ML20212P444
| ML20212P444 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 08/25/1986 |
| From: | Conway J, Merschoff E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
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| ML20212P426 | List: |
| References | |
| REF-QA-99901061 99901061-86-01, 99901061-86-1, NUDOCS 8609030135 | |
| Download: ML20212P444 (5) | |
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ORGANIZATION:
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA REPORT INSPECTION
[NSPECTION NO - 99901061/86-01 DATFSt 7/78 79/86 1N-SITF H0llRS-9 CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS:
L. B. Foster Company ATTN: Mr. David Foltz Associate General Counsel 415 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15220 ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACT: Ms. Cindy Turner, District Administrator TF1FPHONF NilMRFR-(710 777 7111 NUCLEAR INDUSTRY ACTIVITY: Supplier of pipe and fittings.
ASSIGNED INSPECTOR:
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J.}.Conway, React e Inspection Section (RIS)
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APPROVED BY:
E. W. Merschoff, C
, RIS, Vendor Program Branch Date INSPECTION BASES AND SCOPE:
A.
BASES:
10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B and 10 CFR Part 21.
B.
SCOPE: This inspection was made as a result of the receipt of an allega-tion pertaining to defective pipe fabricated by L. B. Foster (LBF) and shipped to a nuclear facility.
PLANT SITE APPLICABILITY: Pipe and fittings - Palo Verde (50-528/529/530).
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L. B. FOSTER COMPANY COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA REPORT INSPECTION NO.: 99901061/86-01 RESULTS:
PAGE 2 of 4 A.
VIOLATIONS:
None.
B.
NONCONFORMANCES:
None.
C.
UNRESOLVED ITEMS:
None.
D.
OTHER FINDINGS AND COMMENTS:
1.
Allegation In May 1986, the NRC was notified of an allegation made to the Atomic Industrial Forum (AIF) relating to nuclear pipe fabricated by LBF in Hayward, California.
In a May 7,1986 letter to the AIF, it was stated that LBF produced "... pipe for atomic energy plants, including
[ supports] for the main and auxiliary cooling pumps."
In a July 15, 1986 telephone conversation with the NRC inspector, the alleger indicated that the pipe could be defective due to the falsification of radiographs of the pipe.
It was also revealed that the pipe was fabricated in the 1973-1977 time frame and was sent to Bechtel and three nuclear power plants. The alleger could not recall the names of any of the plants, but he thought one of the plants was in California.
In a July 16, 1986 telephone conversation with Mr. G. Stokes, the Area Manager of the Hayward, California office of LBF and an employee of LBF for the past 11 years, it was revealed that the only activity ongoing at the Hayward office was supplying steel pipe, pilings, and railroad rails. The fabrication facility at Hayward was sold to Lincoln Property Company approximately one year ago. LBF never had an ASME N stamp or a Certificate of Authorization (Materials). The majority of pipe fabricated at Hayward was to American Watersorks Association Standards which required some radiographic testing (RT).
RT was performed by service vendors such as 0.C. Services and Pittsburgh Testing. Mr. Stokes indicated that the only material supplied by LBF for a nuclear facility was pipe in the late 1970s for Bechtel (Palo Verde) and steel rail in 1981 to 1983 for J. A. Jones (WNP-2).
Records for the Bechtel and J. A. Jones material were in the Commerce, California and Federal Way, Washington offices, respectively.
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L. 8. F0 STER COMPANY COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA REPORT INSPECTION NO.-
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PAGE 3 of 4 The NRC inspector contacted Mr. W. Huddleston, president of Q.C.
Testing in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Huddleston, who owned Q.C. Services in Hayward, California until he sold the company in 1985, indicated that RT was performed for LBF in the 1970s by Q.C. Services, but the items examined were not for a nuclear facility.
After contacting Mr. S. Heisler, Manager of Bechtel's Supplier Quality Department in San Francisco, California, Bechtel researched both their Office Register and Field Register and noted that they All of the ordered material from LBF in the late 1970 time frame.
items were "non-safety related" fittings and pipe (s 2 inch) for the Palo Verde nuclear facility.
