Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has CHALLENGE MACHINERY CO had?

Accepted Answer

CHALLENGE MACHINERY CO has been inspected 11 times by OSHA between Oct 31, 1989 and May 30, 2001, with 64 violations and $14,880 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does Michigan's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Michigan operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. MIOSHA 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 a planned (programmed) OSHA inspection?

Accepted Answer

Planned inspections are part of OSHA's proactive enforcement strategy. OSHA selects workplaces for inspection based on objective criteria such as industry injury rates, participation in National or Local Emphasis Programs (NEPs/LEPs), or targeting of specific high-hazard industries. Being selected for a planned inspection does not indicate that OSHA has received a complaint or that a specific hazard has been reported.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
4081111504	4	$4,075
4081.125	4	$180
1910.1200Hazard Communication	3	$0
4081241201	2	$0
1910.106Flammable Liquids	2	$0
1910.303Electrical - General Requirements	2	$500
4081003409	2	$1,125
1910.309	1	$0
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment	1	$0
1910.146Permit-Required Confined Spaces	1	$375

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#127121622	May 30, 2001	Planned	Complete	19	$1,575
#114531890	Dec 16, 1997	Referral	Partial	0	$0
#124978123	Mar 7, 1996	Planned	Complete	11	$1,625
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