Inspection 348531765 OPENED SEP 26, 2025Closed
4215 Whitfield Road, Raleigh, NC 27610 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1994, OSHA inspectors have visited Wellons Construction, Inc. in North Carolina 21 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Sep 26, 2025 after a complaint, in Raleigh.
In all, OSHA issued 42 citation items: 38 serious, 1 repeat and 3 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $51,520; today they stand at $47,044, 9% less.
The rule cited most here is 1926.651 (excavations), 15 times.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,080 penalty. Wellons Construction, Inc. averages $11,898 across 3 cited inspections.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Wellons Construction, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Inspection 348070194 OPENED FEB 26, 2025Closed
4212 Wimberly Road, Willow Spring, NC 27592 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347642308 OPENED JUL 23, 2024Closed
Located In The Area Of 610 Harnett Central Road, Lillington, NC 27546 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 23, 2024 (fatal): Employee dies of blunt trauma crushed when compactor rolls
At 3:49 p.m. on July 23, 2024, an employee working for a site preparation contractor was operating a CAT Sheep Foot Compactor Roller. The employee was compacting soil over a previously installed 18-foot RCP as part of a storm water drainage system located in a future residential sub-division. While compacting the soil and driving in reverse, the employee navigated over an approximately 2-foot-high dirt berm left by the excavator that back filled the trench. While driving over the berm, it appears the employee turned the compactor sharply causing the compactor to overturn. The employee was either ejected or tried to jump as the compactor started to roll. The employee was pinned between the ROPS and the ground. The employee had not been wearing the functioning seat beat in the cab of the compactor. The employee died from multiple blunt force trauma.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 95.129(01) |
Serious | $11,291 | $9,597 | Jan 22, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $11,291 | $9,597 | Jan 22, 2025 | Final |
Inspection 346084619 OPENED JUL 15, 2022Closed
544 E Hargett St., Raleigh, NC 27601 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 345754451 OPENED JAN 31, 2022Closed
Vicinity 1525 Averette Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $2,250 | $2,250 | Apr 1, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $1,350 | $1,350 | Apr 1, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $2,250 | $2,250 | Apr 1, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $2,250 | $2,250 | Apr 1, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 342296779 OPENED APR 28, 2017Closed
5742 Moon Seed Lane, Whispering Pines, NC 28327 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $4,200 | $4,200 | May 16, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $4,200 | $4,200 | May 16, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 311939185 OPENED SEP 16, 2008Closed
Intersection Of Crosswinds Dr. And Bell Grove Dr., Hope Mills, NC 28348 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 16, 2008: Employee's leg is fractured when struck by excavator bucket
On September 16, 2008, Employee #1 was struck by the bucket of an excavator duri ng sewer line installation. Emergency medical services transported him to a loca l hospital, where he was hospitalized with a broken leg.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $525 | $525 | Jan 29, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 310505540 OPENED MAR 14, 2007Closed
Rockfish Rd., Raeford, NC 28376 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.200(g)(2) · Accident prevention signs and tags |
Serious | $375 | $375 | Mar 22, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.201(a) · Signaling |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2007 | Closed |
13 older inspections
Inspection 310041777 OPENED SEP 12, 2006Closed
South End Of Oberhills Sub-division, Spring Lake, NC 28390 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $525 | $525 | Sep 20, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $525 | $0 | Sep 20, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 309317212 OPENED NOV 3, 2005Closed
211 Trolley Car Way, Morrisville, NC 27560 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308779594 OPENED MAY 2, 2005Closed
Arnold Palmer Dr. (brier Creek Subdiv.-phase Ii), Raleigh, NC 27607 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307900357 OPENED AUG 11, 2004Closed
Hwy 87, Western Harnett Industrial Park, Sanford, NC 27330 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307548123 OPENED APR 19, 2004Closed
Intersection Of Ezras St And Strickland Bridge Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28314 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Repeat | $2,000 | $2,000 | Apr 29, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) · Ladders in construction |
Serious | $375 | $375 | Apr 29, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1)(iii) · Ladder and stairway training |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 307545491 OPENED MAR 18, 2004Closed
