Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has MARY'S RIVER LUMBER CO INC had?

Accepted Answer

MARY'S RIVER LUMBER CO INC has been inspected 13 times by OSHA between Mar 15, 1990 and Mar 6, 2008, with 47 violations and $10,120 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does Washington's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Washington operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), covering both private and public sector workers. Washington DOSH is known for having some of the most stringent workplace safety standards in the country.

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
0780072503	2	$0
0242050704	2	$320
0247500701	2	$1,280
0249560507	2	$160
0787150506	2	$2,640
0247500901	2	$0
0240750101	2	$320
0241651704	1	$160
0241651701	1	$160
0241201702	1	$750

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#311749113	Mar 6, 2008	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#302786975	Jun 21, 1999	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#115195885	Mar 12, 1998	Referral	Partial	4	$1,920
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