Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has BRUCE BROWN DBA BROWN'S MASONRY CO. had?

Accepted Answer

BRUCE BROWN DBA BROWN'S MASONRY CO. has been inspected 6 times by OSHA between Mar 25, 1987 and Aug 7, 2002, with 59 violations and $4,745 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does North Carolina's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

North Carolina operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the North Carolina Division of Occupational Safety and Health (NC OSH), covering both private and public sector workers. NC OSH conducts inspections and enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

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 Repeat violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Repeat violation is issued when an employer has been previously cited for a substantially similar condition within the past five years. Repeat violations carry penalties up to $165,514 per violation for 2025. OSHA checks the employer's inspection history across all establishments to determine whether a prior citation for a similar hazard exists.

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 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
1926.451Scaffolding - General Requirements	31	$3,945
1926.454Scaffolding - Training	5	$0
1926.20General Safety and Health Provisions	4	$0
1910.1200Hazard Communication	3	$0
1926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)	2	$0
1926.100Head Protection (Construction)	2	$100
1926.150Fire Protection (Construction)	2	$0
1926.152Flammable Liquids	2	$0
1926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection	2	$0
1926.251Rigging Equipment for Material Handling	1	$700

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#305722035	Aug 7, 2002	Referral	Partial	18	$2,480
#305406001	May 3, 2002	Referral	Complete	32	$700
#303330450	Mar 31, 2000	Unprogrammed Related	Partial	7	$125
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