Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has AQUATIC DESIGNING INC DBA NORTH COAST FABRICATORS had?

Accepted Answer

AQUATIC DESIGNING INC DBA NORTH COAST FABRICATORS has been inspected 1 times by OSHA between Nov 14, 2012 and Nov 14, 2012, with 1 violations and $10,000 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What safety standards apply to Metal and Machinery Manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

Metal fabrication, machinery, and equipment manufacturing operations fall under OSHA's General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910). Key compliance areas include machine guarding (1910.212), control of hazardous energy through lockout/tagout (1910.147), welding and cutting safety (1910.252), electrical standards (1910.303), and hearing conservation (1910.95).

Question 3

How does California's OSHA program differ from federal OSHA?

Accepted Answer

California operates Cal/OSHA (the Division of Occupational Safety and Health), an OSHA-approved state plan that covers both private and public sector workers. Cal/OSHA standards must be at least as effective as federal standards, and in many cases California has adopted more protective requirements. Cal/OSHA conducts its own inspections and sets its own penalty amounts, which may differ from federal OSHA.

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

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.

Question 6

What triggers an OSHA accident investigation?

Accepted Answer

In the DOL OSHA enforcement data, an accident inspection is an inspection record tied to a reported workplace incident. Employers must report any work-related fatality within 8 hours and any in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within 24 hours. An accident inspection reflects that OSHA opened an inspection in response to an incident report, not that fault has already been determined.