ML20024D197

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Part 21 Rept Re 8-inch Mfg Splice Detected within Cable Shipped to Ranch Seco 1 During 1979.Caused by Mfg Operator Not Following Procedure.Training Classes Conducted & Cable Returned
ML20024D197
Person / Time
Site: Rancho Seco
Issue date: 07/27/1983
From: Roberts L
BRAND-REX CO.
To:
NRC
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ML20024D198 List:
References
REF-PT21-83 NUDOCS 8308030291
Download: ML20024D197 (2)


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BRAND-REX COMPANY A FANT OF "bd INC WILLIMANTIC, CONNECTICUT 06226

  • 2031423-7771 ELECTRONIC AND INDUSTRIAL CABLE DIVISION July 27, 1983 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Inspection and Enforcement Washington, DC 20555

REFERENCE:

Part 21 Report, Dated July 1, 1983 Informant:

Brand-Rex Company, Willimantic, CT 06226 INVESTIGATION a)

Brand-Rex Company manufactured and shipped five (5) reels of 3 conductor #12 AWG to Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Rancho SECO Nuclear Station #1 during 1979.

b) One 8 inch manufacturing splice was detected within cable at time of installation.

c) Splices are used in the manufacturing operation to facilitate lengths.

d) Brand-Rex Company developed and implemented a splice procedure prior to 1979 and formalized it during 1981.

e) Copies of approved Brand-Rex manufacturing splices procedures are in attachment.

CAUSE OF FIELD PROBLEM a) Manufacturing operator did not follow procedures applicable to the construction of proper splices.

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,. CORRECTIVE ACTION a) Manufacturing has conducted training classes applicable to splicing techniques in areas where splicing is used.

b) Training program referenced above has been documented.

-c) Cable contained within Hold Status will be returned to Ber.nd-Rex for examination to ensure the absence of splices.

Very truly yours, BRAND-REX COMPANY A Part of Akzona,-Inc.

MisB.Rderts Quality Assurance Manager cjs cc: Mr. Jeff Jones MS/208 Trailer #9 14440 Twin Cities Road Herald, CA 95638 S. Segraves, B/R L. Bishop, B/R G. Liskom, B/R E. Walton, B/R S. Sandberg, B/R N. Kitchen, B/R R. LeBlanc, B/R G. Graeber, B/R G. Glynn, B/R NRC/ Arlington, TX Enclosures I