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Inspection: 1616053.015 - 152575 - Nc Department Of Public Safety - Adult Corrections
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Raleigh
Site Address:
152575 - Nc Department Of Public Safety - Adult Corrections
1034 Bragg Street
Raleigh, NC 27610
Mailing Address:
1034 Bragg Street, Raleigh, NC 27610
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9223
NAICS: 922140/Correctional Institutions
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/06/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/31/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1936548 |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on August 16, 2022, an employee was participating in pepper spray training as part of new employee orientation as a correctional officer with the NC Department of Public Safety. The pepper spray training was conducted outside and employees were directly sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) pepper spray. T he employee suffered an asthma attack and head and neck pain after the pepper sp ray was administered, and was transported to the hospital. On August 18, 2022 th e employee died in the hospital as a result of acute bronchial asthma exacerbati on and a cerebral aneurysm rupture. The employee had a medical history of asthma and high blood pressure.
Keywords:aneurism, brain, brain bleed, breathing, chemical, chemical exposure, correction officer, head, lung, neck, respiratory, respiratory tract, shortness of breath, training
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1616053.015 | Fatality | Occupation not reported |