Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has MARDEN CONSTRUCTION had?

Accepted Answer

MARDEN CONSTRUCTION has been inspected 2 times by OSHA between Mar 19, 2002 and Oct 3, 2017, with 4 violations and $6,200 in penalties on record.

Question 2

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 3

What is an Other-than-Serious violation?

Accepted Answer

An Other-than-Serious violation is cited when a hazard exists that could cause injury or illness but would not likely result in death or serious physical harm. These violations carry a maximum penalty of $16,550 per violation for 2025, though penalties are discretionary and may be reduced to zero. Common examples include recordkeeping deficiencies and posting requirements.

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 triggers an OSHA accident investigation?

Accepted Answer

In the DOL OSHA enforcement data, an accident inspection is an inspection record tied to a reported workplace incident. Employers must report any work-related fatality within 8 hours and any in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within 24 hours. An accident inspection reflects that OSHA opened an inspection in response to an incident report, not that fault has already been determined.

Question 6

How does OSHA handle multi-employer worksites?

Accepted Answer

On multi-employer worksites (common in construction), OSHA applies a multi-employer citation policy. Four categories of employers may be cited: the creating employer (whose actions created the hazard), the exposing employer (whose employees are exposed), the correcting employer (responsible for correcting the hazard), and the controlling employer (with general supervisory authority). More than one employer can be cited for the same hazard.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1509(A)	3	$1,200
342(A)	1	$5,000

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#342679156	Oct 3, 2017	Accident	Partial	4	$6,200
#125623918	Mar 19, 2002	Planned	Partial	0	$0