OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221699564
HEARTLAND TANK INC.
VOLGA, SD—
Event description
Two employees work in silo and are overcome by vapors; two a
Investigation abstract
At 11:30 a.m. on September 7, 2024, Employee #1 and the owner were working inside a silage silo when they were overcome by hazardous vapors. A third employee entered the silo in an attempt to assist them. Employee #1 and the owner sustained fatal asphyxia injuries. The third employee was treated without hospitalization.
Victims (2)
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#1 Fatality Age 41 F
- Event type
- 14
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#2 Fatality Age 51 M
- Event type
- 14
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