Cleveland Tank Owner Pleads Guilty | Cleveland News

A Cleveland tank cleaning company owner, Russell Stewart, pleaded guilty to federal charges after two workers died in a 2020 incident—Ashlie Friedman, 30, collapsed inside a tank, and Allen Linder, 60, died trying to rescue her. Stewart admitted to willfully violating OSHA rules and obstructing an investigation, facing up to 30 months in prison. OSHA recommended a $1.5 million fine for 11 willful violations. Both victims’ estates settled lawsuits for $1.2M and $1.7M respectively, underscoring the deadly cost of ignoring safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4cca8cf9adcee895