Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has GALLUP, CITY OF had?

Accepted Answer

GALLUP, CITY OF has been inspected 31 times by OSHA between Jun 20, 1991 and Apr 18, 2012, with 22 violations and $13,650 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does New Mexico's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

New Mexico operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Occupational Health and Safety Bureau, covering both private and public sector workers. The program 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 an Other-than-Serious violation?

Accepted Answer

An Other-than-Serious violation is cited when a hazard exists that could cause injury or illness but would not likely result in death or serious physical harm. These violations carry a maximum penalty of $16,550 per violation for 2025, though penalties are discretionary and may be reduced to zero. Common examples include recordkeeping deficiencies and posting requirements.

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 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.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1910.1030Bloodborne Pathogens	4	$4,500
1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements	2	$0
106.16	2	$0
1910.134Respiratory Protection	2	$5,850
1910.1200Hazard Communication	2	$0
1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements	2	$1,375
202.0	2	$450
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)	1	$500
1910.1020Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records	1	$975
1910.132Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements	1	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#316451434	Apr 18, 2012	Referral	Partial	0	$0
#316385285	Mar 21, 2012	Referral	Complete	0	$0
#307122416	Mar 17, 2004	Planned	Complete	5	$4,500
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