ML19318A536
| ML19318A536 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Crane  |
| Issue date: | 04/25/1979 |
| From: | Thompson T METROPOLITAN EDISON CO. |
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| References | |
| TASK-TF, TASK-TMR NUDOCS 8006230298 | |
| Download: ML19318A536 (1) | |
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Summary of I&E Interview 77, 78 and 79 Interview of-April 25, 1979 of Mr. - Thomas K. Thompson, former employee of Met. Ed.,
Radiation Chemistry Senior.
Mr. Thompson is a college graduate with a degree in phychology (~ 30 credits in chemistry).
Started at TMI in December 1973.
Some formal chemistry traini1g while at Met. Ed.
On-the-job training for health physics.
Reported to site 0700 hours0.0081 days <br />0.194 hours <br />0.00116 weeks <br />2.6635e-4 months <br />, 3/28/79, went to ECS. Was to be on off-site team but equipment in emergency kit (1 of 4) not functional, returned to ECS indicated no training given for SAM-2. Assisted in personnel decontamination (most of early contamination gaseous). At approximately 0900 hours0.0104 days <br />0.25 hours <br />0.00149 weeks <br />3.4245e-4 months <br /> was requested to get primary coolant sample.
Expressed reservations, but did proceed. Sample panel read 200 R/hr.
Suited up (Scott our pack) and took sample.
Expressed view that air monitor in sampling area not operational.
There was history of problems with that monitor (RMA-12). Also hood ventilation had. problems in past.
Primary sampling always resulted-in increased activity in area and control room. At time of sampling had TLD and-low range dosimeter (no extremity monitoring).
Received 200 mr. Accompanied by M. Janouski during se pling.
No detailed discussion with supervisor on manner and procedures for obtaining coolant samples.
Expressed his reservations to his management.
Indicated sample was taken in rushed manner (a50ml in 1 1. poly bottle left inhood) and sample was probably not representative.
r Subsequent to sampling, the ECS was evacuated. Air samplers were indicating Co-58 above MPC.
Left ECS and went to Unit 2 Control Room. Approximately 50 people were Unit 2 Control Room.
4 Shortage of portable survey instruments was indicated. Mr. Thompson implies shortage of instruments existed prior to accident.
High activity in control room air, everyone in respirators (primarily MSA full face-l_
paper filters).
Mr. Thompson, was a.
atrol station for access to Aux. Bldg.
No logs were main-tained for exposures or surveys. Mr. Thompson checked that individuals had proper i
protective gear and dosimeters.
No apparent coordination between Maintenance and l
Health Physics for these entries.
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March 29, 1979, Mr. Thompson' reported tor work 0700 hours0.0081 days <br />0.194 hours <br />0.00116 weeks <br />2.6635e-4 months <br />.. Initial efforts were at L
process center establishing' inventory of respirators and protective clothing.
Mr. Thompson expressed concern re observed radiation levels.
March 31, 1979, 0830 hours0.00961 days <br />0.231 hours <br />0.00137 weeks <br />3.15815e-4 months <br />, Mr. Thompson reported for work and was stationed in
~Vnit 2 control room.
. On the evening of March 30, Mr. Thompson decided to resign his position with Met. Ed.
He expressed concern about his potential for additional exposure and his confidence -in his ' supervisory personnel.
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