Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has DEGETAU CONSTRUCTION CORP. had?

Accepted Answer

DEGETAU CONSTRUCTION CORP. has been inspected 4 times by OSHA between Jul 17, 1996 and May 10, 2000, with 28 violations and $16,680 in penalties on record.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

What is an OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP)?

Accepted Answer

National Emphasis Programs are temporary programs that focus OSHA resources on specific industries or hazards with high injury and illness rates. NEPs direct federal OSHA inspectors to conduct programmed inspections of employers in targeted industries. Examples include NEPs for falls in construction, process safety management in chemical plants, and amputation hazards in manufacturing. Being inspected under an NEP does not mean a specific complaint was filed.

Question 6

How does OSHA handle multi-employer worksites?

Accepted Answer

On multi-employer worksites (common in construction), OSHA applies a multi-employer citation policy. Four categories of employers may be cited: the creating employer (whose actions created the hazard), the exposing employer (whose employees are exposed), the correcting employer (responsible for correcting the hazard), and the controlling employer (with general supervisory authority). More than one employer can be cited for the same hazard.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.550Cranes and Derricks	7	$2,789
1926.251Rigging Equipment for Material Handling	3	$5,940
1926.102Eye and Face Protection (Construction)	2	$875
1926.1052Stairways (Construction)	2	$1,325
1926.51Sanitation (Construction)	2	$450
1926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection	2	$1,238
1926.25Housekeeping	2	$225
1926.100Head Protection (Construction)	1	$300
1926.350Gas Welding and Cutting	1	$1,050
1926.1051Stairways - General Requirements (Construction)	1	$275

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#126899335	May 10, 2000	Programmed Related	Complete	3	$2,100
#126924711	Jan 19, 1999	Programmed Related	Complete	7	$6,600
#126899905	Aug 12, 1998	Programmed Related	Complete	12	$6,190
#126900034	Jul 17, 1996	Programmed Related	Complete	6	$1,790