OSHA Inspection: FARGO TANK COMPANY

Issued

Sep 19, 1997

Abate by

Oct 2, 1997

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees:
(a) Employees were not adequately trained during loading and unloading of
culverts
from semi-trailers. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
method to
correct this hazard would be to instruct and train employees in the
hazards associated
with the proper method of releasing the binders and proper blocking of the
culverts
before being removed from the semi-trailers.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion

Issued

Sep 19, 1997

Abate by

Oct 2, 1997

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced