Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has LEHIGH SOUTHWEST CEMENT COMPANY had?

Accepted Answer

LEHIGH SOUTHWEST CEMENT COMPANY has been inspected 16 times by OSHA between Mar 5, 1992 and Mar 25, 2015, with 31 violations and $19,195 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What OSHA standards apply to Mining Support Services?

Accepted Answer

Mining support activities that fall under OSHA jurisdiction (rather than MSHA) must comply with General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910). The distinction depends on whether the work is at a mine site (MSHA jurisdiction) or at a non-mine location. Common OSHA citations include hazard communication (1910.1200), respiratory protection (1910.134), and lockout/tagout (1910.147).

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

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 5

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 6

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.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
3277	6	$1,235
3210Guardrails at Elevated Locations	3	$525
3308Hot Pipes and Hot Surfaces	2	$900
342Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries	2	$10,750
3212(A)(2)(A)	1	$0
3270Access General	1	$0
2340.27	1	$0
341Permit Requirements	1	$1,060
3212	1	$225
2340.17	1	$1,200

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#340490044	Mar 25, 2015	Follow-Up	Partial	0	$0
#340118793	Dec 2, 2014	Planned	Complete	2	$225
#314448960	Feb 27, 2012	Planned	Complete	2	$450
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