Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has JF SHEA CONSTRUCTION INC DBA FAWNDALE ROCK&ASPHALT had?

Accepted Answer

JF SHEA CONSTRUCTION INC DBA FAWNDALE ROCK&ASPHALT has been inspected 34 times by OSHA between Mar 19, 1991 and May 20, 2024, with 50 violations and $15,675 in penalties on record.

Question 2

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 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 a planned (programmed) OSHA inspection?

Accepted Answer

Planned inspections are part of OSHA's proactive enforcement strategy. OSHA selects workplaces for inspection based on objective criteria such as industry injury rates, participation in National or Local Emphasis Programs (NEPs/LEPs), or targeting of specific high-hazard industries. Being selected for a planned inspection does not indicate that OSHA has received a complaint or that a specific hazard has been reported.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
3277	4	$1,050
4002Moving Parts of Machinery or Equipment	4	$600
7046	3	$400
7030	3	$225
6995	2	$0
2500.10	2	$150
6996	2	$400
3328Machinery and Equipment	2	$225
3212	2	$560
2340.23	2	$185

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#347497067	May 20, 2024	Planned	Complete	2	$1,050
#343136222	May 4, 2018	Accident	Partial	0	$0
#314452004	Jan 30, 2013	Planned	Complete	0	$0
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