Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has JOHN FRIDH & SONS INC had?

Accepted Answer

JOHN FRIDH & SONS INC has been inspected 12 times by OSHA between Aug 24, 1977 and Sep 13, 2001, with 34 violations and $3,050 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does OSHA enforcement work in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Illinois operates a partial state plan covering public sector employees only. Private-sector employers are under federal OSHA jurisdiction. Federal OSHA conducts all inspections and enforcement for private-sector workplaces. Illinois has major manufacturing, transportation, and construction sectors that see significant OSHA enforcement activity.

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 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 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
1926.401	5	$315
1926.400Introduction (Electrical - Construction)	4	$175
1926.100Head Protection (Construction)	3	$685
1926.20General Safety and Health Provisions	2	$240
1926.500Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions	2	$420
1926.21Safety Training and Education	2	$160
1926.700Concrete and Masonry Construction - Scope, Application, and Definitions	2	$375
1926.350Gas Welding and Cutting	2	$0
1926.402Applicability (Electrical - Construction)	2	$0
1926.652Excavations - Protection of Employees	1	$200

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#304160674	Sep 13, 2001	Planned	Partial	0	$0
#101521862	Jun 8, 1988	Planned	Complete	2	$120
#101520542	Feb 19, 1988	Unprogrammed Related	Partial	0	$0
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