ML20217B194
| ML20217B194 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 08/30/1978 |
| From: | Klingler G, Nolan F, Sniezek J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
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| References | |
| PNO-78-157, NUDOCS 9804220442 | |
| Download: ML20217B194 (1) | |
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j-PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION I
August 30, 1978 PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION OF EVENT OR UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE--PNO-78-157 i
i This areliminary notification constitutes EARLY notice of an event of POSSIBLE safety or public interest significance.
The information i
presented is as initially received without verification or evaluation and is basically all that is known by IE staff on this date.
Facility:
Power Authority of the State of New York Indian Point Nuclear Generating, Unit 3 (DN 50-286)
Buchanan, New York
Subject:
MINOR EXPLOSION IN HYDROGEN GAS STORAGE AREA At 11:35 PM on August 29, 1978, five plant personnel were conducting repairs to a manifold in the hydrogen gas storage area.
A leak was detected upon completion of the repairs when the manifold was returned i
to service.
While attempting to stop the leak, a small explosion i
occurred. All five men were taken to a local hospital.
Three were released after treatment for minor burns; two remain at the hospital u,,
3 undergoing treatment for second degree burns.
The local fire department was notified and responded to the call.
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The cause for ignition of the hydrogen gas has not been determined.
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precautionary measures were stated to have been employed for working with explosive gases.
This is a non-nuclear, industrial event.
Plant systems were not affected.
The State of New York and OSHA have been informed. The news media is covering the event and a press release is planned by the licensee.
NRC, Region I, (Philadelphia) received notification of this occurrence by telephone from the Resident Plant Manager at 8:30 AM, August 30, 1978.
Contact:
GRKlingler, IE x28019 FNolan, IE x28019 JNSniezek, IE x28019 Distribution:
Transmitted H St /2.'.87 Chairman Hendrie Commissioner Bradford S. J. Chilk, SECY Commissioner Kennedy Commissioner Ahearne C. C. Kaninerer, CA CommissJoner Gilinsky (For Distribution)
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