OSHA Inspection: WARIOLE, LLC

Issued

2026-04-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $2383.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C): Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials:   (a) On January 10th, 2026 and times prior, at 2110 40th Ave SE, Mandan, ND, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard when a used fuel tank exploded after employees attempted to weld used piping to the tank and did not verify if flammable vapors were present.

Issued

2026-04-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(3)(i): Welding, cutting, or other hot work was performed on used drums, barrels, tanks, or other containers that had not been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain there were no flammable materials present or any substances such as greases, tars, acids, or other materials which when subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors:  (a) On January 10th, 2026 and times prior, at 2110 40th Ave SE, Mandan, ND, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard when a used fuel tank exploded after employees attempted to weld used piping to the tank and did not verify if flammable vapors were present.