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Tafco Equipment Co, Blue Earth, MN: 7 OSHA citations, $9,600 in penalties (2026)
OSHA recorded 1 inspection at Tafco Equipment Co, 1304 W 1ST Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013, on January 13, 2026. 1 inspection ended in citations: 7 citations with $9,600 in initial penalties and $9,600 in current penalties. The latest citation was issued February 19, 2026.
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- Site
- 1304 W 1ST Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
- Ownership
- Private
- Employees at the site
- 70 (as recorded at the latest inspection)
- Inspections
- 1, of which 1 with citations
- Citations
- 7
- Penalties
- $9,600 initial, $9,600 current
Inspections
Every inspection OSHA opened at this site since November 3, 2021.
| Opened | Closed | Type | Scope | Focus | Citations | Current penalties | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 | July 14, 2026 | Planned | Complete | Safety | 7 | $9,600 | osha.gov |
Citations
One row for each citation, newest first. Gravity is OSHA's level of gravity for serious violations.
| Inspection opened | Standard cited | Standard title | Type | Gravity | Issued | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 | 52050116 | Other than serious | Not listed | February 19, 2026 | $800 | $800 | osha.gov | |
| January 13, 2026 | 1910.213(h)(4) | Woodworking machinery requirements | Serious | Not listed | February 19, 2026 | $2,000 | $2,000 | osha.gov |
| January 13, 2026 | 1910.213(h)(1) | Woodworking machinery requirements | Serious | Not listed | February 19, 2026 | $2,000 | $2,000 | osha.gov |
| January 13, 2026 | 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) | General requirements for all machines | Serious | Not listed | February 19, 2026 | $1,200 | $1,200 | osha.gov |
| January 13, 2026 | 1910.147(c)(6)(i) | The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) | Serious | Not listed | February 19, 2026 | $1,200 | $1,200 | osha.gov |
| January 13, 2026 | 1910.134(a)(2) | Respiratory protection | Serious | Not listed | February 19, 2026 | $1,200 | $1,200 | osha.gov |
| January 13, 2026 | 1910.106(e)(9)(iii) | Flammable liquids | Serious | Not listed | February 19, 2026 | $1,200 | $1,200 | osha.gov |
Also on SpecStream
- All OSHA citations in Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing in Minnesota
- OSHA citations in Minnesota
- 29 CFR 1910.213, Woodworking machinery requirements: all citations
- 29 CFR 1910.106, Flammable liquids: all citations
- 29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory protection: all citations
Updated November 3, 2026. Read from US Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Penalties are as OSHA records them on the date this page was read and can change after a contest or a settlement. Citations OSHA deleted are left out. Each row links to OSHA's own inspection record. This page uses US Department of Labor data and is not endorsed or certified by the US Department of Labor. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.