Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has ANDREW CATAPANO ENTERPRISES, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

ANDREW CATAPANO ENTERPRISES, INC. has been inspected 9 times by OSHA between Dec 28, 1988 and Oct 24, 1990, with 61 violations and $84,480 in penalties on record.

Question 2

Does New York have its own OSHA program?

Accepted Answer

New York operates a partial state plan through the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL PESH program). This plan covers state and local government workers only. Private-sector employers in New York are covered by federal OSHA, which conducts inspections and enforces standards directly. New York City also has its own Department of Buildings that enforces construction safety requirements.

Question 3

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 4

What is a Willful violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Willful violation is the most severe classification OSHA issues. It applies when an employer intentionally and knowingly commits a violation, or when an employer is aware of a hazardous condition and makes no reasonable effort to eliminate it. Willful violations carry the highest penalties, with a maximum of $165,514 per violation for 2025 and a minimum penalty of $11,823.

Question 5

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Accepted Answer

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

Question 6

What is an OSHA referral inspection?

Accepted Answer

A referral inspection occurs when a federal or state agency, or another OSHA inspector, identifies a potential hazard and refers it to OSHA for follow-up. Referrals can come from other government agencies during their own inspections, from media reports, or from other OSHA inspections that identify hazards outside their scope. Referral inspections are given priority below complaints but above programmed inspections.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements	13	$11,080
1926.59Hazard Communication	12	$0
1926.652Excavations - Protection of Employees	11	$35,630
1926.450Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and Definitions	6	$1,600
1926.100Head Protection (Construction)	5	$22,450
1926.28Personal Protective Equipment	4	$4,000
1926.650Excavations - Scope and Application	3	$3,000
1926.20General Safety and Health Provisions	2	$2,000
5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)	2	$1,720
1926.202	1	$1,000

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#100486752	Oct 24, 1990	Referral	Partial	4	$2,250
#109884486	Nov 6, 1989	Referral	Complete	8	$17,000
#17775024	Nov 3, 1989	Referral	Complete	3	$11,600
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