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North Carolina Department of Labor officials routinely reduce penalties following workplace deaths, a practice some say weakens the state’s clout.
Capitol police are asking residents to stay away from the area at this time.
The companies cited in the Dilworth scaffolding collapse are in more legal trouble.
The incident was reported around 8.25 am on Friday at Mehkar House, situated near Shamal Das Junction, which is the intersection of Princess Street and Marine Lines.
“We don’t want this to continue to happen,” the victim’s sister said. “We want everybody to be safe when they are building these buildings.”