ML20245B461

Forwards Ofc of Investigations Rept of Investigation 4-85-013 Re Alleged Discrimination Against QC Employee

ML20245B461
Person / Time
Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	01/29/1986
From:	Hayes B NRC OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS (OI)
To:	Martin R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
Shared Package
ML20245B374	List: IA-84-291, Advises That Use as Is Disposition Acceptable,Based on Review of Daniel Intl Welding Procedure Spec Technique Sheet Number N-8-8-A-4,Rev 0,for Welding w/3/32-inch Electrode Using 105 Amperage IA-85-101, Advises That Personal & Confidential Investigative Rept Provided to NRC by Util Will Be Maintained in Ofc of Investigations Region IV Field Ofc in Investigative File Q4-84-018.W/o Encl IA-85-161, Discusses Request for Release of Util Investigative Rept Re Jan 1984 Allegation Concerning Alleged Harassment to Complete Ofc Files.G Charnoff Will Pursue Matter W/Client & Respond within 10 Days IA-85-327, Partially Deleted Investigation Rept 4-85-013.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Investigated:Alleged Discrimination Against QC Employee.Supporting Documentation Encl IA-85-600, Forwards Ofc of Investigations Rept of Investigation 4-85-013 Re Alleged Discrimination Against QC Employee IR 05000482/1985010 ML20245B371 ML20245B377 ML20245B380 ML20245B383 ML20245B387 ML20245B390 ML20245B394 ML20245B397 ML20245B403 ML20245B411 ML20245B414 ML20245B415 ML20245B416 ML20245B417 ML20245B425 ML20245B433 ML20245B436 ML20245B437 ML20245B440 ML20245B450 ML20245B451 ML20245B459 ML20245B461 ML20245B464 ML20245B468 ML20245B472 ML20245B477 ML20245B479 ML20245B481 ML20245B484
References
FOIA-84-291, FOIA-85-101, FOIA-85-161, FOIA-85-327, FOIA-85-600 NUDOCS 8706160690
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i MEMORANDUM FQR: Robert D. Martin, Regional Administrator Region IV

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FROM: en B. Hayes, Director g Office of Investigations

SUBJECT:

WOLF CREEK: ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A QC EMPLOYEE (4-85-013)

Enclosed is an Office of Investigations' Report of Investigation. This I investigation was initiated after the completion of case A4-85-005, wherein i the Quality First (Q1) investigative program of Kansas Gas and Electric (KG&E) {

at Wolf Creek was reviewed for adequacy. This case was initially investigated j by the Q1 office and was selected for further examination by 01 to determine j the adequacy of the Q1 investigation due to the appearance of undeveloped j leads and questionable findings.

The KG&E Q1 organization recorded the alleger's initial harassment and discrim-ination concerns; however, subsequently contradicted itself by reporting in the Q1 Report of Investigation that the elleger was unable to identify any specific instances of harassment. In addition, the Q1 report of investigation found the allegations to be unsubstantiated.

The result of 01's investigation demonstrated that the Daniel International Corporation (DIC) Electrical Quality Control (QC) supervisor in question did harass an employee working under his supervision. Investigation revealed this employee, a clerk typist within the QC Department, was threatened with termination for excessive absence and tardiness when in fact no excessive )

absences or tardiness existed. Further investigat hn disclosed that this

'; supervisor was removed from a supervisory position in 1982 because of in-experience and because of similar complaints made by his subordinates. During the interview, the alleger was unable to identify any safety-related concerns I

as a result of this harassment. The 01 investigative results contradict KG&E

!. Q1 investigative results and found the allegation to be substantiated. It is

! OI's conclusion that the Q1 investigation was not conducted in a manner that f would meet acceptable investigative standards of the NRC regarding completeness l

and adequacy.

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This investigation has been closed by 01. Neither this report nor transmittal memorandum may be released outside the NRC without the permission of the

( Director, 01. Internal NRC access and dissemination should be on a right and J need to know basis.

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