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Inspection: 1598449.015 - 151892 - Metrolina Greenhouses, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Raleigh
Site Address:
151892 - Metrolina Greenhouses, Inc.
16400 Huntersville-Concord Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
Mailing Address:
16400 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0181
NAICS: 111422/Floriculture Production
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/02/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/08/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1898351 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1899248 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $27,553 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 | $0 | $29,153 |
| Current Penalty | $17,909 | $0 | $0 | $1,040 | $0 | $18,949 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 95.129(01) | 11/14/2022 | 11/18/2022 | $9,426 | $14,502 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 95.129(01) | 11/14/2022 | 01/06/2023 | $8,483 | $13,051 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 A | 11/14/2022 | 11/18/2022 | $1,040 | $1,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:15 a.m. on May 24, 2022, an employee and three coworkers were preparing to install overhead grow lighting in a greenhouse. The greenhouse wa s dark, and illumination measured zero foot-candles. The employee and his three coworkers utilized 8 foot step-ladders on rolling plant tables, taking turns in stalling materials overhead and moved themselves along the length of the install ation, by reaching and pulling the overhead 2-in x 2-in. square tubing. One of the coworkers heard a thud and found the employee unconscious and bleeding from his head, it is unclear if the fall was from a ladder or on the same level. The employee was transported to the hospital and died as a result of his injuries o n May 26, 2022.
Keywords:bleeding, fall, head, installing, maintenance, nursery, poor visibility, stepladder, unconsciousness
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1598449.015 | Fatality | Occupation not reported |