HANSON PIPE AND PRODUCTS, INC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HANSON PIPE AND PRODUCTS, INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at 2825 CARGO ROAD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55450 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $60,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2001-12-17.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 5, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 9, 2002. Of the 2 total citations, 1 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $30,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement action against Hanson Pipe and Products, Inc. revealed a profound systemic breakdown in the