Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has DOMINICK'S FINER FOODS, INC. #4161 had?

Accepted Answer

DOMINICK'S FINER FOODS, INC. #4161 has been inspected 1 times by OSHA between Jan 16, 2002 and Jan 16, 2002, with 9 violations and $49,500 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does OSHA enforcement work in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Illinois operates a partial state plan covering public sector employees only. Private-sector employers are under federal OSHA jurisdiction. Federal OSHA conducts all inspections and enforcement for private-sector workplaces. Illinois has major manufacturing, transportation, and construction sectors that see significant OSHA enforcement 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

How do OSHA complaint inspections work?

Accepted Answer

OSHA complaint inspections are initiated when a current employee, former employee, or their representative files a formal complaint about workplace hazards. OSHA is required by law to investigate all formal complaints. The agency may conduct an on-site inspection or, for less serious complaints, contact the employer by phone or letter to request corrective action. Workers who file complaints are protected from retaliation under the OSH Act.

Question 6

Can employees refuse to work if conditions are unsafe?

Accepted Answer

Under limited circumstances, employees may refuse to perform work if they reasonably believe they face an imminent danger of death or serious injury. Before refusing, the employee should ask the employer to correct the hazard and, if possible, contact OSHA. The conditions for a protected work refusal are narrow: the danger must be imminent, the employee must have asked the employer to fix it, and there must not have been time to get the hazard corrected through normal channels.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)	5	$7,000
1910.23Ladders	1	$0
1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks	1	$1,250
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)	1	$1,250
5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)	1	$40,000