Litchfield, Minnesota · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · NAICS 326199
OSHA has inspected Polytank Inc 6 times in Minnesota since 1989.
The latest one began on Apr 29, 2026 to follow up on an earlier case, in Litchfield; the case is still open.
Those inspections ended with 33 citation items: 8 serious and 25 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $3,498 and now stand at $3,153, 10% lower after settlements or reviews.
comes up most often in these citations: 3 items under 5205.116.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and Polytank Inc averages $1,050 (2 cited inspections).
Polytank Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company62824 250th Street, Litchfield, MN 55355 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $450 | $450 | Aug 6, 2026 | Final |
62824 250th Street, Litchfield, MN 55355 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $900 | $900 | Feb 26, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $600 | $600 | Feb 26, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Feb 26, 2026 | Final |
62824 250th Street, Litchfield, MN 55355 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $225 | $158 | Oct 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $225 | $158 | Oct 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $300 | $210 | Oct 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1) · Training |
Serious | $300 | $210 | Oct 14, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $100 | $70 | Oct 14, 2005 | Closed |
St. Paul St. & Geintz Ave. S.,, Litchfield, MN 55355 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
St. Paul St. & Geintz Ave. S.,, Litchfield, MN 55355 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $152 | $152 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iii) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iva) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(1) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(i) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 12 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 13 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $96 | $96 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 14 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 15 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 16 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iib) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 17 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 18 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(ii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 19 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 20 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 21 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 22 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1989 | Closed |
Rr 1, Litchfield, MN 55355 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2019, the Litchfield site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 40 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polytank, Inc Litchfield · 2019 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.6 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iii)
(iii) Separation and protection. Areas in which flammable liquids are transferred from one tank or container to another container shall be separated from other operations in the building by adequate distance or by construction having adequate fire resistance. Drainage or other means shall be provided to control spills. Adequate natural or mechanical ventilation shall be provided.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iva)
(iv) Handling liquids at point of final use. (a) Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall be kept in covered containers when not actually in use.
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1)
(b) Spray booths—(1) Construction. Spray booths shall be substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry except that aluminum or other substantial noncombustible material may be used for intermittent or low volume spraying. Spray booths shall be designed to sweep air currents toward the exhaust outlet.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.