Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has ICP had?

Accepted Answer

ICP has been inspected 15 times by OSHA between Aug 17, 1993 and Dec 3, 2024, with 38 violations and $31,950 in penalties on record.

Question 2

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 3

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 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

How do OSHA complaint inspections work?

Accepted Answer

OSHA complaint inspections are initiated when a current employee, former employee, or their representative files a formal complaint about workplace hazards. OSHA is required by law to investigate all formal complaints. The agency may conduct an on-site inspection or, for less serious complaints, contact the employer by phone or letter to request corrective action. Workers who file complaints are protected from retaliation under the OSH Act.

Question 6

Can employees refuse to work if conditions are unsafe?

Accepted Answer

Under limited circumstances, employees may refuse to perform work if they reasonably believe they face an imminent danger of death or serious injury. Before refusing, the employee should ask the employer to correct the hazard and, if possible, contact OSHA. The conditions for a protected work refusal are narrow: the danger must be imminent, the employee must have asked the employer to fix it, and there must not have been time to get the hazard corrected through normal channels.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
6A0001	7	$750
1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements	6	$9,400
1910.141Sanitation	4	$4,500
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment	4	$0
1910.157Portable Fire Extinguishers	3	$16,050
1904.29Forms	2	$0
1910.303Electrical - General Requirements	2	$0
1910.27Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems	2	$0
1904.7General Recording Criteria for Cases	2	$0
SPECRULE	1	$350

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#347921702	Dec 3, 2024	Complaint	Partial	0	$0
#347550550	Jun 13, 2024	Complaint	Partial	1	$900
#347183212	Dec 26, 2023	Complaint	Partial	0	$0
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