Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CO INC had?

Accepted Answer

BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CO INC has been inspected 1 times by OSHA between Jul 19, 1984 and Jul 19, 1984, with 1 violations and $560 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does OSHA enforcement work in Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

The District of Columbia operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction. Workplace safety inspections for private-sector employers are conducted by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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

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 5

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.

Question 6

Can employers be inspected by both federal OSHA and a state agency?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, no. In states with OSHA-approved state plans, the state agency has primary enforcement responsibility and federal OSHA generally does not conduct inspections of private employers. In states under federal jurisdiction, only federal OSHA conducts inspections. However, some states have partial plans that cover only public-sector employees, in which case federal OSHA retains jurisdiction over private employers.