Tragedy in North Carolina Kills Members of CWA Local 3676

On Nov. 30, two members of CWA Local 3676, Dennis Martin and Daniel Anderson, were working on a huge transformer at SPX Transformer Solutions in Goldsboro, when they were overcome by nitrogen gas and died.

William Sariak, a co-worker who entered the transformer, was stricken but was taken to a nearby hospital and survived.

The North Carolina Industrial Commission has begun an investigation to determine the cause of the tragedy and identify steps to prevent future cases. CWA's occupational safety and health director Dave LeGrande will work with the state regulators and the employer on the investigation.

The local and CWA District 3 are providing support to the grieving families and co-workers during this difficult time, said Local 3676 President Gilbert Cutlip and District 3 Vice President Richard Honeycutt.

SPX Transformer Solutions is one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of medium and large power transformers for the transmission and distribution of electric power.