Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has MICHIANA BOX & CRATE, INC. had?

Accepted Answer

MICHIANA BOX & CRATE, INC. has been inspected 8 times by OSHA between Jan 17, 1974 and Oct 1, 2003, with 44 violations and $12,977 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does Michigan's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Michigan operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. MIOSHA conducts inspections and 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 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.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1910.213Woodworking Machinery Requirements	3	$25
1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)	3	$550
4081.11	3	$350
1910.303Electrical - General Requirements	2	$400
4081.2715	2	$2,090
4081144202	2	$713
4081330801	2	$400
1910.1200Hazard Communication	1	$0
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment	1	$0
4081.125	1	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#304879216	Oct 1, 2003	Accident	Partial	4	$350
#124933599	May 11, 2001	Planned	Complete	13	$4,402
#125102103	Oct 9, 1996	Planned	Complete	8	$1,500
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