Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has KIEWIT PACIFIC COMPANY had?

Accepted Answer

KIEWIT PACIFIC COMPANY has been inspected 26 times by OSHA between Jul 23, 2003 and Dec 20, 2006, with 0 violations and $0 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

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

Why do some OSHA inspections result in zero penalties?

Accepted Answer

Not every OSHA inspection results in penalties. Inspections may find no violations, or the violations cited may be classified as Other-than-Serious with penalties reduced or waived. OSHA considers several factors when determining penalties, including employer size (small employers receive reductions), good faith efforts (having an effective safety program), and history (first-time offenders may receive lower penalties).

Question 5

What triggers an OSHA accident investigation?

Accepted Answer

In the DOL OSHA enforcement data, an accident inspection is an inspection record tied to a reported workplace incident. Employers must report any work-related fatality within 8 hours and any in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within 24 hours. An accident inspection reflects that OSHA opened an inspection in response to an incident report, not that fault has already been determined.

Question 6

Can I be fired for reporting safety concerns to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

No. Section 11(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act protects workers from retaliation for reporting safety concerns, filing OSHA complaints, participating in inspections, or exercising any other rights under the OSH Act. If you believe you have been retaliated against, you can file a whistleblower complaint with OSHA within 30 days of the adverse action. OSHA investigates retaliation claims and can order reinstatement, back pay, and other remedies.

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#301127015	Dec 20, 2006	Accident	Partial	0	$0
#310359815	Nov 6, 2006	Planned	Partial	0	$0
#301126058	Sep 30, 2006	Planned	Partial	0	$0
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