05000369/LER-1981-105-01, /01T-0:on 810710,manifold Inlet Valve Opened, Causing Steam to Blow Out Open Vent & Drain Valves,Resulting in Reactor Coolant Leak.Caused by Personnel Error.Manifold Vent & Drain Valves Closed.Personnel to Be Instructed

/01T-0:on 810710,manifold Inlet Valve Opened, Causing Steam to Blow Out Open Vent & Drain Valves,Resulting in Reactor Coolant Leak.Caused by Personnel Error.Manifold Vent & Drain Valves Closed.Personnel to Be Instructed

ML20009G501
Person / Time
Site:	McGuire
Issue date:	07/24/1981
From:	Nardoci P DUKE POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML20009G496	List: 05000369/LER-1981-105, Forwards LER 81-105/01T-0.Detailed Event Analysis Encl 05000369/LER-1981-105-01, /01T-0:on 810710,manifold Inlet Valve Opened, Causing Steam to Blow Out Open Vent & Drain Valves,Resulting in Reactor Coolant Leak.Caused by Personnel Error.Manifold Vent & Drain Valves Closed.Personnel to Be Instructed
References
LER-81-105-01T, LER-81-105-1T, NUDOCS 8108040355
Download: ML20009G501 (1)

LER-1981-105, /01T-0:on 810710,manifold Inlet Valve Opened, Causing Steam to Blow Out Open Vent & Drain Valves,Resulting in Reactor Coolant Leak.Caused by Personnel Error.Manifold Vent & Drain Valves Closed.Personnel to Be Instructed

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