Trucking Company Fined After Worker Dies in Confined Space

The Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited trucking Wayne Transports Inc. after a worker died in a confined space. Justin Erickson, 39, was found dead in the tank of a tanker in March, according to media reports. A coroner’s report said he died of probable asphyxia and chemical exposure. Minnesota’s OSHA proposed a penalty of $621,600, saying Wayne Transports did not adequately protect employees from confined-space hazards. The agency said the company failed to prevent unauthorized entry into confined spaces and did not identify or evaluate hazards be...