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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1126005.015 - 128645 - Spx Transformer Solutions, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
128645 - Spx Transformer Solutions, Inc.
2701 Us Highway 117 South
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Mailing Address:
2701 Us Highway 117 South, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Union Status: Union
SIC:3612
NAICS: 335311/ Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/25/2016
Emphasis: N:Chrome6
Case Closed: 10/31/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1042776 | ||
| Inspection | 1406901 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $43,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,000 |
| Current Penalty | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,500 |
| 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 | 19100146 D03 IV | 05/25/2016 | 05/31/2016 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/08/2016 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 05/25/2016 | 05/31/2016 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/08/2016 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 D05 II | 05/25/2016 | 05/31/2016 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/08/2016 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 D09 | 05/25/2016 | 05/31/2016 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | 07/08/2016 | C - Contested | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 05/25/2016 | 05/31/2016 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/08/2016 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 05/25/2016 | 05/31/2016 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | 07/08/2016 | C - Contested | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100146 H02 | 05/25/2016 | 05/31/2016 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/08/2016 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
On November, 30, 2015, employee #1 entered a large transformer, top cover removed, that had previously been filled with nitrogen. Employee #1 fell unconsious. Employee #2 entered to retrieve Employee #1 and also fell unconscious. Employee #3 followed and also fell unconscious. Employees #1 and #2 died. Employee #3 was hospitalized.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Nitrogen
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1126005.015 | 33 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported | |
| 2 | 1126005.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported | |
| 3 | 1126005.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported |