Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has PENNY NEWMAN GRAIN COMPANY had?

Accepted Answer

PENNY NEWMAN GRAIN COMPANY has been inspected 4 times by OSHA between May 28, 2002 and Nov 6, 2017, with 10 violations and $37,125 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 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
1918.100Emergency action plans	3	$15,500
1918.62Miscellaneous auxiliary gear	2	$2,625
1910.134Respiratory Protection	1	$0
1918.97First aid and lifesaving facilities. (See appendix V of this part)	1	$6,300
3328(E)	1	$5,400
1918.66Cranes and derricks other than vessel's gear	1	$1,000
1918.65Mechanically powered vehicles used aboard vessels	1	$6,300

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#342757192	Nov 6, 2017	Accident	Partial	1	$5,400
#338656432	Jan 31, 2013	Referral	Partial	2	$2,625
#335975587	Aug 23, 2012	Referral	Partial	7	$29,100
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