The co-owner of Wooden Robot Brewery identified as Dan Wade died on the job on February 20, 2024 at the 1440 South Tryon St. location. The brewery is closed for the rest of the day. Follow Charlotte Alerts on Instagram.
Around 1:30 p.m. Dan fell from a balcony or roof at the Wooden Robot Brewery on South Tryon St.
Dan died on the scene. It is not believed anyone pushed Dan from the building, and no foul play is suspected at the moment, but the investigation is ongoing.
The Occupational Safety and Health Division released this statement:
“The OSHA division was notified by CMPD this afternoon of an accident at that location.”
An OSHA compliance officer has been assigned to begin investigating the death.
Wooden Robot Brewery is a multi barrel farm style brewery.
The brewery also has another location in the North Davidson Rd. area. The brewery is popular for hang outs and meet ups for young professionals and families.
In January 2024 Dan and his wife welcomed a new born baby boy. Dan is a graduate of the University of Florida.
