Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL had?

Accepted Answer

CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL has been inspected 10 times by OSHA between Jan 16, 1973 and Sep 10, 1982, with 38 violations and $2,405 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does OSHA enforcement work in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Texas operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. Federal OSHA conducts all workplace safety inspections and enforcement in Texas. The state does not have a state plan covering private-sector workers. Texas has one of the largest workforces in the country, making it a significant area of OSHA enforcement activity, particularly in the construction, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors.

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 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.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1910.261Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills	5	$400
1910.309	4	$945
1910.23Ladders	4	$110
1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements	3	$165
1910.95Occupational Noise Exposure	3	$95
1910.1000Air Contaminants	2	$105
1910.27Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems	2	$0
1910.176Handling Materials - General	2	$135
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)	2	$50
1910.252Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements	2	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#16753147	Sep 10, 1982	Accident	Partial	0	$0
#16798282	Nov 4, 1974	Complaint	Partial	2	$50
#16851453	May 17, 1974	Follow-Up	Partial	0	$0
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