At 11:30 a.m. on September 7, 2024, Employee #1 (41) and the owner (51) 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.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $17,969 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,969 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 02/06/2025 | 03/11/2025 | $3,380 | $3,783 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101200 H03 I | 02/06/2025 | 03/11/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260251 D06 | 02/06/2025 | 03/11/2025 | $0 | $2,837 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19260502 B02 | 02/06/2025 | 03/11/2025 | $0 | $4,729 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19261053 A19 | 02/06/2025 | 03/11/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 19261203 D | 02/06/2025 | 03/11/2025 | $6,620 | $6,620 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 19261207 D | 02/06/2025 | 03/11/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement |
Source: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1773943.015