Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has G.L. MEZZETTA INC had?

Accepted Answer

G.L. MEZZETTA INC has been inspected 12 times by OSHA between Aug 20, 1997 and Jul 25, 2023, with 39 violations and $55,090 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What OSHA standards apply to Manufacturing employers?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturing employers are subject to OSHA's General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910). Frequently cited standards include lockout/tagout procedures (1910.147), machine guarding (1910.212), hazard communication (1910.1200), electrical safety (1910.303), and respiratory protection (1910.134). The specific standards that apply depend on the manufacturing processes and materials involved.

Question 3

How does California's OSHA program differ from federal OSHA?

Accepted Answer

California operates Cal/OSHA (the Division of Occupational Safety and Health), an OSHA-approved state plan that covers both private and public sector workers. Cal/OSHA standards must be at least as effective as federal standards, and in many cases California has adopted more protective requirements. Cal/OSHA conducts its own inspections and sets its own penalty amounts, which may differ from federal OSHA.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
3314The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout	3	$1,950
3203(A)	3	$3,400
3203Injury and Illness Prevention Program	2	$840
3999Conveyors	2	$2,250
3314(C)	2	$18,900
3314(G)(2)(A)	2	$3,450
4002Moving Parts of Machinery or Equipment	2	$1,085
3210Guardrails at Elevated Locations	1	$600
3203(B)(2)	1	$300
3273Working Area	1	$600

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#346857063	Jul 25, 2023	Accident	Partial	3	$8,250
#346587025	Mar 23, 2023	Planned	Complete	6	$2,750
#344825187	Jul 9, 2020	Accident	Partial	2	$2,750
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