ML20137T014
| ML20137T014 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Farley  |
| Issue date: | 02/06/1986 |
| From: | Mcdonald R ALABAMA POWER CO. |
| To: | Verrelli D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8602180163 | |
| Download: ML20137T014 (2) | |
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' Flintridge Building re swm e e:t? s,o" February 6, 1986 Docket No. 50-348 Docket No.' 50-364 Mr. D. M. Verrelli U. 5. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II 101 Marietta Street, N.
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SUBJECT:
'J. M. Farley Nuclear Plant NRC Inspection of November 19 - December 18, 1985 RE:
Report Numbers 50-348/85-43 50-364/85-43
Dear Mr. Verrwlli:
his letter refers to the violation cited in the subject inspection reports which state:
"he following violations ~were identified during an inspection cordicted on November 19 - December 18, 1985. %e severity Invols were assiped in accordance with the NRC Enforcement Policy (10 CFR Part 2, Appendix C).
Technical specification 6.8.1.b requires that written procedures be implemented covering refueling activities.
His includes receipt and inspection of new fuel.
Contrary to the above, on November 21, 1985 at 2:35 p.m.,
Fuel Handling Procedure FNP-O-FHP-3.0 was not fully isr-plemented in that during new fuel receipt and inspection, the top frame fastener nuts on the new fuel shipping carriage were released by a licensed operator who had not been briefed on the fuel handling procedure prior to performing the work. Se procedure required the top fastener to be released only when the fuel wis brought to the vertical position and the new fuel lifting tool had been engaged. his resulted in damage to the new fuel assembly.
his is a severity IAvel V violation (supplement I)."
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Mr. D. M. Verrelli-February 6, 1986 Page 2 Admission or Denial he above violation occurred as described in the subject report.
Reason for Violation he above violation was caused by personnel error in that the supervisor in charge of the fuel unload did not provide adequate control of the job. Further, the personnel-involved in unloading new fuel assembly T-15 from the shipping cask did not comply with procedural requirements. We clamp at the top ~of the fuel assembly had been loosened mistakenly and the supervisor in charge of fuel handling checked the clamps visually but did not perform an adequate verification to ensure that the clamps were secure.
Corrective Action Taken and Results Achieved he damaged fuel assembly was inspected and returned to the Westinghouse fuel fabrication plant.
Corrective Steps Taken to Avoid Further Violations
'Ib prevent recurrence of this event, the supervisor in charge of new fuel handling when the event occurred was counseled on maintaining adequate control of critical evolutions. Plant Operators involved were counseled on the importance of procedural adherence and the necessity of having an understanding of the evolutions to be performed prior to starting work at any point.
in the evolution. Also, instructions have been added to the '
applicable fuel handling procedure specifically requiring a verification and an initial on a checklist that the clamp at the top of the fuel assembly is secure prior to the fuel assembly being upended to the vertical position.
Date of Full Compliance November 26, 1985.
Affirmation I affirm that this response is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. We information contained in this letter is not considered to be of a proprietary nature.
Yours very
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t.f R. P. Mcdonald RPM /IWM:emb