05000364/LER-1981-034-03, /03L-0:on 810809,train a Boron Injection Tank Heat Tracing Had Been Inoperable Since 810711.Caused by Personnel Error.Supply Breaker Had Been Tagged Out for Replacement of Burned Out Heater on 810711

/03L-0:on 810809,train a Boron Injection Tank Heat Tracing Had Been Inoperable Since 810711.Caused by Personnel Error.Supply Breaker Had Been Tagged Out for Replacement of Burned Out Heater on 810711

ML20010G639
Person / Time
Site:	Farley
Issue date:	09/09/1981
From:	Hairston W ALABAMA POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML20010G635	List: 05000364/LER-1981-034, Forwards LER 81-034/03L-0 & 81-037/03L-0.W/o Encl LERs 81-037/03L-0 05000364/LER-1981-034-03, /03L-0:on 810809,train a Boron Injection Tank Heat Tracing Had Been Inoperable Since 810711.Caused by Personnel Error.Supply Breaker Had Been Tagged Out for Replacement of Burned Out Heater on 810711
References
LER-81-034-03L-01, LER-81-34-3L-1, NUDOCS 8109220342
Download: ML20010G639 (2)

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Following necessary repairs and the successful completion of FNP-2-STP-13.0, the "A" Train BIT heat tracing was returned to service at 1330 on 8-9-81.

Parsonnel involved in the t g ging out of this BIT heater have been counseled concerning this incident. This incident will also be discussed in licensed operator requalification training.

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Heat tracing for the remaining portion of the "A" train recirculi ion piping was in service during this incident.)