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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221699564

HEARTLAND TANK INC.

Event
Asphyxiated, Confined Space, Overcome by vapors, Silo, Vapor
NAICS
236220
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347739435
Employer profile
HEARTLAND TANK INC.
Summary number
221699564
Report ID
0830400
Project type
C
Construction end-use
K

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)

  1. #1 Fatality Age 41 F

    Event type
    14
  2. #2 Fatality Age 51 M

    Event type
    14

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