Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has HUTSON PLUMBING COMPANY, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

HUTSON PLUMBING COMPANY, INC. has been inspected 19 times by OSHA between Dec 18, 1974 and Aug 22, 2012, with 26 violations and $4,755 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What is OSHA's multi-employer citation policy in construction?

Accepted Answer

On construction sites with multiple contractors, OSHA can cite more than one employer for the same hazard. Under the multi-employer citation policy, four types of employers may be cited: the creating employer (whose actions created the hazard), the exposing employer (whose workers are exposed), the correcting employer (responsible for fixing the hazard), and the controlling employer (with general supervisory authority over the site). General contractors are frequently cited as controlling employers.

Question 3

Does Georgia have its own OSHA program?

Accepted Answer

Georgia operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. Federal OSHA conducts all workplace safety inspections and enforcement in Georgia. The state does not have its own occupational safety and health plan for private-sector workers. Georgia employers must comply with federal OSHA standards and regulations.

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

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.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.59Hazard Communication	4	$240
1926.150Fire Protection (Construction)	3	$70
1926.501Fall Protection - Duty to Have Fall Protection	3	$1,350
1926.401	2	$140
1926.602Material Handling Equipment	2	$470
1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)	2	$0
1904.2Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries	2	$500
1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements	1	$400
1926.652Excavations - Protection of Employees	1	$565
1910.20Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records	1	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#335955597	Aug 22, 2012	Complaint	Partial	1	$0
#314096470	Nov 15, 2011	Planned	Partial	1	$500
#314096363	Nov 15, 2011	Complaint	Partial	1	$780
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