Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has PBI GORDON CORP had?

Accepted Answer

PBI GORDON CORP has been inspected 12 times by OSHA between Nov 13, 1973 and Nov 18, 2016, with 37 violations and $9,179 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does OSHA enforcement work in Kansas?

Accepted Answer

Kansas operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration handles all workplace safety inspections and enforcement for private-sector employers in Kansas.

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 an OSHA referral inspection?

Accepted Answer

A referral inspection occurs when a federal or state agency, or another OSHA inspector, identifies a potential hazard and refers it to OSHA for follow-up. Referrals can come from other government agencies during their own inspections, from media reports, or from other OSHA inspections that identify hazards outside their scope. Referral inspections are given priority below complaints but above programmed inspections.

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1910.309	8	$150
1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus	5	$85
1910.23Ladders	4	$125
1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks	3	$5,789
1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements	3	$40
1910.157Portable Fire Extinguishers	2	$45
1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes	2	$40
1910.134Respiratory Protection	2	$50
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)	2	$50
1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery	2	$2,445

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#342007358	Nov 18, 2016	Referral	Partial	3	$8,149
#341210490	Jan 28, 2016	Complaint	Partial	0	$0
#688960	Feb 22, 1985	Planned	Complete	5	$210
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