DESIGN TANKS, LLC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DESIGN TANKS, LLC — a manufacturing facility located at 612 WEST BLACKHAWK STREET, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $32,442.50. The inspection case was opened on 2012-07-17.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $32,442.50 is more than 3.9× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 326199). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within SD, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 6,675 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,764.62.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 3, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 31, 2025. Of the 16 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $32,442.50 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $2,027.66 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Design Tanks, LLC reveals a deeply concerning pattern of recurring safety failures, particularly regarding permit