1 open case OSHA company record
Wheeler Tank Manufacturing, Inc. OSHA inspections, violations & penalties · Sioux Falls, SD
- Inspections since 2023
- 1
- Citations
- 19
- Current penalties
- $72,677
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 4
Wheeler Tank Manufacturing, Inc. had 1 OSHA inspection since 2023, with 19 citations and $72,677 in current penalties. That includes 0 willful and 4 repeat citations. The most-cited rule is 29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory protection (6 citations). One case is still open, so penalties may change.
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OSHA inspections at Wheeler Tank Manufacturing, Inc.
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| Opened | Inspection | Type | Status | Citations | Current penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2024 | 347260564 | Planned | Open | 19 | $72,677 |
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards Wheeler Tank Manufacturing, Inc. was cited for
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
6 citations · $12,000
Respiratory protection
- 1910.134(i)(7)
- 1910.134(e)(3)(i)
- 1910.134(f)(2)
- 1910.134(h)(4) Repairs
- 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(a)
- 1910.134(h)(2)(i)
3 citations · $20,324
Chromium (VI)
- 1910.1026(i)(5) Prohibited activities
- 1910.1026(c) Permissible exposure limit (PEL)
- 1910.1026(f)(1)(i)
2 citations · $11,529
Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials
- 1910.107(m)(2)
- 1910.107(e)(2) Quantity
2 citations · $10,134
Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes
Course: Exit Routes and Evacuation for Employees →2 citations · $7,098
Permit-required confined spaces
Course: Permit-Required Confined Space Entrant (General Industry) →1 citation · $3,134
Abrasive wheel machinery
- 1910.215(b)(9) Exposure adjustment
1 citation · $3,134
Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use
Course: Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices for Workers →Prevent the next citation
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Questions about Wheeler Tank Manufacturing, Inc.’s OSHA record
How many times has OSHA inspected Wheeler Tank Manufacturing, Inc.?
OSHA records list 1 inspection of Wheeler Tank Manufacturing, Inc. in Sioux Falls, SD since 2023.
How much has Wheeler Tank Manufacturing, Inc. been fined by OSHA?
Since 2023: $110,016 in initial proposed penalties and $72,677 in current penalties across 19 citations. Open cases can still change.
What OSHA violations has Wheeler Tank Manufacturing, Inc. been cited for?
Most-cited sections since 2023, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory protection): 6; 29 CFR 1910.1026 (Chromium (VI)): 3; 29 CFR 1910.107 (Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials): 2; 29 CFR 1910.37 (Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes): 2; 29 CFR 1910.146 (Permit-required confined spaces): 2.
What do willful and repeat OSHA citations mean?
A willful citation means OSHA found the employer knowingly failed to comply or acted with plain indifference to worker safety. A repeat citation means the employer was cited for the same or a substantially similar hazard within the last five years. Both carry the highest penalties OSHA can propose.
Is this the same company as other Wheeler Tank Manufacturing, Inc. locations?
Not necessarily. OSHA publishes records by establishment, so this page covers Sioux Falls, SD only. Names merged here: WHEELER TANK MANUFACTURING, INC..