ML19345C758
| ML19345C758 | |
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| Issue date: | 10/08/1980 |
| From: | Barnes I, Roberds H NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| REF-QA-99900710 NUDOCS 8012080307 | |
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O U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE-0F INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
' REGION IV
. Report No.
99900710/80-02 Program No.
51300 Company: National Valve and Manufacturing Company 158 49th Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201 Inspection ar-Johnstown Plant-Inspection j
Conducted: August 25-28, 1980
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/ o --r-to I. Barnes, Chief-Date ComponentsSection II Vendor Inspection Branch Summarv Inspection on August 25-28, 1980 Areas Inspected:
Implementation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B Criteria and applicable codes and/or standards; including actions on previous inspection i
findings, nondestructive examination (Liquid Penetrant), and special processes personnel' qualification (nondestructive examination).
The inspection involved-twenty-four (24) inspector-h~ours on site by one (1) NRC inspector.
Results:
In the three (3) areas inspected, no apparent deviations or unresolved items were' identified in.two (2) areas:
the following deviations were identified in the-remaining area.
' Deviations:
Actions on Previous Inspection Findings:
A pallet containing shop order No. 8002 CC25'did not have a blue nuclear I. D. tag attached as required by Criterion V of 10 CFR'50, Appendix B, and Section 6 of the QA Manual.
(Notice of Deviation, Item A.)
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l' The assembly drawing and QC Data Sheet for Shop Order No. 8002 CC25~did not provide for documentation of a tack welding operation-as required by Criterion V of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, and Section 3 of the-QA Manual.
(Notice of Devia-tion,_ Item B.)'
i NCN number not recorded on the QC Data Sheet as required by Criterion V of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, and Section 10 of the QA Manual.
(Notice of Deviation, Item C.)
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3 DETAIL SECTION
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Persons Contacted
- R. W. Jackson, Quality Assurance Manager
- H. Stone, Assistant Manager Engineering
- H. D. Holcomb, General-Manager
- R. L. Lobb, Quality Assurance Supervisor
- R. M._Lamm, Quality Control Supervisor
- L. R. Stone, Plant Superintendent
- M. Barr, Quality Control Office Supervisor
- F. Pero, Quality Control Supervisor
- Attended Exit Meeting
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Actions on Previous Inspection Findings 4
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(Closed) Deficiency (Report No. 80-01, Notice of Violation) Failure to post procedures as required by Section 21.6 of 10 CFR 50 Part 21.
The inspector verified that a copy of the requirement had been posted on all bulletin boards in accordance with Section 21.6 of 10 CFR 50 Part 21.
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(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 80-01, Item A of Enclosure) a welder was observed welding in a position. (2F) which was not reflected on the welder qualification record.
The inspector verified certain welders had been qualified in additional positions and that a training and indoctrination session was held on March 13, 1980, with the QC inspectors and welders, which explained the various positions of qualification.
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(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 80-01, Item B of Enclosure): A welder was observed making a repair weld using a brass backing material.instead of the required mild carbon steel.
The inspector did not see any brass backing material in the fabrication area and did verify from records that a indoctrina-tion and training session had been held on March 13, 1980, with QC inspectors and welders relative to the use of compatible backing materials for welding.
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(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 80-01, Item C of Enclosure):
A QC inspector did not certi:y conformance of a welding opera-tion to the specified procedure by initialing and dating the proper space on the QC Data Sheet.
4 The inspector verified that the QC Data Sheet had been corrected and that a training session had been held for the QC department relative to the importance for verification of the welding process used and the documentation on the QC Data Sheet.
As a result of a review of documentation for verification of corrective action the following deviations from commitments were identified.
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See Notice of Deviation, Item A.
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See Notice of Deviation, Item B.
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(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 80-01, Item D of Enclosure):
The QC inspector did not record NCN number (NCN-J-647) on the QC Data Sheet.
The inspector verified that committed actions had been accomplished with respect to performance of a training session on processing and recording of NCN numbers, attachment of the specific NCN to the relevant drawing and recording of the number on the Data Sheet.
It was established during the inspection, however, that these actions were not effective in preventing recurrence, as evidenced by the identification of a further instance of an NCN number not being recorded on the QC Data Sheet or Assembly Drawing.
See Notice of Deviation, Item C.
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Nondescructive Examination (Liquid Penetrant) 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that:
Nondestructive examination is performed in accordance with a.
approved procedures.
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Nondestructive examination procedures meet the require-ments of the ASME Code and applicable NRC requirements.
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Test results are interpreted by qualified personnel.
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Method of Accomplishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:
Review of Section 9 of the Quality Assurance Manual, a.
" Nondestructive Examination."
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Review of company' procedure CP-9A~ revision 4, "L'iquid Penetrant Examination."
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Interviews with cognizant personnel.
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Findings-4 Witnin'this area of the inspection, no deviations from commitments or unresolved items were identified.
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Special Processes Personnel' Qualification (Nondestructive Examination) 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that:
The employer, Navco, has developed a written practice for a.
control and administration of NDE personnel training, examina-tion and certification in accordance with applicable NRC and ASME Code requirements.
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Personnel records are complete and are currect.
Personnel performing nondestructive examinations are qualified c.
for the method used and have current eye examinations as defined in SNT-TC-1A.
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Method of Accomplishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:
Review of Section 9 of the Quality Assurance Manual, "Non-a.
destructive Examination."
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Review of company procedure CP-9, revision 4, " Nondestructive Examination."
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Review of NDE personnel certification and qualification record packages including results of eye examinations.
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Interviews with cognizant personnel.
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Findings Within this area of the inspection, no deviations from commitments or unresolved items were identified.
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Exit. Meeting A post inspection exit meeting-was held on August 28, 1980, with the management representatives denoted in. paragraph A. above.
The inspector-summarized.the scope and findings of the inspection. Management acknowl-edged the statements of the inspectors'with respect to the findings as presented to them and affirmed their commitment to the Quality Assurance Program.
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