GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – A Century Aluminum employee died Friday following a 15-foot fall at work, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.
Coroner Darnell Hartwell said a local hospital contacted his office around 5 p.m. Friday regarding a patient transported by EMS to the emergency room after sustaining traumatic injuries.
The patient has been identified as Daniel E. McCoy, 61, of Summerville. After the incident, Century Aluminum issued the following statement:
It is with deep sorrow and regret we confirm that one of our employees has passed away following an incident at our Mt. Holly plant on September 27.
We are supporting the bereaved family, and our team is standing by to support colleagues who share in mourning their loss. In addition to on-site counseling and support services, employees may access a 24-hour hotline for ongoing support.
As part of our standard emergency response, an internal investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident is underway. We will collaborate with local authorities and with the occupational health and safety agency to understand the details of what happened. While we do not yet know all the answers, we are committed to working diligently through the process because safety remains our highest priority.
For now, our immediate focus remains on the well-being of the family and employees impacted by this incident. To respect the privacy of the family and to maintain the integrity of the investigation, we will refrain from further comment at this time.
This case is being investigated by OSHA and the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.
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