Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has PITTSTON STEVEDORING CORPORATI had?

Accepted Answer

PITTSTON STEVEDORING CORPORATI has been inspected 20 times by OSHA between Jul 18, 1972 and Nov 1, 1973, with 0 violations and $0 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does OSHA enforcement work in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

New Jersey operates a partial state plan covering public sector employees only. Private-sector employers are under federal OSHA jurisdiction. Federal OSHA conducts all inspections and enforcement for private-sector workplaces. New Jersey has significant enforcement activity in construction, manufacturing, and chemical industries.

Question 3

Why do some OSHA inspections result in zero penalties?

Accepted Answer

Not every OSHA inspection results in penalties. Inspections may find no violations, or the violations cited may be classified as Other-than-Serious with penalties reduced or waived. OSHA considers several factors when determining penalties, including employer size (small employers receive reductions), good faith efforts (having an effective safety program), and history (first-time offenders may receive lower penalties).

Question 4

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.

Question 5

What happens during the opening conference of an OSHA inspection?

Accepted Answer

At the start of an inspection, the OSHA compliance officer holds an opening conference with the employer. During this conference, the inspector presents credentials, explains the reason for the inspection (complaint, programmed, referral, etc.), describes the scope of the inspection, and outlines employer and employee rights. The employer may designate a representative to accompany the inspector during the walkaround. Employee representatives also have the right to participate.

Question 6

How does OSHA select employers for programmed inspections?

Accepted Answer

OSHA uses objective data to select employers for programmed inspections. Selection criteria include industry injury and illness rates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, participation in National or Local Emphasis Programs targeting specific hazards, and employer-specific data such as reported injury rates from OSHA Form 300A submissions. The selection process is designed to focus limited inspection resources on workplaces with the highest potential for serious injuries and illnesses.

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#11645686	Nov 1, 1973	Planned	Partial	0	$0
#11645629	Oct 29, 1973	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#11645389	Oct 3, 1973	Planned	Complete	0	$0
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