Alexander Tank Company – a manufacturer of steel storage tanks based in Luling, Texas – has been cited by federal regulators for repeat safety and health hazards and fined $234,528.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Alexander Tank Company for exposing employees to amputation, confined spaces and other safety hazards
OSHA cited Alexander Tank Company for 10 repeated and 12 serious safety and health violations, including failing to implement lockout/tagout procedures to prevent machines from unintentional startup, provide required machine guarding, and control permit-required confined space hazards while tanks were being welded.
OSHA also cited the company for not providing employees with adequate respiratory and hearing protection.
Alexander Tank Company has 15 business days from receipt of the citation and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA’s area director, or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
Source: OSHA
Topics Texas Workers' Compensation
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