OSHA Inspection: SAKAKAWEA MEDICAL CENTER

Issued

2026-05-27

Abate by

2026-07-01

Penalty

Initial $11916 · Current $7150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:     (a) On March 10, 2026, at or near 510 Eighth Avenue NE in Hazen, North Dakota, an employee engaged in maintenance activities was exposed to amputation hazards while adjusting belt tension on a ventilation fan where procedures had not been developed and utilized to isolate, dissipate and lock out stored energy.

Issued

2026-05-27

Abate by

2026-07-01

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):    (a) On March 10, 2026 at or near 510 Eighth Avenue NE in Hazen, North Dakota, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards while adjusting belt tension on a ventilation fan that can result in serious injury from the release of hazardous stored energy such as, but not limited to electrical and mechanical energy. The employer did not follow methods of control for [1910.147(d)(1)]; orderly shutdown [1910.147(d)(2)]; locating/operating energy isolating devices [1910.147(d)(3)]; lock-out/tag-out device application [1910.147(d)(4)]; dissipation of residual energy [1910.147(d)(5)]; and verification of isolation [1910.147(d)(6)] were not implemented prior to maintenance and service activities.

Issued

2026-05-27

Penalty

Initial $8513 · Current $5108 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident:     (a): On or about March 10, 2026, at or near 510 Eighth Avenue NE in Hazen, North Dakota, an employee suffered an injury that resulted in the amputation of his right index finger and subsequent hospitalization and was not reported to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration until April 6, 2026.

Issued

2026-05-27

Abate by

2026-07-01

Penalty

Initial $956 · Current $574 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed:    (a) On March 10, 2026 at or near 510 Eighth Avenue NE in Hazen, North Dakota, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards while adjusting belt tension on a ventilation fan where audits are not preformed to identify inadequacies and ensure compliance with procedures.

Issued

2026-05-27

Abate by

2026-07-01

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:     (a) On March 10, 2026, at or near 510 Eighth Avenue NE in Hazen, North Dakota, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards while adjusting the belt tension of a ventilation fan unit without locking out the equipment.