Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY had?

Accepted Answer

MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY has been inspected 7 times by OSHA between May 8, 1987 and Aug 3, 2023, with 0 violations and $0 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does OSHA enforcement work in Oklahoma?

Accepted Answer

Oklahoma operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. Federal OSHA conducts all workplace safety inspections and enforcement. Key industries for OSHA enforcement in Oklahoma include oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing.

Question 3

Why do some OSHA inspections result in zero penalties?

Accepted Answer

Not every OSHA inspection results in penalties. Inspections may find no violations, or the violations cited may be classified as Other-than-Serious with penalties reduced or waived. OSHA considers several factors when determining penalties, including employer size (small employers receive reductions), good faith efforts (having an effective safety program), and history (first-time offenders may receive lower penalties).

Question 4

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 5

Can employers be inspected by both federal OSHA and a state agency?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, no. In states with OSHA-approved state plans, the state agency has primary enforcement responsibility and federal OSHA generally does not conduct inspections of private employers. In states under federal jurisdiction, only federal OSHA conducts inspections. However, some states have partial plans that cover only public-sector employees, in which case federal OSHA retains jurisdiction over private employers.

Question 6

What records is an employer required to keep under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Most employers with 11 or more employees must maintain OSHA injury and illness records using Forms 300 (Log), 300A (Summary), and 301 (Incident Report). Certain low-hazard industries are partially exempt from routine recordkeeping. Employers must also report fatalities within 8 hours and hospitalizations, amputations, or eye losses within 24 hours. These records must be available for OSHA inspection and the annual 300A summary must be posted from February 1 through April 30.

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#346883317	Aug 3, 2023	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#346170871	Aug 23, 2022	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#314929183	Jan 12, 2011	Planned	No Inspection	0	$0
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