Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1576700.015 - 151091 - Ncdps- Pasquotank Correctional Institution

Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh

Inspection Nr: 1576700.015

Report ID: 0453710

Date Opened: 02/04/2022

Site Address:
151091 - Ncdps- Pasquotank Correctional Institution
527 Commerce Dr.
Elizabeth City, NC 27906

Mailing Address:
Mail Service Center 4215, Raleigh, NC 27699

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:9223

NAICS: 922140/Correctional Institutions

Inspection Type: Fat/Cat

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: StateGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 02/07/2022

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/12/2022

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	1863121

Case Status: CLOSED

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 143481.015

Event: 02/03/2022

Employee dies from cardiovascular, respiratory system failur

At 10:36 a.m. on February 3, 2022, Employee #1 responded to a help call from an inmate in the housing area. The inmate was allowed to exit the housing area and struggled with Employee #1. A coworker assisted Employee #1 with the inmate, when the inmate ran back into the housing area. Employee #1 and the coworker pursued the inmate and a help call was placed for other correctional officers. The inmate was sprayed with pepper spray, which also contacted Employee #1 on the arm. Shortly thereafter, Employee #1 went to her sergeant's office, and said she needed to catch her breath. A medical call for a correctional officer was placed. The nurse arrived and performed a vital check. Employee #1 began to experience a rapid heart rate and difficulty breathing. EMS was called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where she died shortly after arrival.

Keywords: Arm, Breathing, Cardiovasc System, Heart, Inhalation, Prison, Prison Guard, Shortness of breath

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1576700.015	53	F	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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