A 67-year-old Gastonia man died Tuesday morning following a workplace accident at NVR Building Products in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
Emergency crews from Kings Mountain Police, Kings Mountain Fire Department, and Cleveland County EMS responded around 9:10 a.m. to a report of cardiac arrest at the facility on Riverside Court. Upon arrival, responders discovered that an industrial incident had occurred and pronounced the man dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the victim as Willy Victor Carmona. His family has been notified, and the Cleveland County chaplain was dispatched to provide support.
While no foul play is suspected, the incident remains under active investigation. The North Carolina Department of Labor is assisting local authorities in determining the circumstances surrounding the accident.
NVR is the parent company of Ryan Homes, NVHomes, and Heartland Homes. According to NVR’s website, its building products division supports operations in eight states, including North Carolina.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
