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Event Notification Report for March 16, 2010

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/15/2010 - 03/16/2010

EVENT NUMBERS
45770

Power Reactor
Event Number: 45770
Facility: GRAND GULF
Region: 4     State: MS
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: RICKY LIDDELL
HQ OPS Officer: HOWIE CROUCH
Notification Date: 03/16/2010
Notification Time: 20:24 [ET]
Event Date: 03/16/2010
Event Time: 15:50 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/16/2010
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
WAYNE WALKER (R4DO)
FREDERICK BROWN (NRR)
BRIAN McDERMOTT (IRD)
Power Reactor Unit Info
Unit SCRAM Code RX Crit Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
1 N Y 87 Power Operation 87 Power Operation
Event Text
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION TO OSHA DUE TO DEATH OF A SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYEE

"Today at approximately 1550 CDT, a supplemental worker collapsed. Supplemental personnel were gathering for a brief on an upcoming task to uncrate construction material outside the plant security area. Site personnel responded, provided first aid, and the individual was transported to a hospital for advanced medical care. Following treatment, he was pronounced dead at 1635 CDT of an apparent heart attack. [Occupational Safety and Health Administration] (OSHA) will be notified of this occurrence."

The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.