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Wooden Robot Brewery in Charlotte, N.C., has been cited with a serious OSHA violation and fined $2,000 following the death of co-founder Dan Wade, who fell through a skylight in February. The brewery must pay the fine, request an informal conference, or contest the violation within 15 days.
Wooden Robot Brewery in Charlotte was fined $2,000 by the North Carolina Department of Labor for not securing a hole that led to the accidental death of co-founder Dan Wade in February. The citation noted that the brewery failed to protect employees from fall hazards, which could have been prevented with proper safety measures.
The Charlotte brewing community is mourning the sudden loss of Dan Wade, the head brewer and co-founder of Wooden Robot Brewery, who tragically passed away after an accident at the brewery. Known for his meticulous brewing process and passion for creating exceptional beers, Dan's impact on the craft beer scene in Charlotte was profound. His memory will be cherished and his legacy will live on through the outpouring of tributes from friends, colleagues, and the community.
Wooden Robot Brewery co-founder Dan Wade tragically passed away in a deadly fall at the South End taproom, prompting the closure of both taprooms until further notice. The N.C. Department of Labor is investigating the accident, and the brewery has requested privacy for Dan's family while they process the loss.
Wooden Robot Brewery in Charlotte is closed following the death of co-founder Dan in an accident at the South End location. The brewery announced the closure on Instagram and Facebook, asking for privacy and expressing shock over the incident. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation, and the Occupational Safety and Health Division has assigned a compliance officer to look into the report. Both taprooms, including the NoDa location, are closed as the community mourns the loss.
Charlotte's Wooden Robot Brewery announced the temporary closure of both its locations following the death of co-owner and founder Dan Wade, who reportedly died from a fall at the brewery's original location in South End. The brewery's social media post requested privacy for Wade's loved ones and expressed shock over the tragic incident. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police's crime scene unit and officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration were observed at the scene. The Charlotte brewing community has been offering condolences to the Wooden Robot family, and the situation is still developing.