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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1606996.015 - 152270 - Mainscape, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
152270 - Mainscape, Inc.
Near Leesburg Dr.And Bellerby Cove
Navassa, NC 28451
Mailing Address:
4910 Highway 421 N, Wilmington, NC 28401
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0782
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/22/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1916241 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,500 | $145,027 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $151,527 |
| Current Penalty | $6,500 | $145,027 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $151,527 |
| 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 | Willful | 95.129(01) | 01/04/2023 | 01/12/2023 | $145,027 | $145,027 | $0 | 02/01/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100133 A03 | 01/04/2023 | 01/12/2023 | $6,500 | $6,500 | $0 | 02/01/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
On July 6, 2022, an employee, on his second day of work, was trimming weeds. At some point during the workday, he reported that he was tired and not feeling well. Later that afternoon, he fainted and was transported to the hospital. The employee was overcome by heat exhaustion and later died in the hospital. The employer stated that water was available, but did not know about shade, air conditioning or acclimation.
Keywords: Fainted, Heat Exhaustion, Heat-related illness , Landscaper, Landscaping
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1606996.015 | 34 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |