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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1792031.015 - 157910 - Diversified Biomass Company
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
157910 - Diversified Biomass Company
606 Sunnyvale Drive
Wilmington, NC 28412
Mailing Address:
606 Sunnyvale Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2499
NAICS: 321999/All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/05/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/21/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2240006 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,678 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,678 |
| Current Penalty | $4,839 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,839 |
| 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) | 05/30/2025 | 06/09/2025 | $0 | $4,839 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 95.129(01) | 05/30/2025 | 07/17/2025 | $4,839 | $4,839 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on December 5, 2024, Employee #1, a wheel loader operator, parked the machine on an incline with the rear of the loader positioned perpendicular to a fuel tank for refueling. After turning off the machine and placing the keys in his pocket, the employee stood between the rear of the loader and the fuel tank to begin fueling. The wheel loader suddenly moved, crushing the employee between the bumper and the fuel tank. The employee died from blunt force trauma.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Crushed, Loader, Tank, Wheel Loader
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1792031.015 | 21 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |