On April 4,2015, at approximately 1151 [EDT], a chemical reaction occurred in a 2-liter bottle of cleanup materials. The bottle was located in a storage rack. The chemical reaction caused the bottle to breach, releasing some of the contents into the immediate area around the storage rack. There were no individuals in the area where the bottle was stored when the breach occurred. The area has been roped off and is in the process of being cleaned up. There were no personnel injuries or exposures. The event is currently being investigated.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
- * * UPDATE FROM RANDY SHACKLEFORD TO HOWIE CROUCH AT 1257 EDT ON 4/10/15 * * *
The licensee is also making a courtesy notification for an unplanned chemical reaction in accordance with Information Notice 97-23.
Additionally, on April 7, 2015, the area was cleaned up and access restrictions were removed.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R2DO (Heisserer),
NMSS EO (Habighorst),
IRD (Grant) and
NMSS Events Notification (E-mail).