Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has CADDELL DRY DOCK & REPAIR CO. had?

Accepted Answer

CADDELL DRY DOCK & REPAIR CO. has been inspected 9 times by OSHA between Mar 6, 1990 and Nov 18, 2020, with 26 violations and $51,560 in penalties on record.

Question 2

Why are lockout/tagout violations so common in manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

Lockout/tagout (29 CFR 1910.147) is consistently among the most cited standards in manufacturing because it applies to virtually every piece of powered equipment. Common violations include lack of written energy control procedures for specific machines, failure to train authorized and affected employees, failure to conduct periodic inspections of energy control procedures, and using inadequate lockout devices. The standard's detailed requirements make full compliance challenging for facilities with diverse equipment.

Question 3

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 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

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
1915.115Hoisting and Hauling Equipment	12	$7,000
1910.1200Hazard Communication	4	$2,350
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment	2	$2,600
1915.73Guarding of Deck Openings and Edges	2	$24,290
1915.152General Requirements (PPE)	1	$2,600
1910.303Electrical - General Requirements	1	$2,600
5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)	1	$7,000
1915.12Precautions and the Order of Testing Before Entering Confined Spaces	1	$1,300
1915.132Portable electric tools	1	$780
1915.134Abrasive Wheels	1	$1,040

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#345031264	Nov 18, 2020	Referral	Partial	0	$0
#344797360	Jun 19, 2020	Fatality/Catastrophe	Complete	2	$24,290
#344081476	Jun 12, 2019	Referral	Partial	0	$0
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