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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1759131.015 - 76288 - Zeus Company Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
76288 - Zeus Company Llc
115 15th Street
Gaston, SC 29053
Mailing Address:
115 15th Street, Gaston, SC 29053
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3083
NAICS: 326130/ Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/20/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2179738 | ||
| Referral | 2178008 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 |
| Current Penalty | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 12/10/2024 | 12/20/2024 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 p.m. on June 23, 2024, Employee #1, a maintenance technician, was performing general maintenance tasks in the melt department. An operator of the Davis Standard Extrusion Machine (ID 974) reported feeling an electrical sensation while using the machine and requested assistance from Employee #1. At around 1:10 a.m. on June 24, 2024, while troubleshooting the issue using an AC sensor, Employee #1's hand came into close proximity to or made contact with energized armored cables. Employee #1 suffered an electrical shock and was transported for medical care. The employee died from the injuries on June 26, 2024.
Keywords: Automatic Machine, Cable, Electric Shock, Hand, Maintenance, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1759131.015 | 56 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |