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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302441118 - Duke Power Company
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Duke Power Company
522 Catawba River Rd.
Great Falls, SC 29055
Mailing Address:
522 Catawba River Rd, Great Falls, SC 29055
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/20/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/23/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100372010 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 died from a heart attack and abdominal aneurysm. He was part of a team of employees preparing to seal floodgates at a hydroelectric station. After filling bags with cinders, several employees along with Employee #1 were supposed to start the barge motor and bring the barge up to the floodgate area. The employees waited for Employee #1 to bring the barge up. They soon redocked the barge when they realized they had not seen any sign of him. They went locate him and found him lying in the bottom of the barge. They called for medical assistance. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The cause of death, according to the coroner, was an abdominal aneurysm.
Keywords: HEART, BARGE, HEART ATTACK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302441118 | Fatality | Other | Power plant operators |