Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC had?

Accepted Answer

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC has been inspected 46 times by OSHA between Aug 15, 1985 and Jun 30, 2020, with 18 violations and $17,474 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does Wyoming's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Wyoming operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through Wyoming OSHA (WY OSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. The program enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

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
1926.652Excavations - Protection of Employees	7	$14,494
CO110005	2	$0
1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements	2	$213
CO110001	1	$0
CO110003	1	$0
CO110006	1	$0
1910.134Respiratory Protection	1	$2,678
CO130001	1	$25
1926.150Fire Protection (Construction)	1	$0
1926.1053Ladders (Construction)	1	$64

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#344819370	Jun 30, 2020	Planned	Partial	0	$0
#344785886	Feb 27, 2020	Complaint	Partial	0	$0
#344270616	Aug 27, 2019	Referral	Partial	0	$0
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