Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has CONTRACTORS UNITED INC had?

Accepted Answer

CONTRACTORS UNITED INC has been inspected 21 times by OSHA between Oct 19, 1977 and Mar 31, 1994, with 31 violations and $16,530 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does Indiana's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Indiana operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. IOSHA 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 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

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
1926.602Material Handling Equipment	9	$5,450
1926.703Concrete and Masonry - Cast-in-Place Concrete	3	$5,000
1926.451Scaffolding - General Requirements	3	$0
1926.350Gas Welding and Cutting	2	$0
1926.400Introduction (Electrical - Construction)	2	$0
1926.50Medical Services and First Aid (Construction)	2	$0
1926.54Nonionizing Radiation	2	$0
1926.59Hazard Communication	2	$600
1926.401	1	$0
1926.21Safety Training and Education	1	$2,500

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#124025149	Mar 31, 1994	Planned	Complete	1	$3,750
#124050766	Sep 17, 1993	Planned	Complete	1	$1,000
#124050014	Mar 11, 1993	Planned	Complete	0	$0
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