ML19323G629

LER 80-048/01T-0:on 800515,w/Unit 1 in Mode 3,test Switches on Containment Purge Exhaust Radiation Monitors Were Discovered to Be in Test Position Making Monitor Inoperable. Caused by Personnel Error.Monitors Restored

ML19323G629
Person / Time
Site:	Sequoyah
Issue date:	05/28/1980
From:	Gault G TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML19323G624	List: ML19323G623 ML19323G629
References
LER-80-048-01T, LER-80-48-1T, NUDOCS 8006060403
Download: ML19323G629 (2)

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LER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SQRO-50-327/ 8048 Technical Specification Involved 3.3.3.1 Reported Under Technical Specification Section 6.9.1.12.1

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Date of Occurrence 5/15/80 Tiec of Occurrence: 0100 CDST Unit 1 Identification and Description of Occurrence Centainnent purge air exhaust monitors test switches were discovered to be in the test position making the monitorn inoperable. LCO 3.3.3.1 requires et lesst one monitor be operable. Action 26 of the LCO requiring closure of l penetrations which provide direct ~ access from the containment atmosphere to the I outside atmosphere was not met. The inoperable containment purge air exhaust l

radiation monitors would not have provided a centainment ventilation isolation '

signal, however, isolation was still functional frem containment upper and lower radiation monitors and safety injection signals.

1 Conditions Prior to Occurrence Unit 1 in Mode 3. Preoperational Testing i Action specified in the Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements met l due to inoperable equipment. '

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Apparent Cause of Occurrence Personnel error.

1 Analysis of Occurrence l There was no hazard to the public health and safety. l Corrective Actica

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Monitors were immediately removed from test mode upon discovery. Administrative 1 Instruction (AI-5) system status checklist was revised to require that each oncoming shift verify that the test switches are in the off position.

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