Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has C-P-C-G OKLAHOMA CITY PLANT-GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had?

Accepted Answer

C-P-C-G OKLAHOMA CITY PLANT-GENERAL MOTORS CORP. has been inspected 2 times by OSHA between Apr 5, 1988 and Apr 4, 1991, with 61 violations and $2,780,000 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does OSHA enforcement work in Oklahoma?

Accepted Answer

Oklahoma operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. Federal OSHA conducts all workplace safety inspections and enforcement. Key industries for OSHA enforcement in Oklahoma include oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

What is the OSHA General Duty Clause?

Accepted Answer

Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, known as the General Duty Clause, requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm. OSHA uses the General Duty Clause to cite hazards for which no specific standard exists, such as workplace violence, heat illness, or ergonomic hazards. General Duty Clause citations require OSHA to prove the hazard was recognized and feasible abatement measures were available.

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#107497539	Apr 4, 1991	Accident	Partial	61	$2,780,000
#102271947	Apr 5, 1988	Complaint	Partial	0	$0