Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has FERBER SHEET METAL WORKS INC had?

Accepted Answer

FERBER SHEET METAL WORKS INC has been inspected 26 times by OSHA between Oct 17, 1973 and Oct 17, 2023, with 11 violations and $15,141 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does OSHA enforcement work in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Florida operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. There is no state-run occupational safety program for private employers in Florida. Federal OSHA conducts all workplace safety inspections and enforcement directly. Florida has a large workforce in construction, hospitality, agriculture, and healthcare, all of which are significant areas of 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

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.

Question 6

How does OSHA select employers for programmed inspections?

Accepted Answer

OSHA uses objective data to select employers for programmed inspections. Selection criteria include industry injury and illness rates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, participation in National or Local Emphasis Programs targeting specific hazards, and employer-specific data such as reported injury rates from OSHA Form 300A submissions. The selection process is designed to focus limited inspection resources on workplaces with the highest potential for serious injuries and illnesses.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.500Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions	3	$960
1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery	2	$3,073
1926.59Hazard Communication	2	$700
1926.451Scaffolding - General Requirements	2	$630
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)	1	$4,889
5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)	1	$4,889

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#347041410	Oct 17, 2023	Planned	Partial	2	$3,073
#342449428	Jul 5, 2017	Referral	Complete	2	$9,778
#301024857	Jul 23, 1998	Unprogrammed Related	Complete	0	$0
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