Beacon Hill, East Side Of Strickland Bridge, Fayetteville, NC 28303 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $2,100 | $2,100 | Apr 7, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 306591199 OPENED JUL 22, 2003Closed
205 Sheldon Road, Raleigh, NC 27610 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 304736564 OPENED OCT 8, 2001Closed
Intersection Of Crosswinds Dr. And Bell Grove Dr., Hope Mills, NC 28348 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii) · Arc welding and cutting |
Serious | $625 | $500 | Oct 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.254(d)(7) · Arc welding and cutting |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.254(a)(3) · Arc welding and cutting |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $625 | $500 | Oct 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(iic)(2) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $313 | $0 | Oct 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(iic)(3) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 2001 | Closed |
Inspection 304253792 OPENED JAN 29, 2001Closed
623 Hwy 210, Angier, NC 27501 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.600(a)(6) · Equipment |
Serious | $1,400 | $1,400 | Feb 8, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Feb 8, 2001 | Closed |
Inspection 302357413 OPENED DEC 15, 1998Closed
Spring Branch Rd. (bud Hawkins Ln.), Dunn, NC 28334 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction |
Serious | $375 | $375 | Jan 28, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.200(g)(1) · Accident prevention signs and tags |
Serious | $525 | $525 | Jan 28, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.651(d) · Excavations |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $525 | $525 | Jan 28, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 302118203 OPENED MAR 23, 1998Closed
Hwy 301 S. (fayettville Memorial Cemetery), Fayetteville, NC 28305 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.200(g)(1) · Accident prevention signs and tags |
Serious | $525 | $525 | Apr 21, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.651(d) · Excavations |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 1998 | Closed |
Inspection 301960969 OPENED OCT 6, 1997Closed
Center Church Rd & Hwy 1, Sanford, NC 27330 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $100 | $100 | Oct 29, 1997 | Closed |
Inspection 111118246 OPENED APR 21, 1994Closed
1405 Poplar St., Goldsboro, NC 27530 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Dunn site logged 6 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 260 workers: 2.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.0 for its industry. Those cases cost 9 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellons Construction, Inc. Dunn · 2025 | 260 | 6 | 2 | 2.3 | 1.0 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4)
(4) Work rests. On offhand grinding machines, work rests shall be used to support the work. They shall be of rigid construction and designed to be adjustable to compensate for wheel wear. Work rests shall be kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage. The work rest shall be securely clamped after each adjustment. The adjustment shall not be made with the wheel in motion.
29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1)
(d) Mounting—(1) Inspection. Immediately before mounting, all wheels shall be closely inspected and sounded by the user (ring test) to make sure they have not been damaged in transit, storage, or otherwise. The spindle speed of the machine shall be checked before mounting of the wheel to be certain that it does not exceed the maximum operating speed marked on the wheel. Wheels should be tapped gently with a light nonmetallic implement, such as the handle of a screwdriver for light wheels, or a wooden mallet for heavier wheels. If they sound cracked (dead), they shall not be used. This is known as the “Ring Test”.
29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii)
(iii) Protection from arc welding rays. Where the work permits, the welder should be enclosed in an individual booth painted with a finish of low reflectivity such as zinc oxide (an important factor for absorbing ultraviolet radiations) and lamp black, or shall be enclosed with noncombustible screens similarly painted. Booths and screens shall permit circulation of air at floor level. Workers or other persons adjacent to the welding areas shall be protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields or shall be required to wear appropriate goggles.
29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting
29 CFR 1910.254 · Arc welding and cutting
29 CFR 1926.100 · Hard hats in construction
29 CFR 1926.1053 · Ladders in construction
29 CFR 1926.1060 · Ladder and stairway training
29 CFR 1926.200 · Accident prevention signs and tags
29 CFR 1926.201 · Signaling
29 CFR 1926.21 · Construction safety training
29 CFR 1926.600 · Equipment
29 CFR 1926.651 · Excavations
29 CFR 1926.652 · Trench protection
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.