Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has LIBERTY CORNER ENTERPRISES, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

LIBERTY CORNER ENTERPRISES, INC. has been inspected 14 times by OSHA between Sep 29, 2005 and Apr 12, 2013, with 13 violations and $1,170 in penalties on record.

Question 2

What bloodborne pathogen requirements apply to healthcare employers?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare employers must comply with OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), which requires an exposure control plan, universal precautions, engineering and work practice controls, personal protective equipment, hepatitis B vaccination for exposed workers, post-exposure evaluation and follow-up, employee training, and recordkeeping. The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act further requires use of safer needle devices and involvement of frontline workers in device selection.

Question 3

How does North Carolina's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

North Carolina operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the North Carolina Division of Occupational Safety and Health (NC OSH), covering both private and public sector workers. NC OSH conducts inspections and enforces standards at least as effective as 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
1910.304Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection	3	$300
1910.1030Bloodborne Pathogens	3	$750
1910.157Portable Fire Extinguishers	2	$0
1910.141Sanitation	2	$0
1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes	1	$120
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment	1	$0
1910.334Electrical - Use of Equipment	1	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#317080877	Apr 12, 2013	Planned	No Inspection	0	$0
#316382282	Mar 13, 2012	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#316382274	Mar 13, 2012	Planned	Complete	0	$0
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