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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: 1761741.015 - 157074 - Abatemaster Services, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Winston-Salem
Site Address:
157074 - Abatemaster Services, Llc
200 State Street
Asheville, NC 28806
Mailing Address:
6022 Old Us Highway 52, Lexington, NC 27295
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/12/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2186880 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2196816 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $25,808 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,808 |
| Current Penalty | $25,808 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,808 |
| 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 | 19040039 A02 | 12/23/2024 | 01/06/2025 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $0 | 12/26/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 12/23/2024 | 01/06/2025 | $6,452 | $6,452 | $0 | 12/26/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 02002 | Serious | 19260100 A | 12/23/2024 | 01/06/2025 | $6,452 | $6,452 | $0 | 12/26/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 02003 | Serious | 19260850 A | 12/23/2024 | 01/06/2025 | $6,452 | $6,452 | $0 | 12/26/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 02004 | Serious | 19260859 G | 12/23/2024 | 01/06/2025 | $6,452 | $6,452 | $0 | 12/26/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on June 25, 2024, Employee #1, working on a house demolition project, was struck by a collapsing chimney. The employee was in the vicinity of the chimney during the demolition process when it unexpectedly gave way. The impact resulted in fatal injuries to the employee. Emergency services responded to the scene, but the employee was pronounced dead at the site.
Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Chimney, Collapse, Demolition, Falling Object, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1761741.015 | 64 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |