Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has M A MORTENSON CO had?

Accepted Answer

M A MORTENSON CO has been inspected 32 times by OSHA between Jul 7, 1982 and Aug 29, 1996, with 44 violations and $4,370 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does Hawaii's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Hawaii operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH), covering both private and public sector workers. HIOSH enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA and conducts its own inspections.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
121.3	5	$120
141.6	5	$120
130.3	5	$3,100
141.7	4	$200
130.5	4	$200
126.2	3	$80
127.2	2	$450
141.2	2	$0
113.3	2	$0
115.1	2	$100

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#301420840	Aug 29, 1996	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#120597380	Nov 30, 1995	Planned	No Inspection	0	$0
#120630470	Jun 30, 1993	Planned	Complete	3	$200
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