During a conversation with Mr. J. Hornack on July 28, 1986 and a review of records at LBF's facility at Commerce, California, it was noted that LBF is currently a marketing organization specializing in rail and track accessories, pipe, piling, foundation construction products, construction equipment and highway products. Mr. Hornack is currently a consultant to LBF but was the Manager of the Los Angeles divisional office in the 1970s. Mr. Hcrnack indicated that the only material supplied by LBF to a nuclear facility was on a blanket purchase order (PO) in the late 19701, from Bechtel/ Arizona Public Service (APS).
The NRC inspector reviewed PO No. 10407-13-PM-308 " Quality Class R-Non-Nuclear Service Pipe and Fittings 2 inc,hes and smaller," Revision 0, dated May 21, 1976, from Bechtel/APS. The P0, including subsequent revisions thru No. 9 dated June 15, 1978 was for approximately 1080 items. All of the items were ordered to a specific ASTM standard which included A-106 (carbon steel pipe); A-312, A-335, and A-376 (stainless steel pipe); A-105 (carbon steel fittings); and A-182 and A-403 (stainless steel fittirgs). The P0 stated that the items were to be furnished in accordance with Material Requisition (MR) No.13-PM-308. Appendix No. 4Q, an enclosure to the MR, addressed " Supplier Quality Class P Programs," but a copy of this appendix could not be located in the LBF records. LBF assigned release numbers (identified as CPOR) to each item or group of similar items on the P0 and main-l teined individual files for each CPOR. The NRC inspector reviewed approximately 70 CPOR files. The majority of the files reviewed were complete and consisted of a Sales Order write-up, Sales Inquiry (contained quotes from manufacturers / suppliers), Bill of Lading, LBF purchase requisition (PR) to suppliers, certified material test reports frcm manufacturers, calculation sheets for price escalation, and a freight bill.
LBF prs refercnced the applicable ASTM standard but
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PAGE 4 of 4 did not impose any quality requirements (e.g., QA Program) on the suppliers. Suppliers included, among others, Capitol Pipe, Tube Sales, Kilsby Tube, Cloris Pipe & Supply, and Gulfalloy.
It was noted that all the items were drop shipped at the Palo Verde nuclear site beginning in 1977 and continuing thru January 1983.
Bechtel/APS P0 No. 10407-F-125094-H0 dated September 2, 1980 was also reviewed. This order was for 1800 ft. of 1" pipe (ASTM A106) designated as " Quality Class R".
The P0 stated, "An approved Vendor Quality Assurance Program in accordance with 13-PM-308 is required for this Procurement." The supplier was Quanex Specialty Tubing, and Astro Pak Specialized Services cleaned and capped the pipe. LBF prs No. 66-2368 and No. 66-2257 to Quanex and Astro Pak, respectively, did not specify a QA program.
It was noted that Bechtel Specification Change Notice No.1855 dated August 31, 1979 to Specification No. 13-PM-308 added a requirement for the supplier to have a QA Program. During the conversation with Mr. Hornak, the NRC inspector was told that the Los Angeles Division (LAD) which subsequently became the Commerce, California office never had a QA Program or manual. He also stated that the LAD was never audited / surveyed by Bechtel or APS.
During the review of records at LBF, a type written copy of a " Quality Assurance Manual," Revision 0, dated September 11, 1979 was found in the files. The document consisted of two pages and addressed QA Personnel Responsibilities, Nonconformances, Procurement, and Quality Su.rveillance; but the document was not signed by any LBF personnel (e.g.,DistrictSalesManager).
Based upon the review of records at LBF's facility in Commerce, California and discussions with the individuals noted above, it was determined that LBF has not supplied any safety-related material to a nuclear facility. Subsequently, the allegation could not be substantiated.
2.
Personnel Contacted Joe Hornack, Consultant Cindy Turner, District Administrator
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