Question 1

How many OSHA inspections has POINDEXTER EXCAVATING INC had?

Accepted Answer

POINDEXTER EXCAVATING INC has been inspected 38 times by OSHA between May 5, 1983 and Mar 31, 2014, with 47 violations and $6,945 in penalties on record.

Question 2

How does Indiana's state OSHA plan work?

Accepted Answer

Indiana operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. IOSHA 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 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
1926.602Material Handling Equipment	11	$400
1926.59Hazard Communication	8	$680
1926.652Excavations - Protection of Employees	4	$1,655
1926.152Flammable Liquids	3	$0
1926.550Cranes and Derricks	3	$0
1926.28Personal Protective Equipment	2	$360
1926.50Medical Services and First Aid (Construction)	2	$0
1926.251Rigging Equipment for Material Handling	2	$0
1926.301Hand Tools	2	$0
1926.600Equipment	2	$0

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#317452241	Mar 31, 2014	Planned	Complete	0	$0
#314361379	Feb 23, 2011	Programmed Related	Complete	0	$0
#313831885	Oct 29, 2009	Unprogrammed Related	Partial	0	$0
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