NEW : NASA spokesman : `` Nothing major , no hazardous operation ( was ) taking place '' Relatives told CNN affiliate WKMG that Vanover had worked for 30 years at the Kennedy Space Center and had a new job lined up after he was to be laid off , along with many others affiliated with the space shuttle program , in the coming weeks . Swing-arm engineer was found on another level of launch pad , his employer says . Comment: Counseling and assistance are being provided to workers , NASA says .
NEW : NASA spokesman : `` Nothing major , no hazardous operation ( was ) taking place '' Swing-arm engineer was found on another level of launch pad , his employer says . Comment: Counseling and assistance are being provided to workers , NASA says .