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Event Notification Report for January 05, 2015

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center

EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/04/2015 - 01/05/2015

EVENT NUMBERS
50716

Power Reactor
Event Number: 50716
Facility: SOUTH TEXAS
Region: 4     State: TX
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ANDY DUNLAP
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 01/05/2015
Notification Time: 20:49 [ET]
Event Date: 01/05/2015
Event Time: 17:45 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/05/2015
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
GREG PICK (R4DO)
BERNARD STAPLETON (IRD)
JOSEPH GIITTER (NRR)
Power Reactor Unit Info
Unit SCRAM Code RX Crit Initial PWR Initial RX Mode Current PWR Current RX Mode
1 N Y 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation
2 N Y 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation
Event Text
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO DEATH OF EMPLOYEE

"At approximately 1545 CST on 1/5/15, an employee was found unconscious by fellow teammates. His teammates, who are certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), commenced resuscitation until Matagorda County EMS arrived on the scene and transported the individual to Matagorda County Regional Hospital for medical treatment. The individual was evaluated by the Emergency Room Physician and was later pronounced deceased due to Cardiopulmonary Arrest.

"STP is investigating the incident. STP has reported this to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and as such is reporting this in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72 (b)(2)(xi). A press release is not planned at this time."

The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.