0

2. 7'acility: CrystalRiverU$it#3

3. Report Date: 12 May 1978 4-4 Occurrence Date: 11 May 1978

5. Identification of occurrence:

Spill of radioactive liquid and is reported in accordance with 10 CTR 20. Part 403.

6. Conditions Prior to occurrence: i

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7. Description of occurrence:

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At 1515 on 11 May 1978 while transferring spent resin from the spent resin storage tank to the solidification cask on the vendor transport vehicle, a Tuptured transfer line on the transport vehicle caused a release of less than two gallons of transfer water to a storm grating.

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Co total amount of radioactivity which entered the drain was 20 microcuries primarily The immediate action was to secure the resin transfer, spread " safety set" l to ermrnia rbe 14-rid, p* gnif a .f hdctc c:ca as a "1 1

6. z.caauou area' . Inere was no measurable activity at the outfall of the stora drain and all spilled resin has been recovered.

8. Designation of apparent Cause:

This event was due to the rupture cf a transfer pipe on the vendor transport vehicle.

9. Anslysis of Occurrence:

There was no safety hazard to the plant or public as the spill was immediately contained and proper radiation protection measures were initiated.

10. Corrective Action:

Corrective actions to preclude recurrence are being formulated at this time. Upon resolution, this report will be revised.

L1. Tailure Data:

This is the first occurren<:e of an event of this type.

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