Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has ENGLE FABRICATION, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

ENGLE FABRICATION, INC. has been inspected 12 times by OSHA between Apr 25, 1985 and May 7, 2013, with 60 violations and $11,020 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does Minnesota's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. MNOSHA 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 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 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
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)	8	$1,858
1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials	5	$1,100
1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery	4	$520
1910.146Permit-Required Confined Spaces	4	$1,875
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment	3	$425
1910.134Respiratory Protection	3	$450
1910.1000Air Contaminants	2	$375
1910.132Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements	2	$563
1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks	2	$70
1910.1052Methylene Chloride	2	$500

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#317113470	May 7, 2013	Planned	Complete	3	$600
#314175019	Feb 17, 2010	Planned	Complete	12	$4,025
#311022925	May 15, 2007	Complaint	Partial	1	$157
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