Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has CONTINENTAL GLATT KOSHER MEATS CORP. had?

Accepted Answer

CONTINENTAL GLATT KOSHER MEATS CORP. has been inspected 1 times by OSHA between Jul 8, 2025 and Jul 8, 2025, with 1 violations and $66,206 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What OSHA requirements apply to Retail Trade employers?

Accepted Answer

Retail employers must comply with OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910). Common areas of concern include powered industrial trucks and forklifts (1910.178), walking-working surfaces (1910.22), emergency exits and action plans (1910.38), electrical safety (1910.303), and hazard communication for cleaning chemicals and other substances (1910.1200).

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 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 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 a fatality/catastrophe OSHA inspection?

Accepted Answer

In the DOL OSHA inspection metadata, code M is the fatality/catastrophe category. These inspections follow a reported workplace fatality or catastrophe event and are distinct from the broader accident category in the same dataset.