Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has DIELECTRICS INC had?

Accepted Answer

DIELECTRICS INC has been inspected 5 times by OSHA between Jun 11, 1974 and Jan 30, 2020, with 4 violations and $16,195 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does OSHA enforcement work in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Massachusetts operates a partial state plan covering public sector employees only. Private-sector employers in Massachusetts are under federal OSHA jurisdiction. Federal OSHA conducts all inspections and enforcement for private-sector workplaces. Massachusetts has a strong manufacturing and healthcare sector presence that sees regular OSHA inspection activity.

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

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 referral inspection?

Accepted Answer

A referral inspection occurs when a federal or state agency, or another OSHA inspector, identifies a potential hazard and refers it to OSHA for follow-up. Referrals can come from other government agencies during their own inspections, from media reports, or from other OSHA inspections that identify hazards outside their scope. Referral inspections are given priority below complaints but above programmed inspections.

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
1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)	3	$7,639
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)	1	$8,556

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#344594890	Jan 30, 2020	Referral	Partial	4	$16,195
#306276643	Jul 26, 2004	Referral	Partial	0	$0
#300504586	Mar 30, 1998	Complaint	Partial	0	$0
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