On November 21, 2013 during an Access Authorization
Fitness for Duty (
FFD) Baseline Inspection, an NRC Inspector identified laboratory testing of a Blind
FFD sample failed to provide anticipated testing results. Laboratory testing results for sample (specimen number 422136066) should have reported the sample as 'Dilute' but the laboratory report results came back as 'Negative.' In addition, the
specific gravity of the sample was also outside the expected range. It should have been reported at or near 1.0015 but was reported at 1.0224 instead. The sample was submitted on March 3, 2013.
The results error was not identified when the results were received which caused a violation of 10CFR26.
An investigation with the laboratory has been initiated through the Medical Review Officer for IPEC [Indian Point Energy Center].
Additionally an investigation with the vendor supplier of the Blind sample will be initiated.
The corrective action for this event is that an extent of condition is being performed to verify that no other Blind errors exist.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector and will be notifying
New York State Public Service Commission.
