Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has GARAGE MANAGEMENT CORP. (GMC) had?

Accepted Answer

GARAGE MANAGEMENT CORP. (GMC) has been inspected 20 times by OSHA between Apr 6, 1995 and Nov 6, 1996, with 27 violations and $327,700 in penalties on record.

Question 2

Does New York have its own OSHA program?

Accepted Answer

New York operates a partial state plan through the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL PESH program). This plan covers state and local government workers only. Private-sector employers in New York are covered by federal OSHA, which conducts inspections and enforces standards directly. New York City also has its own Department of Buildings that enforces construction safety requirements.

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 Willful violation under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A Willful violation is the most severe classification OSHA issues. It applies when an employer intentionally and knowingly commits a violation, or when an employer is aware of a hazardous condition and makes no reasonable effort to eliminate it. Willful violations carry the highest penalties, with a maximum of $165,514 per violation for 2025 and a minimum penalty of $11,823.

Question 5

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Accepted Answer

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

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
1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes	14	$76,650
5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)	7	$247,150
1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements	2	$0
1910.36Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes	2	$2,000
1904.2Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries	1	$900
1910.23Ladders	1	$1,000

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#102907763	Nov 6, 1996	Referral	Partial	0	$0
#114124647	Jun 6, 1996	Referral	Partial	0	$0
#106867229	Aug 15, 1995	Referral	Partial	1	$3,500
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