FARGO, ND —
OSHA Inspection: TRUENORTH STEEL
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of TRUENORTH STEEL in 4401 MAIN AVENUE, FARGO, ND 58103 (NAICS 332999). OSHA activity number 346554850.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- TRUENORTH STEEL
- Site address
- 4401 MAIN AVENUE
- City
- FARGO
- State
- ND
- ZIP
- 58103
- Mailing
- 4401 MAIN AVENUE, FARGO, ND 58103
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332999
- Employees
- 140
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2023
- Abate by
- Jun 15, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $11,162 · Current $11,162
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips, and sparks: On March 9, 2023, and times prior, at 4401 Main Ave in Fargo, ND, the employer did not ensure that the operators of the following machines were protected from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips, and sparks: a) Angle Line punch and shear machine Manufacturer: (Model ABL - 100 12-118) (Asset ID 385) b) Standard 400-ton press brake (Model AB 400-14 F 413-2032) (Asset ID 236) c) American hole wizard drill (Model Rommesmo Companies #321 FG 24)
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $11162
- — Z (S) $11162
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2023
- Abate by
- Jun 15, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): On March 9, 2023, and times prior, at 4401 Main Ave, Fargo, ND, in the Bay Fabrication area, the employer did not ensure the points of operation on the following machines were properly guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during machine operations: a) Angle Line punch and shear machine Manufacturer (Model ABL - 100 12-118) (Asset ID 385) b) Standard 400-ton press brake (Model AB 400-14 F 413-2032) (Asset ID 236)
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G02 II
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $11,162 · Current $5,581 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger were repaired by splicing, which did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord that was spliced:Note: Hard service flexible cords No. 12 or larger may be spliced if the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced: On March 9, 2023, and times prior, at 4401 Main Ave, Fargo, ND in the fabrication area the Geka Iron Worker 2012 107364 (Asset ID 364) did not have a Flexible cord that retained the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $5581
- — Z (S) $11162
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: On March 9, 2023, and times prior, at 4401 Main Ave, Fargo, ND in the fabrication area the Geka Iron Worker 2012 107364 (Asset ID 364) Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.147 C07 I
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2023
- Abate by
- May 16, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy control devices: On March 9, 2023, and times prior, at 4401 Main Ave, Fargo, ND, where lockout/tag-out procedures were necessary for the following machines located in the fabrication area: a) Geka Ironworker 2012 107364 (Asset ID 364) b) Standard 400 Ton Brake Press Model AB400-14 F 413-2032 (Asset ID 236) c) Angle Line Machine ABL - 100 12-118 (Asset ID 385) d) Drill Line Hem Saw (Asset ID 3738)
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 346554850.
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