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Two workers killed in transformer accident at SPX Transformer Solutions plant in Goldsboro, NC

Two employees — Dennis Martin, 51, and Daniel Craig Anderson, 33 — died after entering a large transformer at the SPX Transformer Solutions facility in Goldsboro, NC. A third worker, William Saviak, 40, was hospitalized in serious condition after attempting to rescue his coworkers. OSHA and the North Carolina Industrial Commission investigated the incident.

Occurred 2015-11-30 · CISBOT at Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA (Elizabethtown Gas) · SPX Corporation · Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA (Elizabethtown Gas) · Warehouse & Logistics Robotics · Investigated by OSHA

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  1. ABC11 Raleigh-Durham · https://abc11.com/post/two-killed-one-injured-in-goldsboro-plant-accident/1104633/
  2. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/news/2015/11/30/2-killed-in-transformer-accident-in-wayne-co-

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What happened in Two workers killed in transformer accident at SPX Transformer Solutions plant in Goldsboro, NC?
Two employees — Dennis Martin, 51, and Daniel Craig Anderson, 33 — died after entering a large transformer at the SPX Transformer Solutions facility in Goldsboro, NC. A third worker, William Saviak, 40, was hospitalized in serious condition after attempting to rescue his coworkers. OSHA and the North Carolina Industrial Commission investigated the incident.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on November 30, 2015 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Two workers killed in transformer accident at SPX Transformer Solutions plant in Goldsboro, NC?
CISBOT by SPX Corporation is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA (Elizabethtown Gas).
Has anyone responded to Two workers killed in transformer accident at SPX Transformer Solutions plant in Goldsboro, NC?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Two workers killed in transformer accident at SPX Transformer Solutions plant in Goldsboro, NC?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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