05000327/LER-1981-017-03, /03L-0:on 810212,welder Accidentally Blew Pin Hole in Pipe Sleeve,Releasing Low Level Activity Xe-133.Caused by Thin Wall Pipe & Restricted Access.Pin Hole Repaired

/03L-0:on 810212,welder Accidentally Blew Pin Hole in Pipe Sleeve,Releasing Low Level Activity Xe-133.Caused by Thin Wall Pipe & Restricted Access.Pin Hole Repaired

ML19347D220
Person / Time
Site:	Sequoyah
Issue date:	03/04/1981
From:	Kirk G, Mcgriff J TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML19347D217	List: 05000327/LER-1981-017, Forwards LER 81-017/03L-0 05000327/LER-1981-017-03, /03L-0:on 810212,welder Accidentally Blew Pin Hole in Pipe Sleeve,Releasing Low Level Activity Xe-133.Caused by Thin Wall Pipe & Restricted Access.Pin Hole Repaired
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LER-81-017-03L, LER-81-17-3L, NUDOCS 8103110486
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LER-1981-017, /03L-0:on 810212,welder Accidentally Blew Pin Hole in Pipe Sleeve,Releasing Low Level Activity Xe-133.Caused by Thin Wall Pipe & Restricted Access.Pin Hole Repaired

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