Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has LORD ELECTRIC CO OF PR INC had?

Accepted Answer

LORD ELECTRIC CO OF PR INC has been inspected 14 times by OSHA between Jan 12, 1982 and May 1, 2008, with 10 violations and $1,600 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

What is the OSHA General Duty Clause?

Accepted Answer

Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, known as the General Duty Clause, requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm. OSHA uses the General Duty Clause to cite hazards for which no specific standard exists, such as workplace violence, heat illness, or ergonomic hazards. General Duty Clause citations require OSHA to prove the hazard was recognized and feasible abatement measures were available.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.451Scaffolding - General Requirements	3	$1,320
1926.51Sanitation (Construction)	2	$0
1926.500Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions	2	$280
1926.25Housekeeping	1	$0
1926.350Gas Welding and Cutting	1	$0
1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)	1	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#309852168	May 1, 2008	Programmed Related	Complete	0	$0
#305824856	Oct 22, 2003	Programmed Related	Complete	0	$0
#300922325	Oct 17, 2001	Planned	Complete	0	$0
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