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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308552157 - Nexans Berk-Tek Electric Cable, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Nexans Berk-Tek Electric Cable, Inc.
600 South Parker St.
Elm City, NC 27822
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 909, Elm City, NC 27822
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3357
NAICS: 335921/Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/28/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100356526 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,700 |
| Current Penalty | $14,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,700 |
| 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 | 19100332 B01 | 11/09/2005 | 11/15/2005 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 C08 | 11/09/2005 | 11/15/2005 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100335 B01 | 11/09/2005 | 11/15/2005 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100335 B02 | 11/09/2005 | 11/15/2005 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 11, 2005, Employee #1 was apparently conducting hipot (high potential) testing, when the shipping manager heard a pop and a respool operator saw Employee #1 fall to the floor. Employee #1 had apparently been shocked. Emergency medical services (EMS) were called, and coworkers performed CPR until local EMS personnel arrived. Wilson County EMS personnel arrived shortly thereafter. Approximately 30 minutes later, Employee #1 was transported to Wilson Medical Center Emergency Room. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the medical center.
Keywords: CPR, ELECTRICAL TESTING, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308552157 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Production testers |