Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has LAS PIEDRAS CONSTRUCTION CORP had?

Accepted Answer

LAS PIEDRAS CONSTRUCTION CORP has been inspected 12 times by OSHA between Jan 22, 1988 and Feb 19, 2004, with 34 violations and $6,320 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

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.

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
1926.1060Stairways and Ladders - Training (Construction)	5	$350
1926.550Cranes and Derricks	4	$0
1926.59Hazard Communication	4	$0
1926.152Flammable Liquids	3	$0
1903.2Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards	2	$140
1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements	2	$480
1926.50Medical Services and First Aid (Construction)	2	$140
1926.450Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and Definitions	2	$0
1926.652Excavations - Protection of Employees	1	$3,000
6A0001	1	$560

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#305825812	Feb 19, 2004	Planned	Complete	7	$1,150
#300918281	Mar 11, 1998	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#300917499	Sep 24, 1997	Programmed Related	Complete	0	$0
#126941541	Aug 26, 1996	Planned	Complete	5	$850
#126941772	Aug 14, 1996	Planned	Complete	2	$3,000
#108081787	Sep 4, 1990	Referral	No Inspection	0	$0
#108090408	May 10, 1990	Planned	Complete	8	$280
#108074592	Nov 13, 1989	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#108482696	Jan 24, 1989	Follow-Up	Partial	0	$0
#100909332	Mar 3, 1988	Planned	Complete	1	$560
#100909043	Jan 26, 1988	Planned	Complete	6	$0
#18702167	Jan 22, 1988	Planned	Complete	5	$480