Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has ALBARELL ELECTRIC, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

ALBARELL ELECTRIC, INC. has been inspected 18 times by OSHA between May 18, 1973 and May 23, 2006, with 14 violations and $1,528 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What is OSHA's multi-employer citation policy in construction?

Accepted Answer

On construction sites with multiple contractors, OSHA can cite more than one employer for the same hazard. Under the multi-employer citation policy, four types of employers may be cited: the creating employer (whose actions created the hazard), the exposing employer (whose workers are exposed), the correcting employer (responsible for fixing the hazard), and the controlling employer (with general supervisory authority over the site). General contractors are frequently cited as controlling employers.

Question 3

Does Pennsylvania have its own OSHA program?

Accepted Answer

Pennsylvania operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. There is no state-run occupational safety program for private employers in Pennsylvania. All workplace safety inspections and enforcement are handled directly by federal OSHA. Pennsylvania does not operate a state plan for public-sector employees.

Question 4

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

Question 5

What is an Other-than-Serious violation?

Accepted Answer

An Other-than-Serious violation is cited when a hazard exists that could cause injury or illness but would not likely result in death or serious physical harm. These violations carry a maximum penalty of $16,550 per violation for 2025, though penalties are discretionary and may be reduced to zero. Common examples include recordkeeping deficiencies and posting requirements.

Question 6

How does OSHA calculate penalty amounts?

Accepted Answer

OSHA sets initial penalty amounts based on the gravity of the violation (severity and probability of injury). Penalties are then adjusted based on three factors: employer size (smaller employers may receive reductions), good faith (employers with effective safety programs), and violation history (employers with no recent prior violations). Penalties may be further reduced through informal settlement conferences between the employer and the OSHA Area Director.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.401	2	$35
1926.500Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions	2	$100
1926.25Housekeeping	1	$30
1926.28Personal Protective Equipment	1	$0
1926.50Medical Services and First Aid (Construction)	1	$0
1926.56Illumination	1	$0
1903.2Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards	1	$0
1926.152Flammable Liquids	1	$100
1926.403Electrical - General Requirements (Construction)	1	$813
1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)	1	$450

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#309858348	May 23, 2006	Planned	Partial	1	$813
#306583808	Sep 29, 2004	Planned	Partial	1	$450
#122020373	Aug 15, 1995	Programmed Related	Complete	0	$0
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