A Zeus Co. Inc. employee died June 26 following an electrical accident at the company's facility in Gaston, S.C.
Timothy McCormick, 56, died at Lexington Medical Center. Zeus is a medical extrusion and component maker based in Orangeburg, S.C.
The Calhoun County Coroner told Plastics News that it will have more information within the next couple of days after finishing the medical report.
According to News 19, emergency officials got to the plant around 1 a.m. on June 24. They were able to revive McCormick and transfer him to Lexington Medical Center, where he passed away two days later.
In a statement to local media, the company wrote: "We are profoundly saddened by the passing of one of our valued team members following a workplace incident.
"On ... June 24, 2024, Timothy McCormick, a maintenance technician at our Columbia facility, was involved in a serious electrical accident. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention but, sadly, died on June 26.
"Our hearts go out to the McCormick family, friends, and colleagues grieving this devastating loss. We are committed to supporting them through this difficult time. Counseling services are being offered to our team members who have been affected by this tragedy. We ask for privacy during this time of mourning.
"The safety and well-being of our team members remains our highest priority. We have conducted an extensive review of the incident and have further enhanced our safety protocols to prevent any future occurrences."
Zeus makes products for the medical, automotive, aerospace and fluid management markets. Last year the company was sold to Stockholm, Sweden-based private equity firm EQT AB.