HEATEC INC
5200 WILSON ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37407
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Inspection records
Mar 3, 2020#344669312Mar 3, 2020FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#344669312$4,8002 viol.2 violations$4,800 in penalties
Inspection #344669312
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 3, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 6, 2020
- Final Order
- Jun 10, 2020
- Closed
- Jul 9, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 277
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,800
- Penalties on Record
- $4,800
- Site Address
- 5200 Wilson Road, Chattanooga, TN 37410
- Industry
- 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee sustains heart attack and dies
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | TCA OSHA citation code: TCA 50-3-105(1) | Serious | 1 | 4 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Jun 26, 2020 | - | Jun 10, 2020 |
| 02001 | TDLWD OSHA citation code: TDLWD RULE 800-01-03-.03(27)(B)3 | Other | 1 | 1 | $800 | $800 | - | Jun 10, 2020 |
Sep 19, 2001#304499320Sep 19, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#304499320$1,3501 viol.1 violation$1,350 in penalties
Inspection #304499320
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 19, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 19, 2001
- Closed
- Jun 14, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 210
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,350
- Site Address
- 5200 Wilson Road, Chattanooga, TN 37407
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,800 | $1,350 | Jun 15, 2002 | - | - |
Jan 12, 1999#127351203Jan 12, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#127351203$82514 viol.14 violations$825 in penalties
Inspection #127351203
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 12, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 13, 1999
- Closed
- Jun 1, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 155
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $825
- Penalties on Record
- $825
- Site Address
- 5200 Wilson Road, Chattanooga, TN 37407
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 155 | $600 | $600 | May 7, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F02 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $225 | $225 | May 7, 1999 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02 | Other | 1 | 155 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1999 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 18, 1997#127317188Feb 18, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127317188$3,50010 viol.10 violations$3,500 in penalties
Inspection #127317188
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 18, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 18, 1997
- Closed
- May 20, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 550
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,500
- Penalties on Record
- $3,500
- Site Address
- 5200 Wilson Road, Chattanooga, TN 37407
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $750 | $350 | Mar 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $1,250 | $850 | Mar 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $750 | $350 | Mar 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,000 | $600 | Mar 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 12, 1996#120585310Feb 12, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#120585310$7506 viol.6 violations$750 in penalties
Inspection #120585310
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 12, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 12, 1996
- Closed
- Apr 2, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 110
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- 5200 Wilson Road, Chattanooga, TN 37407
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $200 | $200 | Mar 7, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $350 | $350 | Mar 7, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 IV | Serious | 1 | 4 | $200 | $200 | Mar 7, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 300.601 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1996 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 14, 1993#120509823Jan 14, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#120509823$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120509823
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 14, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 1993
- Closed
- Feb 10, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 550
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5200 Wilson Road, Chattanooga, TN 37407
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 4, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 4, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 5, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 5, 1993 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 II | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 5, 1993 | - | - |
Aug 30, 1989#107909376Aug 30, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#107909376$1208 viol.8 violations$120 in penalties
Inspection #107909376
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 30, 1989
- Closed
- Dec 18, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $120
- Penalties on Record
- $120
- Site Address
- 5200 Wilson Road, Chattanooga, TN 37407
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $120 | $120 | Sep 21, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 G01 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 D10 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1989 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 H12 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 11, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 9, 1987#18408146Jul 9, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#18408146$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #18408146
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 9, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 14, 1987
- Closed
- Oct 21, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 432
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5200 Wilson Road, Chattanooga, TN 37407
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 II | Other | 15 | 300 | $0 | $0 | Nov 6, 1987 | - | - |
Dec 4, 1985#3244456Dec 4, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#3244456$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #3244456
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 4, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 4, 1985
- Closed
- Jan 2, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 370
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5200 Wilson Road, Chattanooga, TN 37407
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 26, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 13, 1985 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 26, 1985 | - | - |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
9 inspections, 1985 to 2020. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: metal tank (heavy gauge) manufacturing reported 3.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 13.7%; NAICS 33242 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source