Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122466840 - G. Heileman Brewing Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Madison Area Office
Site Address:
G. Heileman Brewing Co.
925 S. Third Street
La Crosse, WI 54602
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 459, La Crosse, WI 54602
Union Status: Union
SIC:2082
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/02/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/10/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360687859 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 4 | 15 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $73,500 | $280,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $353,500 |
| Current Penalty | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $130,000 | $150,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 10/24/1994 | 11/06/1994 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100020 G01 I | 10/24/1994 | 10/28/1994 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 10/24/1994 | 10/28/1994 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Unclass | 19100146 C03 | 10/24/1994 | 10/28/1994 | $59,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100146 D01 | 10/24/1994 | 11/07/1994 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100146 D02 | 10/24/1994 | 11/07/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100146 D09 | 10/24/1994 | 11/07/1994 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100146 D10 | 10/24/1994 | 11/07/1994 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01008A | Serious | 19100146 D12 | 10/24/1994 | 11/07/1994 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01008B | Serious | 19100146 E05 I | 10/24/1994 | 10/28/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01009A | Serious | 19100146 H02 | 10/24/1994 | 10/28/1994 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 12. | 01009B | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 10/24/1994 | 11/07/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 13. | 01009C | Serious | 19100146 D05 III | 10/24/1994 | 10/28/1994 | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 01010A | Serious | 19100146 J01 | 10/24/1994 | 11/03/1994 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 15. | 01010B | Serious | 19100146 J02 | 10/24/1994 | 10/28/1994 | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 16. | 01011 | Serious | 19101200 H | 10/24/1994 | 11/10/1994 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 17. | 02001 | Unclass | 19100146 D03 | 10/24/1994 | 11/07/1994 | $5,500 | $70,000 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 18. | 02002 | Willful | 19100146 D13 | 10/24/1994 | 11/07/1994 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 19. | 02003A | Unclass | 19100146 F06 | 10/24/1994 | 11/10/1994 | $59,500 | $70,000 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 20. | 02003B | Unclass | 19100146 F08 | 10/24/1994 | 11/10/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 21. | 02003C | Unclass | 19100146 F09 | 10/24/1994 | 11/10/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 22. | 02003D | Unclass | 19100146 F11 | 10/24/1994 | 11/10/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 23. | 02003E | Unclass | 19100146 F12 | 10/24/1994 | 11/10/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 24. | 02003F | Unclass | 19100146 F13 | 10/24/1994 | 11/10/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 25. | 02004A | Unclass | 19100146 G01 | 10/24/1994 | 11/10/1994 | $5,500 | $70,000 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 26. | 02004B | Willful | 19100146 G02 III | 10/24/1994 | 11/10/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 27. | 02004C | Willful | 19100146 G02 IV | 10/24/1994 | 11/10/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/10/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1was assigned to clean a nitrogen-inerted 900 gallon tea tank. There was not sufficient oxygen present and Employee #1 was overcome and killed when he entered the tank.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, CLEANING, INHALATION, NITROGEN, OVEREXPOSURE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122466840 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |
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