ENS Event | |
|---|---|
04:00 Jul 11, 2018 | |
| Title | Unplanned Contamination Event |
| Event Description | On July 11, 2018, at approximately 0645 [EDT] a radiological spill occurred in Building 333 Uranium Metal Dissolution area due to a glass column leak. This area is controlled as a Radiologically controlled Area. Cleanup and evaluation activities were initiated, but later suspended when it was determined the column had failed and additional evaluation for structural stability was necessary prior to safely performing additional recovery and decontamination activities.
There were no radiological or chemical exposures. There were no releases to the environment or public areas. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. |
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Fuel Services Inc. Erwin, Tennessee (NRC Region 2) | |
| License number: | SNM-124 |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 70.50(b)(1) | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+29.38 h1.224 days <br />0.175 weeks <br />0.0402 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Ron Rice 09:23 Jul 12, 2018 |
| NRC Officer: | Brian Lin |
| Last Updated: | Jul 12, 2018 |
| 53502 - NRC Website | |
Nuclear Fuel Services Inc. with 10 CFR 70.50(b)(1) | |
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